Vehicle Description
Owning a 1958 Chevrolet Impala coupe is already a mark of
distinction. But when yours has been restored to the highest
standard where the exterior is radiating shine, the interior is as
comfortable as a Lexus, and the 502ci performance motor with
five-speed transmission humble plenty of other street machines...
well then, you know you're looking at a one-of-a-kind restomod
classic.
The '58 Impala looks terrific in white: formal, imposing, and
emphasizing the dramatic one-year-only styling. During the build,
they were aiming to create the ultimate '58 with a high quality
finish all around, so the doors fit extremely well, the gaps are
even, and all that glittering trim was painstakingly aligned to
give it the look the designers dreamed of in '58. The mirror-like
shine of the modern clearcoated white was given the kind of luster
that makes this coupe look like it was made out of porcelain.
Against this amazing paint, you can bet a small fortune was spent
making sure that bumpers shined like mirrors, the grill had a
10,000-watt smile, and the trim remains an unbroken line as it
artfully runs down the profile and merges with the extra long
tailfins. But this is much more than just a solid execution of an
American classic, and the large 17-inch alloys are your first
clue.
From the moment you open the door, you can easily tell there was a
ton invested in creating a completely custom two-tone tan leather
interior. The seats have the kind of comfort that put some modern
luxury machines to shame (there was even Dynamat laid down for
superior sound and weather insulation.) And you get plenty of
modern comfort for you and your passengers with features like the
AM/FM/CD stereo that has a powered subwoofer speaker system and aux
input for modern music players. Plus, there's R134a air
conditioning to keep you looking cool even while showing off the
cool pillarless hardtop profile. But your best treats become most
apparent when you slip behind the Billet Specialties custom
steering wheel. From there you get a commanding view of the custom
dash. Plus, the large AutoMeter tach goes perfectly with the Hurst
shifter.
While the exterior and interior have a few performance cues, this
coupe's full beastly nature can no longer be hidden the moment you
pop the hood. Within those smooth white inner walls is a shimmering
big block package (seriously, we dare you to find another component
that can be polished to a show-worthy shine!) But when you look
beyond the style, you'll see the serious substance of a Chevy ZZ502
crate motor. This monstrous performance V8 is rated right out of
the box to make as much power as its displacement (yes 502 hp!) It
includes great components like a hydraulic roller cam, forged
pistons, aluminum heads, Holley 850 CFM four-barrel carburetor, and
so much more. It connects to a Borla three-inch dual exhaust
system, but if you really want to scare off the lesser cars, all
you need to do is open the Pypes electric cutouts. You are in
complete control of this thumpin' V8 thanks to the Tremec
five-speed manual transmission with Lakewood blowproof bellhousing.
This feeds the stout Ford 9-inch rear end with a limited slip and
Moser 31 spline axles. Making sure the rubber stays planted to the
road is an adjustable triangulated ladder bar setup and a mini
tubbed rear end to accept wider rubber. More than just pure
performance in a vintage package, features like power steering and
four-wheel disc brakes ensure this is an all-around great
driver.
Complete with plenty of build receipts, maintenance records, and
restoration photos, you're looking at everything you want in a '58
Impala and so much more. But there's only one of these very unique
coupes up for grabs, so hurry and call today!