AVAILABLE NOW: Is this beautifully RESTORED/ MODIFIED/ SEMI-CUSTOM: 1959 Impala *factory convertible. This rare offering is a 2004-completely restored, 90% factory-correct vehicle, in immaculate condition. This highly desirable, semi-custom Impala convertible offers an uncommon & rare color combination, a fully optioned interior and various desirable, under-hood modernizations. This once in a lifetime convertible drives like a newer car, is in close to showroom condition and has been elegantly restored to its original factory look and original design.
UNDER the HOOD is a very low mileage, newer late 90s GM350 crate motor w/4bbl Holley, in front of a very smooth shifting GM350 3sp automatic transmission. Both motor & transmission, all brake, steering, coolant lines and new electric fan & radiator have been kept in a long term in-tact driving condition, are mechanically well maintained and free of any oil or fluid leaks. All electronics are also in excellent working order. Current *new-mileage, on this restoration is *31,500 mi.
OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE: *correct, *era-correct and updated *PWR modern options: •PWR-f/d brakes. •PWR-steering. •ERA-PWR-seat. •PWR- windows w/pwr vent window). •NEW- a/c-heat w/factory controls. •PWR-canvas top. •ERA- d/n manual rear view mirror. •ERA- the original factory dash offers a working clock, fuel, temp & oil gage(s), a wonder bar radio, a working and correct under-hood cruise control module, a vacuum ashtray and a working era-correct autronic-eye (an auto-electronic hi beam mgmt system). All interior courtesy lights & exterior blinkers, headlights, etc. also work properly.
UPHOLSTERY: All seating, door panels and convertible boot are a very clean, in-tact factory correct, replica of the original (3) color vinyl, aqua, teal, sky blue w/white-aqua-plaid fabric seat inserts. Newly installed aqua carpet & mats were also just added. A secondary glove box stereo provides a blue tooth.
BODY & CARRIAGE: The rust free original body & reproduced paint scheme are ding, dent and scratch free with the clear coated body paint being a variation of the original Crown Sapphire blue w/silver mix. The trunk lid & side body stripe accents are the original Snow-crest white color match. Body embellishments include: extra long, custom-body formed “metal cruiser-skirts” w/jewelry and the metal factory correct wheel-well skirts as well. The Rear bumper Connie-kit is accompanied by (6) chrome bumperettes and a rear safety star badge that “lights up” with brake action. The differential/drive train are all in tact & running well, with custom rust-free, restored and preserved red-oxide floors, undercarriage & bracing. Final touches are correct dual rear antennas, two era correct rear view trail-master mirrors w/spotlights and five original spinner hub caps on five new Coker 2-1/4” WW radial tires. All of the triple-chromed moldings, bumpers and other parts are either NOS and/or restored.
This is a second owner garage kept & well maintained car purchased by the current owner in 2010 from a private car collector near SE Georgia. No build sheets were available. But the current owner boasts a single-person, clean title with fifteen years of countless parades, Sunday cruises, local car competitions, along with his own personal experience of the car’s reliability and maintenance history. I keep this kitten puurring!
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Any earnest & legitimate site-unseen buyers are welcome and Seller will negotiate. However, all anonymous and/or site-unseen LOW BALL offers will be ignored. Bank transfers, wires or cash direct deposits are welcome and any in-person cash payment must first be verified at my local bank. I welcome your initial questions by text and can also discuss an independent inspection by you or your agent, access to funding or anything else relevant to this car.
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