Vehicle Description
If you've been paying attention to '50s Chevrolet values, you
already know that the 1958 Impala convertible is the biggest star
in the bowtie universe. This incredible ragtop is beautifully
restored and highly correct, offering everything an investor would
want and everything a hobbyist can love.
Painted brilliant code 923 Rio Red, this big ragtop definitely has
the right look. In 1958, the guy who ordered this car new seemed to
understand that there was just no point in going subtle, not with
all that chrome and the tri-tone interior. And when it was
restored, they spent extra time to get it right, because this is a
car that attracts a lot of attention. There's a lot to absorb on
the '58 Impala, but even if you look closely, you'll see that every
detail is razor sharp, from the unique fins to the cool jet-like
outlets on the lower quarter panel. Gaps are exemplary and the
doors close with ease, the trunk lines up just right, and the giant
hood lines up neatly with the grille surround. And speaking of the
grille, the massive chrome bill on this car delivered spectacular
results, as all the jewelry is in excellent condition. All the
wonderful details that make the '58 Impala so special are here, and
all of it got the restorer's touch before it was bolted into place.
This car is simply off-the-charts nice.
I mentioned the tri-tone interior and it has also been expertly
restored to as-new condition. New seat covers, fresh carpets, and
gorgeous door panels with red anodized inserts accurately re-create
the factory look and this is one of those cars that you can drive
every day for a month and not notice all the details. Check out the
two-tone steering wheel, the neatly accented floor mats, and
accessory tissue dispenser under the dash. The gauges are in
excellent condition, with a wide speedometer up top and auxiliary
gauges in the bright metal dash panel below. There's also a factory
AM radio, which is the only component on this entire car that's not
functional. Overhead there's a power convertible top that seals
this big ragtop up without effort and it comes with a red boot for
warm weather. And thanks to the continental kit out back, the trunk
is positively massive and is finished with a correct mat and jack
assembly.
The biggest engine you could get in 1958 was a 348 cubic inch V8,
and the top performer was the tri-power version like this,
featuring three 2-barrel carburetors. The uniquely shaped valve
covers make it easy to spot in the engine bay and the trio of
carburetors hides neatly under a large, round air cleaner. Chevy
Orange paint and correct hardware, fasteners, and fittings make it
look very correct. It still generates electricity with a generator
and it's fitted with a reproduction Delco tar top battery, so they
obviously cared about making it look right as well as run properly.
Remarkably, this big luxury cruiser is fitted with a 3-speed manual
transmission, which makes it a great performer with that muscular
V8 under the hood. It also sounds great with that dual exhaust
system with glasspack-style mufflers offering a classic '50s
soundtrack. Beautifully detailed chassis components, shiny red
floors, and all-new hardware make this a car you can drive and show
with confidence. And those gorgeous 15-inch chrome wire wheels make
a high-impact car even more appealing and carry proper 7.50-14
Firestone wide whites.
Cars restored to this level are obviously quite rare, and when
they're the iconic 1958 Chevrolet Impala convertible, it all adds
up to a blue-chip, #1 investment car that's a joy to drive. Call
today!