Named for a Southern African Antelope, the Impala was introduced in 1958 as a new upmarket, sporty trim package created for Bel Air coupes and convertibles. The Impala became a separate model in 1959 in both two and four-door versions and became the best-selling car in the Chevrolet lineup. For 1960, it became the best-selling automobile in the United States and held that position for the next decade. From 1958 until 1966, Impala sales were in excess of 13 million units, more than any other full-size car in the history of the automobile. In 1965, the Impala set an all-time industry annual sales record of more than 1 million units in the United States, which has never been bettered. The unique rear fins and a 'Continental Tire Kit' typified the era. | |
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