Chevrolet Impala came to be in 1958 with very big ambitions. It was supposed to put the American carmaker back on the map, as the Bel Air couldn’t fight against Ford’s domination all alone.
Impala debuted as a Bel Air version, but not even General Motors could anticipate what happened next. The Impala became an instant hit, with sales going through the roof from the first year on the market.
Chevrolet rapidly promoted Impala to a stand-alone series, so in 1959, the new nameplate waved goodbye to the Bel Air and embraced a separate path to conquer the automotive world. And it did, as in 1965, the Impala became the first car in the United States to sell more than 1 million units in a single year.
Original Impalas have become desirable cars in the world of collectors, so 1958, 1959, and 1960 models in tip-top shape, with everything original and low miles, could sell for as much as $200k.
The owner of this 1959 Impala believes they can make a small fortune with their rust bucket, too, as they believe this convertible, which was otherwise gorgeous when it rolled off the assembly lines, is still worth $30k.
However, the car looks horrible, as it has likely been sleeping under the clear sky for decades. The undersides no longer exist, and the Impala even has a hard time staying together in one piece. The photos speak for themselves and confirm the frightening shape of the car, though the main selling point still appears to be the number of extra parts available for this Impala.
Saving the 1959 convertible is undoubtedly a massive project and isn’t aimed at the faint of heart, but I believe the car will still end up serving as a donor for other Impalas. It’s unclear if an engine is still available, but I wouldn’t expect good news on this front, considering the car’s overall shape.
The selling price is ambitious, to say the least. As if the rough shape of the car wasn’t enough, the Impala also sells without critical specifics, so aside from the “real cars with tags and paperwork” bits, we’re not getting any information on this convertible.
A 1959 Impala is typically a desirable project, mainly because not many of them are still around. It’s hard to say how this Impala spent its last decades, but it has probably been sleeping outside, so the rain turned it into the huge pile of rusty metal you can see in the images.
If you believe this convertible is worth a second chance and don’t mind paying that much to take it home, you must drive your trailer to Niagara Falls, New York, where the Impala is waiting for a second chance.