The Impala was born in 1958 to refresh Chevrolet’s full-size efforts, and man, it really did it. The Impala pushed the GM brand back to the leading spot in the United States, helping the company reclaim first place after many years of Ford dominance.
However, the Impala also turned the Bel Air, the model that brought home the bacon in the mid-’50s, into a plan B for people in the market for a full-size Chevy.
It had everything a customer needed, including great styling, powerful engines, and all the options in the full-size Chevrolet world. The 1958 Impala also debuted alongside the 348, a new V8 that finally provided buyers with more power. The Impala was a large car, so a big block fitted it like a glove, especially when involving Tri-Power muscle.
The same configuration is in charge of putting the wheels in motion on this spotless Impala.
As anyone can figure out by checking out the photos shared by eBay seller jodif25, this 1958 Impala needs nothing. It’s a museum piece painted in Snowcrest White and sporting a red vinyl interior with fabric inserts. The owner doesn’t say anything about a previous restoration, but I have no doubts that the car has already been overhauled. Everything looks impeccable, and I’m certain the engine has also been rebuilt.
The odometer indicates only 5K miles, so make sure you ask more questions if you’re interested in taking this Impala home. Considering the meticulous restoration the car has received, the 348 Tri-Power should be in tip-top shape, so it should run and drive like a new car. However, more specifics would be great, especially because this Impala looks like a collectible whose place is in someone’s garage.
It doesn’t make sense to discuss more details about the car’s condition, as the most important tidbits concern the potential restoration it probably received.
Unsurprisingly, the vehicle has already caught the attention of many petrolheads on eBay, and the digital battle is fierce. The owner posted the car on the auction site without a reserve, meaning whoever sends the top bid takes the car home. This is surprising, as Impalas in tip-top shape typically sell with a reserve, as owners don’t want to risk getting less money than the market value.
However, considering the car has already received 16 bids in just a few hours online, the price will probably go up significantly in the last hours of the auction. The top offer is $30,100, with the bidding scheduled to end in four days.
Meanwhile, the Impala is sitting in Franklin, Tennessee, so contact the owner If you want to see it in person before bidding. You’re running out of time, though, as the Impala should have a new home by the end of this week (unless we’re dealing with an unpaying bidder)