Photo: eBay seller janju_adee
The Impala needed only two years to graduate from concept to production models. Chevrolet presented the car in 1956 at GM's motor show, while 1958 witnessed the debut of the first-ever mass-produced Impala.
It was the top-of-the-line Bel Air, available as a hardtop or convertible. Initial sales were overwhelming, and Chevrolet needed less than a year to understand that Impala deserved the series status.
Beginning with the 1959 model year, the Impala and the Bel Air embraced different paths in the automotive world. The Bel Air continued to command a solid share in the full-size market, but the Impala was the model on everybody's lips. Eventually, it became the best-selling car in the United States.
A 1958 Impala landed on eBay earlier this week with an impressive shape. Seller janju_adee doesn't share any specifics, but I'm certain the car has been the subject of meticulous restoration. The blue paint looks spotless, and I can't spot a single scratch or spot requiring attention in the provided photos.
Everything on this hardtop is top-notch. The interior is flawless and looks brand-new, though the best way to determine the quality of the restoration is to step inside the cabin in person. According to the eBay summary, the blue-on-blue Impala has 19K miles on the clock, so the engine has likely been rebuilt.
The unit under the hood is the original 283 paired with a two-speed automatic transmission. The 283 was the base V8 on the 1958 Impala, while the only and top choice was the 348. However, many customers found the 283 the perfect configuration, as it offered a great balance of power and fuel economy.
It's difficult to find something to complain about on this Impala, and goodies like the dual exhaust system and the front disk brakes make it ready for the road. The car doesn't need anything, so you can just jump in and drive. You don't have to worry about typical issues like rust on the floors and in the trunk.
The selling price is the most mysterious tidbit, as the owner posted the car on eBay as part of an auction. They also enabled a reserve, but its value is unknown, so it's impossible to tell how high the bidding must go to unlock it.
As for the correct value, it all depends on what you'll find after the in-person inspection. An all-original 1958 Impala restored to factory specifications can get close to $100K in tip-top shape, and the more original parts you remove, the lower the price gets. That's why you need to ask more questions, as the owner didn't share many specifics and decided to let the photos speak for themselves.
You can find the Impala parked in Albany, New York, and theoretically, you won't need a trailer to take it home.
Beginning with the 1959 model year, the Impala and the Bel Air embraced different paths in the automotive world. The Bel Air continued to command a solid share in the full-size market, but the Impala was the model on everybody's lips. Eventually, it became the best-selling car in the United States.
A 1958 Impala landed on eBay earlier this week with an impressive shape. Seller janju_adee doesn't share any specifics, but I'm certain the car has been the subject of meticulous restoration. The blue paint looks spotless, and I can't spot a single scratch or spot requiring attention in the provided photos.
Everything on this hardtop is top-notch. The interior is flawless and looks brand-new, though the best way to determine the quality of the restoration is to step inside the cabin in person. According to the eBay summary, the blue-on-blue Impala has 19K miles on the clock, so the engine has likely been rebuilt.
The unit under the hood is the original 283 paired with a two-speed automatic transmission. The 283 was the base V8 on the 1958 Impala, while the only and top choice was the 348. However, many customers found the 283 the perfect configuration, as it offered a great balance of power and fuel economy.
It's difficult to find something to complain about on this Impala, and goodies like the dual exhaust system and the front disk brakes make it ready for the road. The car doesn't need anything, so you can just jump in and drive. You don't have to worry about typical issues like rust on the floors and in the trunk.
The selling price is the most mysterious tidbit, as the owner posted the car on eBay as part of an auction. They also enabled a reserve, but its value is unknown, so it's impossible to tell how high the bidding must go to unlock it.
As for the correct value, it all depends on what you'll find after the in-person inspection. An all-original 1958 Impala restored to factory specifications can get close to $100K in tip-top shape, and the more original parts you remove, the lower the price gets. That's why you need to ask more questions, as the owner didn't share many specifics and decided to let the photos speak for themselves.
You can find the Impala parked in Albany, New York, and theoretically, you won't need a trailer to take it home.
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