Fabulous Cars of the 1950s: The 1958 Chevrolet Impala - A Legend is Born

My grandfather bought a new top of the line Chevy or Olds 4 door every year. He tried to buy a 58 4 door Impala. No such thing. He had to buy this car as a 2 door. Coolest car he ever owned.

I remember when nobody wanted any 1958 Chevrolet. I loved them and prefer them to the 1957.

1958 Impala's , were a one year body that you either loved or hated. They are a challenge to restore with so many trim parts, interior pieces ect that are difficult to source. As a matter of record there were 17,000 convertibles produced in 1958, not fifty five. I took my first ride in a 1963 Impala in 1964 and thirty five years later I finally found my own . I have a huge love of all Late Greats, (1958-1964). My '63 Impala SS is a Azura Aqua, 327 4spd, A/C, AM-FM Radio car. It is a dream to drive and takes me back to my first ride back in the day.

I have a 58 Bel Air, Adam you’ll love this serial number 100004! It’s getting restored these days. Always thought the Bel Air was a cleaner design than the impala.

I got a 1963 Impala in 1972 I loved that car. Due to life getting in the way I had to let it go in 2019😢💔😪 I miss that car.

I took 3 years restoring an Impala back in the mid 1980's . Involved a lot of work but the finished effort was worth it. Enjoyed it for several years and sold it. My next project was a 1961 convertable.

I have the 1968 Impala my mom ordered new. It has 62k on it and still looks new! Us kids weren't allowed to wear our shoes in her car; she put them in the trunk!

Never been a fan of the '57, but love the '58. One of my grandfathers had a dark blue 1958 Delray 4-door. Plain as could be, but a handsome car nonetheless.

I am 81 years young, and have a history with 1958 Chevrolets! First was in high school, where I took drivers education using 3 different '58 Chevs - all six bangers! And later, I ended up teaching drivers ed in those same cars. Moving on in life, I had a gril friend with a '58 Cheverolet, and a best friend with a black '58 4-door hardtop with the 348cu inch V8. Awesome looking cars back in the day! And lets not forget the '58 Pontiac, although similar in design, was unique in other ways.

I am continually impressed by your knowledge of older cars. I particularly remember the 1958 Impala. I accompanied my father when we visited the Chevy showroom at 88th street in Bay Ridge to see the new Impala (and pehaps trade in our stodgy '54 4 door 210). I loved the quad headlights and parking lights, the "sports car look" steering wheel and the triple tailights, and a V-8! It broke my heart when we didn't buy it but, well, it's a fond memory. Thanks to you for your conjuring them.

when introduced in 1958 I was 6 and a budding car freak and I remember seeing the first one in our little town- - it blew me away. A few years later my Uncle bought one with the 348, he dragged raced with his 55! In the mid 60s he taught me to drive in a 64 ss 327 auto convertible. I purchased a 1968 impala with a 427 L72 4 speed in 1969. thanks for your vids!

The 58 Impala has a special place in my heart, as a ten year old boy I have fond memories of riding in it all the time with my late uncle who I miss so much. It was painted Colonial Cream & Arctic White top, he had Glass Packs installed behind the 348, it sounded so sweet. I almost never see a 58 Chevy anywhere anymore, not even at car shows. Thanks for this video Adam.

In 1958, my dad's grandfather bought a brand new Impala hardtop. The color was the shrimp pink exterior with the pink interior. It didn't have rear skirts. The grandfather didn't put many miles on it as he'd keep it running smoothly and the exterior and interior in excellent condition. The grandfather passed away sometime in the late 70s before I was born, but the Impala was still in the home's garage. Throughout the 80s and 90s, my dad would sometimes take the Impala out for a drive while visiting his grandmother, and sometimes I'd go with him. He'd also occasionally check on the engine and chassis and wash and polish the exterior. My great grandmother eventually passed away in 2002 at the age of 101, causing the Impala to be part of her estate. The nickname we'd call the Impala was "The Old Chevy". It had such a smooth ride without much noise and a very comfy, firm interior.

My dad had a 1961 Impala four door hardtop with the 348 and the Turboglide. He yanked them both out so fast and dropped a 350 engine and turbo 350 transmission in it. WHAT AN IMPROVEMENT!

👋😀 that 2000 year model really is a stunning design. (Sarcasm)

American Graffiti is what absolutely enamored me with the '58! Excellent feature, Adam!!

My all time favorite automobile, the Chevrolet Impala! The 59 and 63 are my two favorite years for the old schools. Fender skirts and bumper guards are a must.. and I prefer the coupes but I appreciate the four doors as well. I love them all though. 1958-1970 are the best years. GM quality went down after 70. The 94-96 Impala SS's are also my favorites as well.

I thought, even as a kid in the late fifties, that the '58 Chevy was the best looking of the GM choices that year. My best friend's parents had a '58 Bel Air with the underdash a/c. Rode in it a lot. Great video!

I frame off restored a 58 Bel Air Sedan in 2018. Its rolling art with all the chrome and stainless.

My paternal Grandfather had a 58 hardtop Impala coupe copper-tone with a white top and white trim and spinners. It was a beautiful car.