My brother who is 14 yrs. Older than me had a 58 impala awsome car i was about 8,9 yrs. Old he sold that to buy a 62 black on black corvette im 65 now but i remember those days like it was yesterday!!!!!
Also the red part on the door panel was a reflector, not a light. The rear speaker was an option, not standard, there would have been a knob on the right side of dash like this one. The ‘59 had the big fins, by 61 the fins were gone. Also 1948 was a recession year, most car companies took a hit in 1958. And you also could have optioned a fuel injected 283
Thanks… I forget some of the odd Options of 58’s……a classmates *& Friend in HS, PARENTS had the 1958 Impala/ auto/348 X 3+2 s// Four Door (??), he never drove it much…..,, a big boat, oddly appealing ……remembering, no a/ c, NICE Browns, Colors…faintly remembering Power Antennae,Steerinf, PowerbWindiws(*??),etc…the Impala FLAGS ,TRIM looked nice * the BIG ENGINE.
1958 was the first model year that dual headlights were legal in all 48 states. Consequently almost all cars had them. We were going into a recession in late 1957 so that’s one reason they didn’t sell many Impalas.
I always liked the 58 better than the 57. The 57 seemed to be more popular, but not to me. But loved many of the 50's cars. 57 Ford was one of my favs.
Wished that I could get My hands on one as was always one of My favourite cars right from a Child as My parents Friends used to have one & had many trips with them in it.
The rumors about the 1959 & 60 gull wing fins on the Biscayne to impala Chevrolet full size vehicles, allegedly lifting the rear wheels off the ground at 80 plus mph is nothing more than an urban legend. Chevrolet and General Motors would never have been permitted to release such an uncontrollable aerodynamic anomaly to the public! I believe that rumor was started by rival companies like Ford or Chrysler, who still had their upright fins during that period. In 1961, however, automobile manufacturers stopped using their attractive fins and chrome because of aerodynamics and weight reduction needed for speed increases in the cars they were using in Nascar.
I drove a 61 Bisqit for 4 years, but watching your video when you popped open the hood on the 58 I could smell the engine bay. Engines had that special smell back then. Also the 58 was the first year for Impala. Also drag racers would use the power glide on their drag cars. They loved the power glide.
I found a couple 58 Bel Air sedans for sale in 2017. 2 cars for $3k, One was complete and ran off auxilary tank the other had already gotten new floors and the body/frame was solid w/ no drivetrain. I frame off restored the better car and used all the parts from the complete car to finish it, I love the 58 body style. Even the 4 door looks good to me and it was more affordable to own for sure. I put a 68 396 BBC w/ 700 R4 in it.
@@chipsgarage The reason they didn't sell many cars in 58 was because there was a recession going on. I was actually born in 58 and I just finished my 58 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser.
In 1958 my dad purchased his first brand new car which was a 1958 Ford Fairlane 2dr hard top and years later he said he messed up and should have bought a 1958 Chevrolet Impala !
First model year they were legal in all 48 states. They originally designed the 57 Plymouth Fury to have them because they anticipated that they would be legal but the law wasn’t changed in time so they look a little odd with the single headlights and the smaller parking lights where the other headlights would have gone.
@@chipsgarage Just heard from a friend in Florida ( i lived there from 2009 to 2014--long story ) that a big monthly cruise at Canal St in New Symrna Beach jusst got shut down ( and it was a great cruise ) because the stores and restaurants said "These car people come in an dont spend any money. and when they eat here they only leave a dollar tip on a 10 dollar meal." Welllllllllllll Would you rather have the summer break idiots or Bike Week Warriors? My friends told me WE were the enteertainment--they dont want us, we'll leave. Up to Port Orange they did--and the town loves em!!!!🤣🙂🙃😉😉😉
this chip guy has the milner 32, hes got a 56 that he's going to make into a 55, and now he has a 58--what the hell????He's probably setting out to get an Edsel, Vespa, and then make American Graffitti #3 Ill apply for the Mystery Blonde in the tbird
So much misinformation in this video. 1) The front turn signal/parking light was in the outboard location only. The inner lens was non-functional. 2) the wing windows had no power option. 3) the front seat shells are chromes steel; not stainless steel. 4) that red lens on the door is a reflector and not a light. 5) wires had been plastic-coated for years prior to 1958. "1000% original" despite having ass-ugly wheels replacing the hard-to-find original wheels.
Re: of the two small lights on the front of the car. One was a fake, for symmetry only. The other was a combination turn/parking light. There were no “running lights” lights on a 58 Chevy. God…these two guys are annoying as all hell?
Nothing more irritating than two guys that that have knowledge and talk over one another to show how much they know, or think they know. Case in point on the passenger side rear the tear in the quarter panel sheet metal by the bumper. This damage was more common than most people think. If your car was bumped from behind or you backed into something , the rear bumper would be pushed into the quarter and tear the sheet metal then return to the original position. Ask me how I know? This is a great find and this car with a little work can be returned back to it's original glory.
@user-wv9zc7pc9s How do I know ? I owned a 1958 BelAir 2dr coup that was bumped in the rear at the local DRIVE IN one evening. The bumper moved forward and tore the sheetmetal then returned to the original position.
Narrative leaves a lot to be desired. Car guys know all they are babbling o and on about .all cars f had quad headlights starting in 58 models. Of course no air bags. Duh.
All 58s had dual headlights. This car is a "Bel Air" Impala. The first year, Impala was an upgraded Bel Air.
Thanks for the info. 😎
Love it same age as me. I don’t know nothing about them now. Thank you
You’re very welcome 😎
Love it !! IMHO, the 58' is the best looking Impala Chevrolet ever built.
We totally agree
Gorgious
Nice car and color
😎👊🏻😎
My brother who is 14 yrs. Older than me had a 58 impala awsome car i was about 8,9 yrs. Old he sold that to buy a 62 black on black corvette im 65 now but i remember those days like it was yesterday!!!!!
Wow, what a great story! 😎
Beautiful Chevy !
We agree! 😎
Also the red part on the door panel was a reflector, not a light. The rear speaker was an option, not standard, there would have been a knob on the right side of dash like this one. The ‘59 had the big fins, by 61 the fins were gone. Also 1948 was a recession year, most car companies took a hit in 1958. And you also could have optioned a fuel injected 283
Thanks… I forget some of the odd Options of 58’s……a classmates *& Friend in HS, PARENTS had the 1958 Impala/ auto/348 X 3+2 s// Four Door (??), he never drove it much…..,, a big boat, oddly appealing ……remembering, no a/ c, NICE Browns, Colors…faintly remembering Power Antennae,Steerinf, PowerbWindiws(*??),etc…the Impala FLAGS ,TRIM looked nice * the BIG ENGINE.
@markwatson3135 Do you know what the name of this green would be called?
The 58 Impala was only available in 2 door hard top or convertible.
Thanks! 😎
1958 was the first model year that dual headlights were legal in all 48 states. Consequently almost all cars had them.
We were going into a recession in late 1957 so that’s one reason they didn’t sell many Impalas.
@@vladtheimpala5532 good info. thanks 😎
Wow!! What a great find!
BTW...
Pontiac and Oldsmobile had similar indicator/running lights and very dissimilar to the Chevy that year
Thanks for the info! 😎
hey whatdya got in there kid? "More than u can handle!"
Great looking old chevy, I was really expecting to see a tri-power under the hood.
Thanks, and that would have been super cool! 😎
Very impressive older car
@@kurtgood2914 thanks! 👍
I always liked the 58 better than the 57. The 57 seemed to be more popular, but not to me. But loved many of the 50's cars. 57 Ford was one of my favs.
Us too! 😎👊🏻😎
57 Ford outsold the 57 Chevy
3 PIECE BUMPERS WERE ILLEGAL IN CA. THEY FIGURED THE WERE WEAK AND NOT STRONG ENOUGH, SO ALL 57s AND58s MADE IN CA. had 1 piece bumpers.
Great info. 👍
Beautiful car I have a 58 Delray in rust free condition but I replaced the single bowl master cylinder very dangerous to a dual bowl
Nice! 😎👍😎
Wished that I could get My hands on one as was always one of My favourite cars right from a Child as My parents Friends used to have one & had many trips with them in it.
Me to buddy! 😎
The rumors about the 1959 & 60 gull wing fins on the Biscayne to impala Chevrolet full size vehicles, allegedly lifting the rear wheels off the ground at 80 plus mph is nothing more than an urban legend. Chevrolet and General Motors would never have been permitted to release such an uncontrollable aerodynamic anomaly to the public! I believe that rumor was started by rival companies like Ford or Chrysler, who still had their upright fins during that period.
In 1961, however, automobile manufacturers stopped using their attractive fins and chrome because of aerodynamics and weight reduction needed for speed increases in the cars they were using in Nascar.
Awesome great information thanks! 😎
Actually the front lower light is outboard bulb if turn and park light. Inside was blank, with a flat blanking piece
Thanks 😎
I drove a 61 Bisqit for 4 years, but watching your video when you popped open the hood on the 58 I could smell the engine bay. Engines had that special smell back then. Also the 58 was the first year for Impala. Also drag racers would use the power glide on their drag cars. They loved the power glide.
@@timmitzlaff8960 😎👊🏻😎
ALL 58 IMPALAS WERE HARDTOPS, NO SEDANS IN THE IMPALA LINE, AND NO 4 DOOR IMPALAS EITHER, THEY CAME ALONG
IN 59.
Good to know, thanks!
They did have convertibles.
@@vladtheimpala5532 true 👊🏻
paint it white like steves in AG
That’s exactly what I would do with it!!!
our autorama here over the weekend was quite impressive--the IX center is huge--but i got no questions about my 5--i think ill get a vespa instead
Lol
oooooooooooo had me fooled im just reading the close captions🤣😆😁
Mashalla ❤
Beautiful old luxurious car
My name is Hamza from Pakistan 🇵🇰
I like your videos awesome and your beautiful car. V8 ❤
@@Hamzamain513 😎👊🏻😎
I found a couple 58 Bel Air sedans for sale in 2017. 2 cars for $3k, One was complete and ran off auxilary tank the other had already gotten new floors and the body/frame was solid w/ no drivetrain. I frame off restored the better car and used all the parts from the complete car to finish it, I love the 58 body style. Even the 4 door looks good to me and it was more affordable to own for sure. I put a 68 396 BBC w/ 700 R4 in it.
Wow, cool and we agree, enjoy! 😎
The front suspension was used on corvette up to and including 1982!
Thanks for the info.! 😎
"i wont report u this time--just watch it, mister!!!!!"
Would be great if you did an update on the Graffiti Coupe with your changes since buying it. Great Channel.
Definitely will buddy thanks! 😎
@@chipsgarage The reason they didn't sell many cars in 58 was because there was a recession going on. I was actually born in 58 and I just finished my 58 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser.
@@edwardskoda2409 awe, thanks!
@@chipsgarage Love your channel.
@@edwardskoda2409 really appreciate that! 😎
u guys got all the good shit
And getting better all the time, we’re blessed for sure!
@@chipsgarage can i borrow the 32 for summer cruise season up here in mentor? I PROMISE to bring it back!!🤐🤨😐🙄😝🤑
@@janjones4536 NOPE LOL 😆
In 1958 my dad purchased his first brand new car which was a 1958 Ford Fairlane 2dr hard top and years later he said he messed up and should have bought a 1958 Chevrolet Impala !
Wow that’s awesome! 😎
Stop yapping and show the car already. MoPar guys seeing quality for first time ❗️🇺🇸
283....1956, our family car had that
@@michaelfoort2592 😎👊🏻😎
Most every car went to dual headlamps in 58
Thanks! 😎
First model year they were legal in all 48 states.
They originally designed the 57 Plymouth Fury to have them because they anticipated that they would be legal but the law wasn’t changed in time so they look a little odd with the single headlights and the smaller parking lights where the other headlights would have gone.
A Nice Looking 1958 Chevrolet Impala wouldn’t you say?
We agree!
" i aint nobody, dork"
chips using his hands more than Steve hmmm must be contagious
It is 😂
sooooooooooooo there really is a full-time crew! And that blonde looks like shes the boss
You crack me up 😂
The Eldorado Cadillac had those headlights too.
Yes 👍
so is every car that hasnt been restored now a (Barn Find) ????
No, but one that has been stored in a garage for many, many years untouched and then rediscovered certainly is!
" i just love tuck and roll"
😀
The uncle made 33% on The resale, not 25%
I am the guy on the lefts grandson YOUR FAMOUS
Awesome 😎
I gotta save up for one
Me too! 😎
get ready to pick laurie up tonite--oh, sorry, shes got her OWN car🤣😂🙂🙃
Looks like a Delray trim
Hmm, definitely an Impala 😎 The Delray also had 2 tail lights per side, where the Impala had 3. I’ve owned both! 😎
Wonderful overall, shame under the hood. Keep it original yes, do a clean up on engine and engine bay.
Yes! 😎
my one car buddy just tweeted " i wouldnt be caught going to a funeral in that thing" Hey, boys, be nice here!!!!
There’s always one! 😑
@@chipsgarage with these guys its more than one☠😈😡😠
@@chipsgarage Just heard from a friend in Florida ( i lived there from 2009 to 2014--long story ) that a big monthly cruise at Canal St in New Symrna Beach jusst got shut down ( and it was a great cruise ) because the stores and restaurants said "These car people come in an dont spend any money. and when they eat here they only leave a dollar tip on a 10 dollar meal." Welllllllllllll Would you rather have the summer break idiots or Bike Week Warriors? My friends told me WE were the enteertainment--they dont want us, we'll leave. Up to Port Orange they did--and the town loves em!!!!🤣🙂🙃😉😉😉
@@janjones4536 bummer
" College? hey man thats for nerds" HAAAAAAAAAAAA The nerds have all the money now😅🤣😂🙃🙃
Let me know if ya wanna sale this 58 chevy impala
The 57 was always real popular but I always thought that one and thec1960 beat the 57 all to hell.
Wow
Agreed! 😎
Sounds/looks like an Infomercial
excuse me, i think wevd had an accident
this chip guy has the milner 32, hes got a 56 that he's going to make into a 55, and now he has a 58--what the hell????He's probably setting out to get an Edsel, Vespa, and then make American Graffitti #3 Ill apply for the Mystery Blonde in the tbird
58 is not mine, but I wish it was 😆
All most to good be true the all 58 Chevrolet
@@PhilipStall-f8t Agreed 👊🏻
So much misinformation in this video. 1) The front turn signal/parking light was in the outboard location only. The inner lens was non-functional. 2) the wing windows had no power option. 3) the front seat shells are chromes steel; not stainless steel. 4) that red lens on the door is a reflector and not a light. 5) wires had been plastic-coated for years prior to 1958. "1000% original" despite having ass-ugly wheels replacing the hard-to-find original wheels.
Thanks for the info. and your kind disposition
Re: of the two small lights on the front of the car. One was a fake, for symmetry only. The other was a combination turn/parking light. There were no “running lights” lights on a 58 Chevy.
God…these two guys are annoying as all hell?
Good info. Thanks 😎
These guys are really foaming over this car but forgot that this styling was based on the M-B “Gull Wing”.
why the funky wheels----keep it original
Nothing more irritating than two guys that that have knowledge and talk over one another to show how much they know, or think they know. Case in point on the passenger side rear the tear in the quarter panel sheet metal by the bumper. This damage was more common than most people think. If your car was bumped from behind or you backed into something , the rear bumper would be pushed into the quarter and tear the sheet metal then return to the original position. Ask me how I know? This is a great find and this car with a little work can be returned back to it's original glory.
@user-wv9zc7pc9s How do I know ? I owned a 1958 BelAir 2dr coup that was bumped in the rear at the local DRIVE IN one evening. The bumper moved forward and tore the sheetmetal then returned to the original position.
Why are they both talking at the same time? AAF.😮
Just excited about the car! 😎
Where are the original wheels, it would look nicer.
He has them in the garage with the original tires 😎
get out the saw🤣😂🙂🙃😊
Ok lol😊
My 1958 del rey was a rust bucket
@@GeorgeTudhope-m2c still cool though right?
T don't know why they wouldn't have sold a lot of 58s. But the 64 my opinion uglier than hell.
The reason they didn’t sell well is because there was a recession.
64 Impalas were not ugly.
" a 58 chevy? EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW"
Why are they shouting at each other?
Because they’re excited about the car! 😎
Chevrolet outsold ford in 1958
😎👊🏻😎
OK Boomers...
Narrative leaves a lot to be desired. Car guys know all they are babbling o and on about .all cars f had quad headlights starting in 58 models. Of course no air bags. Duh.
May we suggest you find another channel to watch!
Its original except for the add ons and replacement stuff. But other than that.