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The Impala came to be two years after the first concept was presented to the public, with Chevrolet sticking with baby steps specifically to make sure the new nameplate would have a smooth launch.
The 1958 Impala was offered as the top-of-the-line Bel Air version, though the car's overall success rapidly changed Chevy's plans. The Impala gained series status in 1959, but despite embracing a different path from the Bel Air, the two models continued to share the platforms, the styling, most parts, and engines.
For collectors, the 1958 Impala is the one that started it all, giving birth to what later became the best-selling model in the United States.
As a result, it's a highly desirable model, typically selling like hotcakes in both tip-top shape and project car condition.
Someone on Craigslist sells not one but two 1968 Impala hardtops, both in rough shape, likely as they've been sitting for years on their property. The Impalas come with little specifics, so it's impossible to tell if they're original and easy projects, but I expect the cars to come with rusty floors and trunk pans, missing parts, and non-working engines.
Unfortunately, these are all assumptions, so you'll have to contact the seller for additional information. However, the photos show that some parts are missing, including the taillights, so an in-person inspection is the best option to determine how much work these cars require before returning to the road.
The owner didn't share many photos either, but it's safe to assume the engines are missing or not working. The 1958 Impala was available with a six-cylinder unit for people not interested in the performance side of the car and V8s for customers seeking more adrenaline behind the wheel. The base V8 was a 283, while the upgrade unit was a 348 that remained in production for a few more years before Chevrolet pulled it to make room for a big-block unit.
The 348 is the most desirable engine on a classic Impala, but I doubt you'll find good news under the hood of this duo. The cars have probably served as donors for other projects, so expect many essential goodies to be missing, including the mills and the transmissions.
The selling price could also be a problem, as the two Impalas don't sell cheaply. The owner expects to get $19,500 for both cars, but before figuring out if they're worth that much, you'll have to inspect them live. The vehicles are parked close to Los Angeles, and you'll need a trailer to take them home.
The owner says the cars come with original VIN plates, serving as a good point to begin a complete restoration project of at least one of the two Impalas.
For collectors, the 1958 Impala is the one that started it all, giving birth to what later became the best-selling model in the United States.
As a result, it's a highly desirable model, typically selling like hotcakes in both tip-top shape and project car condition.
Someone on Craigslist sells not one but two 1968 Impala hardtops, both in rough shape, likely as they've been sitting for years on their property. The Impalas come with little specifics, so it's impossible to tell if they're original and easy projects, but I expect the cars to come with rusty floors and trunk pans, missing parts, and non-working engines.
Unfortunately, these are all assumptions, so you'll have to contact the seller for additional information. However, the photos show that some parts are missing, including the taillights, so an in-person inspection is the best option to determine how much work these cars require before returning to the road.
The owner didn't share many photos either, but it's safe to assume the engines are missing or not working. The 1958 Impala was available with a six-cylinder unit for people not interested in the performance side of the car and V8s for customers seeking more adrenaline behind the wheel. The base V8 was a 283, while the upgrade unit was a 348 that remained in production for a few more years before Chevrolet pulled it to make room for a big-block unit.
The 348 is the most desirable engine on a classic Impala, but I doubt you'll find good news under the hood of this duo. The cars have probably served as donors for other projects, so expect many essential goodies to be missing, including the mills and the transmissions.
The selling price could also be a problem, as the two Impalas don't sell cheaply. The owner expects to get $19,500 for both cars, but before figuring out if they're worth that much, you'll have to inspect them live. The vehicles are parked close to Los Angeles, and you'll need a trailer to take them home.
The owner says the cars come with original VIN plates, serving as a good point to begin a complete restoration project of at least one of the two Impalas.
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