Description
Year: 1958
Mileage: 86,032
Transmission: Auto
Condition: Excellent
Exterior: Onyx Black
Interior: Gray/Black/Red
The introduction of the new 1958 Impala marked the beginning of a new era for the Chevrolet Motor Division. Although listed with the Bel Air line, one look at the new Impala model told you this was the top of the line! The new 1958 Impala was produced as both a sport coupe and convertible. The popular 1958 sales catch phrase ”longer, lower, and wider” said it all. Gone were the sharp fins of the ’57 Chevy, replaced in ’58 by deeply sculptured ”gull wing” rear quarters. Also new for the 1958 Impala were the dual headlights and parking lights. The rear of the Impala now featured two sets of three glowing tail and brake lights. The new ’58 Impala featured more chrome and stainless trim than any previous Chevrolet. Much of this new trim was totally nonfunctional; dummy rear fender scoops, front and rear fender lovers, dummy exhaust ports, and rear roof lover to mention just a few! The design teams at Chevrolet were also busy giving the new 1958 models a totally new suspension. 1958 saw the introduction of the new ”X Frame” and full all-around coil suspension. Leaf springs were suddenly a thing of the past. This new ”longer, lower, and wider” Impala needed a larger power plant. New for ’58 was the 348ci V-8 big block engine. This new 348 would later be commonly referred to as the ”W Block.” The 1958 Impala helped Chevrolet regain the number one spot in this recession year.
This stunning Impala is finished in the original Onyx black paint and features the tri-tone (Grey/Black/Red) upholstery, continental kit, dual antennas, 348ci engine with Tri-Power, Power Steering and Power Brakes and wide whitewall Radial tires.
