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The car was purchased with a variety of options that included power steering, power brakes, radio with rear speaker, twin rear antennas, Kleenex dispenser, continental kit, dual exhausts, skirts, electric clock, spinner wheel covers, and an extra spare tire located in the trunk.
The car has been treated to a restoration over a twenty four year period. There was less than 40,000 miles on the odometer when it rolled across the auction block. At auction, the bidding reached $80,000 which was not high enough to satisfy the reserve, so the car was left unsold.
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This car is finished in Tropical Turquoise color with a matching two-tone seat and carpeting. It is powered by a 348 cubic-inch Super-Turbo Thrust V8 engine that delivers an amazing 280 horsepower. At auction, the car was sold for a price of $88,000.
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Impala! The nameplate that would rocket to the top of the sales charts and stay there for years to come was born as a 1958 top-of-the-line trim package for Chevy's popular BelAir Series. Named for an African antelope, the first Impala was a wildly successful blend of Cadillac-like style and Corvette-inspired performance.
The longer, lower, and wider 1958 Chevrolet was all-new, from top-to-bottom. The striking shape was decorated with enough ornamentation to make a Buick envious. The 'more is better' formula also included new quad headlamps, quad parking lamps, and in what would become an Impala trademark, six round tail lamps. The only things missing were fins - that would be addressed in 1959! This one-year-only body style was an automotive anomaly, even in the days of the annual facelift.
A total re-engineered chassis featured a 'Safety-Girder' X-member frame with a 'Full Coil' suspension. Engine choices included the basic Chevrolet Six and a multitude of V8s, ranging from a 283 cubic-inch displacement with 2-barrel carburetor to several 348 cid powerhouses with three two-barrel carb setups.
The 1958 Impala shown is well-equipped, with power windows, power seat, and the rarely-seen factory air conditioning.
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The longer, lower, and wider 1958 Chevrolet was all new, from top to bottom. Its 'more is better' formula included extensive ornamentation, new quad headlamps, quad parking lamps, and what would become an Impala trademark, six round tail lamps. This one-year-only body style was an automotive anomaly, even in the days of the annual facelift.
A totally re-engineered chassis featured a 'Safety-Girder' X-member frame with a 'Full Coil' suspension. Engine choices included the basic Chevrolet Six and a multitude of V-8s, ranging from 283 to 348 cubic-inches.
This example was purchased new in Galion, Ohio. In 1971, with a mere 52,000 miles, it was traded-in to a Chevrolet dealer who kept it in his private collection. A 1977 tornado destroyed the building where the car was stored, crushing its upper body. The current owner acquired the car in that condition and restored it over a 20-year period.
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The 1950's Impala was big, very big. It actually began its life as a top option level of the Bel Air. Due to sales being so well for this body style, Chevrolet decided to create the Impala as its own model. Its styling has been termed 'bat-winged' due to the rear-styling of the vehicle. A variety of engines were available ranging from an inline-6 cylinder up to a triple carburetor, 348 cubic-inches V8 capable of producing 315 horsepower. A fuel injected V8 became available in 1959.
From the front of the car, the design was fairly normal for the 1950's era. Extensive amounts of chrome littered the front end. Two headlights, located side-by-side, were placed on each sides of the vehicle. A front grill was used to help keep the engine cool. View the car from the side and it becomes immediately clear that this is a big vehicle. The length of the vehicle could be extended an additional 11 inches by adding the Continental spare tire cover to the rear of the car. Viewing the car from the rear, the car quickly ends up in a league of its own, with only a few other vehicles such as the Cadillac Series 62 / DeVille having such a radical rear-end. The vehicle featured rear-fins that resembled cats-eyes. To top it all off, this car was not-only long, it was also very wide.
Drum brakes were used and due to the weight of the vehicle, tended to wear out rather quickly. The Impala came in three different body styles including a four-door sedan, two-door coupe, and a convertible coupe. Even though the vehicle weighed 3650 lbs, it could achieve a zero-to-sixy run in about 9 seconds. Top speed was in the neighborhood of 130 miles-per-hour.
From the front of the car, the design was fairly normal for the 1950's era. Extensive amounts of chrome littered the front end. Two headlights, located side-by-side, were placed on each sides of the vehicle. A front grill was used to help keep the engine cool. View the car from the side and it becomes immediately clear that this is a big vehicle. The length of the vehicle could be extended an additional 11 inches by adding the Continental spare tire cover to the rear of the car. Viewing the car from the rear, the car quickly ends up in a league of its own, with only a few other vehicles such as the Cadillac Series 62 / DeVille having such a radical rear-end. The vehicle featured rear-fins that resembled cats-eyes. To top it all off, this car was not-only long, it was also very wide.
Drum brakes were used and due to the weight of the vehicle, tended to wear out rather quickly. The Impala came in three different body styles including a four-door sedan, two-door coupe, and a convertible coupe. Even though the vehicle weighed 3650 lbs, it could achieve a zero-to-sixy run in about 9 seconds. Top speed was in the neighborhood of 130 miles-per-hour.
Considered to be ‘the best selling full-size car in the U.S.,' in 1960 the Chevy Impala was designed and built by the Chevrolet division of General Motors.
Originating as a sports coupe, the Impala began as a dreamcar for the 1956 General Motors Motorama.
The name Impala originated from a southern African antelope known for its speed and prowess. Introduced in 1958, the Impala was developed by chief engineer automotive executive for General Motors, Edward Cole.
Michigan born, Cole was the son of a dairy farmer whose lifelong aspiration was to become an automotive engineer. Beginning as a lab assistant for the General Motors Institute, Cole worked in engineering before gaining recognition and becoming promoted to chief engineer in 1952. Cole eventually became president of Chevrolet in 1967.
Introduced with a trim package, the new sporty model was unique with its six taillights. Eventually becoming the ‘best selling car in the Chevrolet product line', in 1959 it became a separate model in both two and four-door versions. Within the second year of production, production reached 473,000 units.
Continuing for a decade as the best-selling automobile in the U.S. Impala broke the record for sales with over 13 million units sold. The Impala held this record until 1977 setting an ‘all-time industry annual sales record of more than 1 million units.'
Introducing the largest impala, the 1971 redesign set the standard that has yet to be topped remaining Chevrolet's top-selling model until the late 1970's.
The design of the Impala SS (Super Sport) became the model often credited for the beginning of the muscle car era.
During the 1973 energy crisis that rocketed the nation, the impact of high rising gas prices put a damper on the industry. Impala sales plummeted and the redesign of the Impala to meet changing demands. Minimized in length, becoming more narrow and taller in stature, the new Impala showcased ‘the new image of the full-size American car – smaller, lighter, more efficient.'
Over the decades, the Impala has continued to remain an American trademark, enhanced by its ability to evolve with the times.
Introduced during the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2005, the 2006 Impala came complete with a base engine, a 3.5 L V6 that produced 211 hp. A completely revised interior, the 06 Impala was selected by Fleet car of the Year by both Automotive Fleet and Business magazines.Elizabeth Johnson
Originating as a sports coupe, the Impala began as a dreamcar for the 1956 General Motors Motorama.
The name Impala originated from a southern African antelope known for its speed and prowess. Introduced in 1958, the Impala was developed by chief engineer automotive executive for General Motors, Edward Cole.
Michigan born, Cole was the son of a dairy farmer whose lifelong aspiration was to become an automotive engineer. Beginning as a lab assistant for the General Motors Institute, Cole worked in engineering before gaining recognition and becoming promoted to chief engineer in 1952. Cole eventually became president of Chevrolet in 1967.
Introduced with a trim package, the new sporty model was unique with its six taillights. Eventually becoming the ‘best selling car in the Chevrolet product line', in 1959 it became a separate model in both two and four-door versions. Within the second year of production, production reached 473,000 units.
Continuing for a decade as the best-selling automobile in the U.S. Impala broke the record for sales with over 13 million units sold. The Impala held this record until 1977 setting an ‘all-time industry annual sales record of more than 1 million units.'
Introducing the largest impala, the 1971 redesign set the standard that has yet to be topped remaining Chevrolet's top-selling model until the late 1970's.
The design of the Impala SS (Super Sport) became the model often credited for the beginning of the muscle car era.
During the 1973 energy crisis that rocketed the nation, the impact of high rising gas prices put a damper on the industry. Impala sales plummeted and the redesign of the Impala to meet changing demands. Minimized in length, becoming more narrow and taller in stature, the new Impala showcased ‘the new image of the full-size American car – smaller, lighter, more efficient.'
Over the decades, the Impala has continued to remain an American trademark, enhanced by its ability to evolve with the times.
Introduced during the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2005, the 2006 Impala came complete with a base engine, a 3.5 L V6 that produced 211 hp. A completely revised interior, the 06 Impala was selected by Fleet car of the Year by both Automotive Fleet and Business magazines.Elizabeth Johnson
1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala |
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| Year | 1958 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Bel Air Impala |
| Body Style | Sedan |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1958 - 1972 |
| Price | $2,385.00 |
| Weight | 3423 lbs | 1552.7 kg |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | F58132111144 |
| Chassis Number | F58B2111144 |
| Chassis Number | F58S173101 |
| Engine [Optional Engines] | |
| Engine Configuration | I |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Hydraulic valve lifters | |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 235.50 CU IN. | 3859.8 cc. | 3.9 L. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Horsepower | 145.00 BHP (106.7 KW) @ 4200.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 23.6 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 37.2 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 8.25:1 |
| Main Bearings | 4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Carburetor |
| 1 RO carburetor | |
| Block | Cast-iron |
| Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight | |
| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 3 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Final Drive | 3.55:1 |
| Optional Transmission | |
| Turboglide | |
| Optional Transmission | |
| Corvette Type Powerglide | |
| Optional Transmission | |
| Gears | 2 |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Powerglide | |
| Optional Transmission | |
| Gears | 3 |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Close Ratio | |
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