This pair of 1958 Chevy Impala cars are giving buyers the ick
- This pair of 1958 Chevy Impala hardtops are listed for sale in Wisconsin, US
- They’ve remained unsold for two years
- However, despite being rough around the edges, they could be a good investment for the right buyer
Published on Aug 06, 2024 at 6:39 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Aug 07, 2024 at 5:08 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This pair of 1958 Chevy Impala hardtops listed for sale in Wisconsin, US, are in a condition that leaves lots to be desired.
The fact that they’ve remained unsold for two years shows potential buyers feel the same.
However, they could be a sound investment for a car-savvy buyer looking for a challenge.
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The red flags
Trailer at the ready if you are mechanically minded and up for the drive for Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
As the photos fail to demonstrate, the 1958 Chevy Impala hardtops are actually disassembled.
However, they are looking for a new home and a complete restoration – either as a pair or individually.
If you’ve got a creeping sense of déjà vu, that’s because the pair were actually listed with a third Impala two years ago.
However, it seems the owner didn’t update the photos of the cars when he relisted.
The engines are no longer in the car, so it’s hard to know much about the cars mechanically and how much can actually be used in a restoration.
Interested? You can contact the seller for further info.
While they claim both cars are ‘taken apart but complete,’ it’s unclear whether all of those parts are in working order or original.
The smart money would be on no.
While some rust is visible, most appears to be surface damage – but buyer beware and ensure you inspect every inch before making an offer.
The asking price of $21,500 for both or $12,500 each could be a roadblock for potential buyers.
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The 1958 Chevy Impala
Two years after debuting as a prototype at GM’s 1956 motor show, the Impala led Chevrolet’s full-size lineup alongside three other nameplates.
The Del Ray was the most affordable, including six models.
There were four models of the Biscayne.
Meanwhile, the Bel Air included the Impala in its lineup before it gained series status a year later.
The Impala itself had two versions on launch, including a Sport Coupe and a convertible, with over 125K and 55K units selling, respectively.
In fact, the Impala made up an impressive 15 percent of the 1.2 million cars sold in 1958.
These sales helped Chevrolet claw its way back to the top of US car sales, with Ford falling into runner-up status.
Multiple engine options included a base six-cylinder 235 cubic-inch unit developing only 145 horsepower.
The base V8 was the famous 283 with 185 horsepower.
Its more potent lineup kicked off with a four-barrel version of the same unit with 230 horsepower.
The 348 block was the range-topper for Bel Air and Impala buyers alike in multiple configurations, including a 315-horsepower configuration called ‘Special Turbo-Thrust’.
Bringing us back up to the future of Chevrolet, the brand spent two years developing a groundbreaking engine for the Corvette Z06.
All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
