Having built and restored classics for 35yrs, that's a car there's no amount of money you could pay me to restore it. as long as there's not any rust problems ... leave it alone
Just leave it as is! The car is perfect! Congratulations on owning this beautiful piece of Movie history. American Graffiti has and will always be my favorite movie and I’m not even a movie person
Love that ‘58! I had the privilege of meeting Candy Clarke in person at a rod & custom show in Portland Oregon. Got a really nice warm hug from her. She was ‘62 at the time and still looked great!
I love American Graffiti, Grew up in the '70's it was the tail end of the days of hot rods, drive ins And an actual life style. In which i grew up , and lived. ALL Fond memories, and still an old car enthusiast and caretaker/ owner today. This Impala is an important piece of our history and our culture. I am so glad that you are preserving it for generations to follow. You are so very fortunate to own it, And more importantly understand it's true value to many of us car folks out here. My favorite was the Milner coupe, but there are so many replicas today that it has blinded it's importance to some who do not understand not only the importance of the movie, but to our past. But this 1958 Impala is truly one of a kind. So glad you are it's care taker and wish you many happy years with it. Looking forward to seeing this beauty for many years to come. :)
I did the same thing , grew up in the 70’s in Modesto, my mom was a junior, and George Lucas was a senior! I ended up going to same high school they did.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,There's a guy out here in north eastern pennsylvania that has a clone....The one thing his car lacked was it did not have the slight rake in the suspension....That rake made the car supercool.....ATTITUDE.........ready to race......His car had amazing paint work....
Best time of my life to grow up in. I'm a child from the late fifties. My hay day was the late sixties early seventies. Best music, BEST cars and life was freaking awesome 👍😎. I'm always impressed when someone rescues a piece of amercana and shows it to the world. Me, I would just try a buff and cut.... maybe a few resprays and call it a day. Refresh the motor, brakes and cooling system and drive it and show it. But as a collector, I understand that you want to do this. Best of luck!
The late 60s to early 70s were the best of times! Muscle car heaven great rock bands & music, great looking women (when women were real women), no political correctness, no Woke crap, & no social media! The Best of Times - Take Me Back!!!!
I live in Petaluma and have for decades and not a day goes by that I don't see the ghosts of American Graffiti here in town. Reminders are everywhere you look, and it's a nice feeling.
I was deeply inspired by american graffitti. My dad had a 58 nomad four soor with a 348 dual four barrel carbs when i saw this movie i fell on love with this 58 .and o found my first car a 60 chev biscayne. It was t a 58 but it was cool fins and rouns bullet taillights ai put a 348 big block in it 375 horse. Army green low tider sleeper .
"All 3"? You muat mean the top three everyone has on their mind. Milner's 1932 5-window coupe Falfa's 1955 Chevy Steve's '58 Impala Dude, there were so many more cars in that movie. The Pharaoh's 1951 Mercury Laurie's 1958 Edsel Corsair Suzanne Somer's '56 T-Bird Curt's 1967 Citroen And the countless extras' cars on the strip and at Mel's Diner. I had the pleasure of visiting Mel's Diner. It was a cool feeling to actually eat their.
@@RalphSampson... Have you any pics of Mel's diner also was this the original diner or the Hollywood prop at a theme park if yes it's not the same as was in the movie
This car inspired my red and white interior in my 1964 el Camino. The show and Don Tognottis king T inspired me to build my 1923 roadster. You really have a piece of American history, congratulations.
SAME year of my birth 😬...But, I gotta tell EVERYONE that, when they ask my birth date/age etc,😏 "Yep...SAME year American Graffiti was released and the same actual year that WAS unfortunately, the true DEATH of the American Muscle Car."..Sadly 😔
Candy Clark, Cindy Williams and Mackenzie Phillips had an autograph session at the Iola Car Show in Wisconsin last July. All 3 were available for autographs and photographs. A local guy with a real steel body 32 Ford 5 window Graffiti coupe had Mackenzie sign the dash right next to Paul La Mate's autograph. Too cool.
I like you had my heart stolen by the 58 you are now so fortunate to own, Bring it back to its former glory as it appeared in the iconic move movie American Graffiti,,,,, Best looking car love it,,,cheers.
i'd leave it alone there only original once if you restore it then its history is gone the patina on it gives it character and most times when a car is restored its fitted with lots of reproduction spares making it non original
Always thought that was the coolest car in the movie. After seeing this, I realize it's an old video, but I decided to watch the movie again. The car, the movie, the characters. All fantastic and so much fun!.
And I was a 12 year old girl who had a sister that worked at a theatre that showed American Graffiti..I fell in love with this car also. I know I watched that movie at least 15 times that summer. It warms my heart knowing that someone who loves it as much as I do, has it. I'm sure your intentions are to preserve her as best as possible and to keep her originality as close as possible. That's So Awesome!!! 😀💝
George gave us young viewers a glimpse of what it was like in America back in '62. I was only 8 when American graffiti was released and saw it 1st in '78 on the re re release it blew me away the cars and the music are the real hero's included were a few good characters.
Im in Washington state and I remember seeing that car around. I had heard the same guy bought the '32 coupe also, but for some reason I dont remember seeing it around when I was a kid.
An iconic Movie and Car that has ended up in the right hands. It needs and deserves to be kept as close as possible to the way it was in the film. Strange to think that at the time of the filming the car was only 15 years or so old from off of the factory build line!
Beautiful 58 Impala. Why did the cut out the rear package shelf and put in a flat piece of flat metal ? I noticed that in the movie. Owned a 58 before they were cool.
Just saw AG yesterday as part of the 50th anniversary showing, and I wouldn't do a thing to that car. It still looks great and you have the original Mojo of the movie in that paint.
There's no way you can find who originally painted the car and did the striping? Surely if there's a will, there's a way. If you can't find the original painter and striper to find out how they did the work - PLEASE - just find a means to preserve it as it is.
Please , Please, Please, Don't even touch the car ! Just drive the car and enjoy it as it is and it will keep it's value and desire. If there was ever a car that deserves it's original everything , that is it. Change things on it and it will never be the same car.
I believe Kent Folensbee of ALC machine suggested the paint scheme from one he saw in a magazine...I know he did some work on the 55 and always said he could under the car and know if it was the real deal....Bobby Johnson of Johnny Franklin Mufflers may have built the headers for the 32. I grew up in Sonoma County up until last year. I'm waiting for my 56 150 Chevy utility sedan to arrive from Petaluma...I moved out of state. It was used in "Peggy Sue Got Married" filmed at my high school.
I would like to know the pre history before American Graffiti ! Like did Lucius Film's build the car or was it purchased this way ? Who built it ? Was it someone's pride and joy ? Maybe talk to the original owner !
That's call " shaving the handles" remove the putter handles and patch the holes... it may also have electronic openers that pop the doors open .. haven't seen them used in videos on the car so couldn't say for sure but most of the time that's what's done when you shave the handles.
I saw this car at the Axalta tent in Bowling Green, Ky they over restored it. Wasn't any dents in the rear bumper when Toad backed up into the other car.
It's good to know that the original car by Ron Howard in American Graffitti still original as the movie. I'm just curious why the plate is from 56' and not 62'.
Been awhile since this video was posted,but maybe you can answer a question for me. I read an in depth article about the Graffiti cars shortly after the movie came out. The new owner of this car had lined the trunk with wood paneling. Does that still exsist?
Great car, everyone in my high school So. Calif. 1967 had either a 55-56-or-57 Chevy! Loved the scene where "Toad" asked Ford what he had in his car, and Ford said "more than you can handle"....not a harrison fan (draft dodger) but this film is classic so. california in that era.
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The car is perfect!! Leave it as it is.
Just like the Bullitt 'Stang.
Having built and restored classics for 35yrs, that's a car there's no amount of money you could pay me to restore it. as long as there's not any rust problems ... leave it alone
Yep..the guy is not ontoit if he even thinks of re painting..he should stick to his day job?
The best thing to say this car is only original one time
same..leave it..only original once!
Just leave it as is! The car is perfect! Congratulations on owning this beautiful piece of Movie history. American Graffiti has and will always be my favorite movie and I’m not even a movie person
THATS WHAT I SAY LEAVE IT ..CLEAR COAT IT FIX SOME THINGS BUT LEAVE THE ORIGINAL PAINT ,,,,,
There is a classic simplicity to the vehicle that's compelling.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,amen.........future generation,,,lol.....they will scrap it for money......
Love that ‘58! I had the privilege of meeting Candy Clarke in person at a rod & custom show in Portland Oregon. Got a really nice warm hug from her. She was ‘62 at the time and still looked great!
I love American Graffiti, Grew up in the '70's it was the tail end of the days of hot rods, drive ins
And an actual life style. In which i grew up , and lived.
ALL Fond memories, and still an old car enthusiast and caretaker/ owner today.
This Impala is an important piece of our history and our culture. I am so glad that you are preserving it for generations to follow. You are so very fortunate to own it, And more importantly understand it's true value to many of us car folks out here. My favorite was the Milner coupe, but there are so many replicas today that it has blinded it's importance to some
who do not understand not only the importance of the movie, but to our past.
But this 1958 Impala is truly one of a kind. So glad you are it's care taker and wish you many happy years with it. Looking forward to seeing this beauty for many years to come. :)
I did the same thing , grew up in the 70’s in Modesto, my mom was a junior, and George Lucas was a senior! I ended up going to same high school they did.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,There's a guy out here in north eastern pennsylvania that has a clone....The one thing his car lacked was it did not have the slight rake in the suspension....That rake made the car supercool.....ATTITUDE.........ready to race......His car had amazing paint work....
I’d have left it as found. They are only that way once. Nice car and thanks for sharing.
Best time of my life to grow up in. I'm a child from the late fifties. My hay day was the late sixties early seventies. Best music, BEST cars and life was freaking awesome 👍😎. I'm always impressed when someone rescues a piece of amercana and shows it to the world. Me, I would just try a buff and cut.... maybe a few resprays and call it a day. Refresh the motor, brakes and cooling system and drive it and show it. But as a collector, I understand that you want to do this. Best of luck!
The late 60s to early 70s were the best of times! Muscle car heaven great rock bands & music, great looking women (when women were real women), no political correctness, no Woke crap, & no social media! The Best of Times - Take Me Back!!!!
I live in Petaluma and have for decades and not a day goes by that I don't see the ghosts of American Graffiti here in town. Reminders are everywhere you look, and it's a nice feeling.
Don’t mess with it! It belongs in the Smithsonian Museum for all to enjoy.
I was deeply inspired by american graffitti. My dad had a 58 nomad four soor with a 348 dual four barrel carbs when i saw this movie i fell on love with this 58 .and o found my first car a 60 chev biscayne. It was t a 58 but it was cool fins and rouns bullet taillights ai put a 348 big block in it 375 horse. Army green low tider sleeper .
All 3 Graffiti cars are iconic today. The 58 was stunning in the movie.
"All 3"? You muat mean the top three everyone has on their mind.
Milner's 1932 5-window coupe
Falfa's 1955 Chevy
Steve's '58 Impala
Dude, there were so many more cars in that movie.
The Pharaoh's 1951 Mercury
Laurie's 1958 Edsel Corsair
Suzanne Somer's '56 T-Bird
Curt's 1967 Citroen
And the countless extras' cars on the strip and at Mel's Diner. I had the pleasure of visiting Mel's Diner. It was a cool feeling to actually eat their.
I say leave it as it was in the movie you will ruin it and take away it's originality.... As long as it runs and drives leave well alone 👍😁
@@RalphSampson... Have you any pics of Mel's diner also was this the original diner or the Hollywood prop at a theme park if yes it's not the same as was in the movie
Leave it alone please.
Thank you for taking care of a part of our lives
Of all the cars that is my favorite as well. Thank you for preserving it.
This car inspired my red and white interior in my 1964 el Camino. The show and Don Tognottis king T inspired me to build my 1923 roadster. You really have a piece of American history, congratulations.
50th Anniversary this August 2023...you know I love the feel of tuck n roll upholstery
Just leave it alone. It is what it is. What is it with some people ?
it means if its fiddled with its not original
This Conservative Republican appreciates original paint. Clean it up, don't respray it
1958 did not come in at 3:27 unless a 327 was installed but other Nat 327 was put in the car is a 1962
Glad to see this car gets the love it deserves!❤
The GREATEST movie of all time!!!!
Forever an iconic Film with an Excellent Cast. Great to see the vehicles preserved. Nice to see it again as American Graffiti was made in 1973.
SAME year of my birth 😬...But, I gotta tell EVERYONE that, when they ask my birth date/age etc,😏 "Yep...SAME year American Graffiti was released and the same actual year that WAS unfortunately, the true DEATH of the American Muscle Car."..Sadly 😔
Thank God for people like you it's a American legend
Nothing at all wrong with a little patina. Its perfect right now.
DUDE! everything you're saying says, keep it the same! It looks beautiful.
Candy Clark, Cindy Williams and Mackenzie Phillips had an autograph session at the Iola Car Show in Wisconsin last July. All 3 were available for autographs and photographs. A local guy with a real steel body 32 Ford 5 window Graffiti coupe had Mackenzie sign the dash right next to Paul La Mate's autograph. Too cool.
I like you had my heart stolen by the 58 you are now so fortunate to own, Bring it back to its former glory as it appeared in the iconic move movie American Graffiti,,,,, Best looking car love it,,,cheers.
That car is awesome, my favorite car from the movie, what a machine.
i'd leave it alone there only original once
if you restore it then its history is gone
the patina on it gives it character
and most times when a car is restored its fitted with lots of reproduction spares making it non original
Thank you for saving her
The movie and this car established the '58 as one of my all time favorite cars...
I wish that he would've popped the hood!! I wanted to see if it was the 327 with 6 strombergs, or the stock 348!!
I agree. Leave it alone. It has it's age, and that is just fine. Keep wax on it, that's all. It's probably lacquer, alkyd or maybe acrylic enamel.
Always thought that was the coolest car in the movie. After seeing this, I realize it's an old video, but I decided to watch the movie again. The car, the movie, the characters. All fantastic and so much fun!.
That was THE coolest car in the whole movie.
And I was a 12 year old girl who had a sister that worked at a theatre that showed American Graffiti..I fell in love with this car also. I know I watched that movie at least 15 times that summer. It warms my heart knowing that someone who loves it as much as I do, has it. I'm sure your intentions are to preserve her as best as possible and to keep her originality as close as possible. That's So Awesome!!! 😀💝
I know the 58 isn’t everybody’s favorite but I love that body style and to have that one from American Graffiti is just awesome…👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Great story. I had the same dilemma, owned the '73 El Camino from My Name is Earl for 6 years. Didn't touch it.
I love this car soo much.
It's a movie star to me.
Hell, in the '80's I traded my motor cycle to have a '58 .
Mine was a Bel Air.
That is one of my favorites lucky you
I'm so happy for you. Keep it the same buddy.
Thanks for preserving this Icon of a car. Bolander would be happy.
I went to the theater 7 times to see A.G. There was cruising every friday and saturday night in my home city back then. That was my social life.
Great Movie great car. Glad to see the car again.
Love it , and I agree what a cool 58!
327 was introduced in 1962. did this have the 348?
Saw this movie in Basic training at Ft. Ord. in 72 or early 73 before the release...double time march 6 miles to see it. Great memory...
This was my favorite car from the movie,,, would love one like it
All those A.G cars are worth BIG MONEY!
George gave us young viewers a glimpse of what it was like in America back in '62. I was only 8 when American graffiti was released and saw it 1st in '78 on the re re release it blew me away the cars and the music are the real hero's included were a few good characters.
I was born in 1956, and I love the '56 Chevy BelAir best. But I really like the '58 too. Is it an Impala?
my buddy in high school had a '58, I think it was an Impala, but could have been a Bel Air, but that was 56 years ago!
As these guys do, they will screw it up. LEAVE IT ALONE!
Happy New Years and a Thumbs Up for you.
I didn’t know that those taillights were used on any other car but the 1959 Cadillac.
Ha ha!... I Loved the Movie and can Appreciate the Car as well. Pretty Cool. Thanks for Sharing
Let it be. It's perfect
Iconic movie and Iconic car along with the other two.
Im in Washington state and I remember seeing that car around. I had heard the same guy bought the '32 coupe also, but for some reason I dont remember seeing it around when I was a kid.
And the lesson here kids is,, only rich people get to have their dreams come true.
An iconic Movie and Car that has ended up in the right hands. It needs and deserves to be kept as close as possible to the way it was in the film. Strange to think that at the time of the filming the car was only 15 years or so old from off of the factory build line!
Beautiful 58 Impala. Why did the cut out the rear package shelf and put in a flat piece of flat metal ? I noticed that in the movie. Owned a 58 before they were cool.
The car in the movie didn't have a blacked out grill and license surround.
Why is there a 1956 license plate on a 1958Chevy?
i dont think the 327 came out until 1962 but i have some 348s laying around still
I wanna swear American graffiti took place in 62 or 63.
Don't change a thing. Leave it alone.🥰
As iconic as the 55-57 Chevy's are, the 58s are just as sweet
is it a 283, or a 348?
Why does the rear Plate have a "56 tag on it?
You sure that car had a four speed in the movie?
Detail it and leave it the way it is!
Just saw AG yesterday as part of the 50th anniversary showing, and I wouldn't do a thing to that car. It still looks great and you have the original Mojo of the movie in that paint.
I hoping it had a 348
There's no way you can find who originally painted the car and did the striping? Surely if there's a will, there's a way. If you can't find the original painter and striper to find out how they did the work - PLEASE - just find a means to preserve it as it is.
Richard Ruth and Henry Travers built the car for the movie
Please , Please, Please, Don't even touch the car ! Just drive the car and enjoy it as it is and it will keep it's value and desire. If there was ever a car that deserves it's original everything , that is it. Change things on it and it will never be the same car.
The 58 impala is the ultimate bad ass rod alive
I believe Kent Folensbee of ALC machine suggested the paint scheme from one he saw in a magazine...I know he did some work on the 55 and always said he could under the car and know if it was the real deal....Bobby Johnson
of Johnny Franklin Mufflers may have built the headers for the 32.
I grew up in Sonoma County up until last year.
I'm waiting for my 56 150 Chevy utility sedan to arrive from Petaluma...I moved out of state.
It was used in "Peggy Sue Got Married" filmed at my high school.
I wore out 3 cd watching that movie lol I would leave it alone
Oh no I would leave just as is man.
There are just somethings in life you leave it be and let it age like a fine wine 👍
Leave it alone. Keep it as the 348 4 barrel with the original dual quad set up in the trunk, the way the guy bought it
I would like to know the pre history before American Graffiti ! Like did Lucius Film's build the car or was it purchased this way ? Who built it ? Was it someone's pride and joy ? Maybe talk to the original owner !
It was built by Henry Travers and Richard Ruth specifically for the movie.
No John Milners car is the ultimate hot rod.
Joe dirt
@paul austin Know what other movie the 55 was used in?
@@SuperDavidmills two lane blacktop
AGREED! Love Millner's 32 Ford, it is the tops!
@@SuperDavidmills two lane black top
Wax it, drive it and enjoy it!
Question. Were the door handles removed? Looks like you can only open from the inside.
That's call " shaving the handles" remove the putter handles and patch the holes... it may also have electronic openers that pop the doors open .. haven't seen them used in videos on the car so couldn't say for sure but most of the time that's what's done when you shave the handles.
I agree - Candy Clark !!!! she as adorable in the movie !
That is my dream car i loved that movie.
Was the original tuck and roll two-tone?
I saw this car at the Axalta tent in Bowling Green, Ky they over restored it. Wasn't any dents in the rear bumper when Toad backed up into the other car.
Leave alone ❤😮
Let it be.
It's good to know that the original car by Ron Howard in American Graffitti still original as the movie. I'm just curious why the plate is from 56' and not 62'.
How come there is another guy I justed watched claims he has the original 58 from the film?? His name is Mike Famalett
He is the guy who bought the car from Lucas Films and then sold the car to this guy.
Is that the tag from when it was in the movie? Just wondering bc it's a 58 with a 56 license plate.
Been awhile since this video was posted,but maybe you can answer a question for me. I read an in depth article about the Graffiti cars shortly after the movie came out. The new owner of this car had lined the trunk with wood paneling. Does that still exsist?
Don't stress it. Leave it as-is.
Why would you mess with it??? Good lord!!!
That was my favorite car in the movie. Toads Imp.
The car is a 58, but it has 56 license plates on it. I'd be likely to take those off, but keep the rest of the car as is.
Leave it alone! Once you repaint it then the car is no longer what it was. It can only be original ONCE!
My favorite movie of all time.
Great car, everyone in my high school So. Calif. 1967 had either a 55-56-or-57 Chevy! Loved the scene where "Toad" asked Ford what he had in his car, and Ford said "more than you can handle"....not a harrison fan (draft dodger) but this film is classic so. california in that era.
The car was sold in 74 or 75 to a guy in Washington.originally was given away at the premiere in Canada.i think it sold for around 2500.