Chevrolet made one of the best choices in company history in 1958. The GM brand finally unveiled the Impala, a car that first grinned in front of the audience as a concept in 1956, after years of insisting on the Bel Air in the hopes that it would resurrect the brand and dethrone Ford as the king.
Impala quickly gained popularity. Chevrolet pushed it to a stand-alone series in 1959 after its strong sales during the first few months of being offered from its 1958 launch as a Bel Air version.
As a result, the second-generation Impala came to be in 1959, embracing a separate path from the Bel Air and having a clear mission: to help Chevrolet dominate car sales in the US. Impala rapidly achieved its purpose, propelling Chevy’s sales to record levels. In 1965, it became the first car in the United States after WWII to sell more than one million units in a single year.
A 1959 Impala that comes with very few specifics is now trying to convince someone online to take it home and park it in a garage.
The car flexes a number of intriguing details, but it also lacks crucial information that can drive away potential buyers, collectors in particular.
First off, there are no signs of rust and the car looks fantastic. The trunk pan is immaculate, and the flooring appear to be sturdy. There isn’t much to complain about in terms of the metal on this Impala, but you should still go see it in person before making a decision.
The interior is clean and flawless, too, with no rips or tears on the seats. Everything looks great in the cabin, so the Impala is a gorgeous classic inside and outside.
The car doesn’t disappoint when you open the hood, either. Powered by a V8 engine, the car is ready for the road, flexing just 41,500 miles. The seller insists on the mileage, so chances are these are the original miles.
Although it’s unknown whether this Impala has ever been restored or repainted, I wouldn’t be shocked if the vehicle is no longer totally original. For instance, although eBay seller kefra-8709 claims they can restore the original seats again if you don’t like the change, it now has front bucket seats. As a result, I think the car might also come with other modifications, so make sure you enquire further about this.