Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/Craigslist
Chevy's full-size lineup received a major makeover in 1958, but the most notable change was the expansion of the portfolio with the Impala.
Presented two years earlier at GM's motor show, the Impala debuted as a Bel Air version. It could be had as a hardtop and convertible and came alongside a 348 V8 engine that eventually made its way to other full-size Chevys.
The Impala was an overnight hit, and Chevrolet needed less than a year to prepare the car for a glorious future. It was promoted to a stand-alone series in 1959, becoming the best-selling car in the United States a few years later.
A 1958 Impala landed on Craigslist with zero information, letting potential buyers discover everything based on the provided photos. Unfortunately, a picture isn't worth a thousand words in this case, as the quality of the images is poor, so a buyer can't clearly see all the essential details.
However, the Impala looks doable, with the typical rust suspects requiring urgent attention. The floors exhibit the same damage, and this is why buyers should see the car in person or order a third-party inspection before committing to a purchase. The Impala looks restorable, but who knows what it hides under what could be the original paint.
It also looks complete, which is good news for someone whose intention is a complete restoration. It's hard to find a 1958 Impala that hasn't already been used as a donor for another project, so maybe this convertible checks all the essential boxes for a full makeover.
The car comes with an engine under the hood, though it's safe to assume it's no longer in working shape. The Impala looks like it's been sitting for many years, and it has recently been pulled from storage, though this is just an assumption. It's highly recommended that you contact the owner to ask all the big questions.
It's impossible to tell if the convertible is still original, but the potato-quality photos suggest it's a worthy project whose place should be in the garage of a true connoisseur.
The owner doesn't want to let this car go for pocket money. They believe $15,000 is a fair price for this Impala, and they are not wrong. However, we need more information about the car, so fingers crossed that the owner will eventually update the listing with additional details.
Meanwhile, you can take the car home on a trailer from Los Angeles. The best thing about this listing is that the owner doesn't want to sell the Impala for parts, and as a diehard Chevy fan, I admire these people for not agreeing to let a classic car bite the dust. The Impala sells with a clean title.
The Impala was an overnight hit, and Chevrolet needed less than a year to prepare the car for a glorious future. It was promoted to a stand-alone series in 1959, becoming the best-selling car in the United States a few years later.
A 1958 Impala landed on Craigslist with zero information, letting potential buyers discover everything based on the provided photos. Unfortunately, a picture isn't worth a thousand words in this case, as the quality of the images is poor, so a buyer can't clearly see all the essential details.
However, the Impala looks doable, with the typical rust suspects requiring urgent attention. The floors exhibit the same damage, and this is why buyers should see the car in person or order a third-party inspection before committing to a purchase. The Impala looks restorable, but who knows what it hides under what could be the original paint.
It also looks complete, which is good news for someone whose intention is a complete restoration. It's hard to find a 1958 Impala that hasn't already been used as a donor for another project, so maybe this convertible checks all the essential boxes for a full makeover.
The car comes with an engine under the hood, though it's safe to assume it's no longer in working shape. The Impala looks like it's been sitting for many years, and it has recently been pulled from storage, though this is just an assumption. It's highly recommended that you contact the owner to ask all the big questions.
It's impossible to tell if the convertible is still original, but the potato-quality photos suggest it's a worthy project whose place should be in the garage of a true connoisseur.
The owner doesn't want to let this car go for pocket money. They believe $15,000 is a fair price for this Impala, and they are not wrong. However, we need more information about the car, so fingers crossed that the owner will eventually update the listing with additional details.
Meanwhile, you can take the car home on a trailer from Los Angeles. The best thing about this listing is that the owner doesn't want to sell the Impala for parts, and as a diehard Chevy fan, I admire these people for not agreeing to let a classic car bite the dust. The Impala sells with a clean title.
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