The impala was chevrolet s popular flagship passenger car and was amongst the better selling american made automobiles in the united states. It was distinguished for many years by its symmetrical triple taillights. The impala option added special trim, a deluxe interior and resulted in the highest selling price in the chevrolet lineup. This swap kit is made specifically for 19581964 impala, biscayne, bel air and delray. Taking delivery of our 1959 chevrolet impala convertible. The chevrolet impala is a fullsize car built by chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985, 1994 to. The bad news is that most were built more than 50 years ago and are showing their age, and. Crossmember back, stainless steel, chevy, impala, 3. The 1959 chevrolet was gms famous designer harley earls final, dramatic statement before his retirement. Ecklers late great chevy can make the restoration, repair or upgrade of your 5885 full size impala, bel air, and chevy biscayne happen one stop shopping everything you need. Dan gurneys 1961 impala pays a visit to the jim cla. All bright work and chrome professionally restored to a mirror finish. Chevy impalas through the years detroit free press.
We have all the parts and accessories you need to help restore your 1959 late great chevy, at the best. The 1958 bel air impala was designed be structurally different from chevrolet s more economicallypriced models. Mechanix illustrated a road test of the 1959 chevrolet impala. For nearly 50 years, weve fueled the passion of automotive enthusiasts. Cc34609 a very rare 1959 chevy impala two door hardtop with factory 348 engine with three deuces four speed. It became the bestselling automobile in the us when fullsize models dominated the market. The 2006 chevrolet impala was given a massive upgrade thanks to a 303horsepower 5. The worlds leading supplier of parts for the restoration of chevrolet impalas and other models of fullsize chevrolet cars. After six decades, the final impala will roll down the line thursday. A major restyling across the entire chevrolet line in 1959 did nothing to slow down the impala, which became a distinct model that year. In fact, at the time, the trunk area of the 59 impala was one of chevrolets largest, capable of containing a whopping 32 cubicfeet of cargo.
Are you trying to find 1959 chevrolet impala values. Performance was a priority from the beginning, as the first impala could be ordered with a 315 hp, 348 v8 engine. The 1961 chevrolet impala was easily distinguished from the other full size chevrolets with its triple taillights, crossed racing flags insignia at the center of the rear deck and at the rear fenders with impala script on the fenders as well. Sharing bodyshells with lowerend buicks and oldsmobiles as well as with pontiac, part of a gm economy move, the chevrolet s wheelbase was 112 inches longer. Mechanix illustrated a road test of the 1959 chevrolet. Across the board, the 1958 models were longer, lower, and wider than those of previous years.
We offer quality reproduction parts plus many used parts for the items that have not been produced yet. The car was not based on the top of the line bel air coupe, but instead the cheap. This year, the impala was separated into its own model, and included a fourdoor hardtop, fourdoor sedan, twodoor coupe, and convertible. Thanks for shopping with ecklers late great chevy your home for full size chevy and impala parts. The impala had a extended wheel base for additional stability and upward wing shaped tailfin that allowed for a unique body style. The new impalas were longer, lower, wider, and more curvy.
Chevrolet first adopted the name of a fast, agile african antelope for a mid1950s show car. Feb 9, 2017 1959 chevrolet impala the chevrolet impala is a full size automobile built by the chevrolet division of general motors introduced for the 1958 model year. Wellmannered and confidenceinspiring during daytoday driving, the impala is a willing and accommodating commuting partner. The 1959 impala production totaled approximately 473,000 units. Its not especially agile, however, and its fuel economy estimates are poor for the large car class.
Then, with one of chevrolet s young engineers and a. The chevrolet impala fourth generation are fullsize automobiles produced by chevrolet for the 1965 through 1970 model years. In 1961, dan gurney shipped a chevrolet impala to england, intent on beating the jaguars that dominated the british saloon car championship. If you enjoy the videos and would like to sponsor me on patreon, my creator link is on my car. Trade in for this 1959 chevrolet impala as one of the largest classic car dealerships in the world, we are always looking for new inventory.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable. Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1959 chevrolet impala parts, including 1959 chevrolet impala interior parts and soft trim, 1959 chevrolet impala exterior sheet metal, 1959 chevrolet impala moldings, 1959 chevrolet impala emblems, 1959 chevrolet impala weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. Impala bobs chevrolet restoration parts for classic. The 1959 chevrolet was designer harley earls final, dramatic statement before his retirement.
Please visit my collection of motor vehicles on flickr where you will find over. Your 1959 chevy impala will have great stopping power and an eyecatching look under the hood when its equipped with one of our performance brake master cylinders. In 1958, the impala was introduced as a top of the line bel air hardtop and convertible. We stock a complete line of 1958 chevy parts, from small clips to complete interiors. Using a new xframe chassis, the roof line was three inches lower, bodies were two inches wider, and curb weight increased. Get the bowtie fever with these muscle cars and cruisers from the past. The v8 powered chevrolet impala ss was discontinued after the 2009 model. Deriving its name from the southern african antelope, chevrolet s most expensive passenger model through 1965 had become the best selling automobile in the united st. West coast classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional rotisserie frame off restored an. A member of our sales department will be in touch within 24 hours. Chevy impala parts chevy caprice parts chevy bel air. Mauri is a gm engineer and headed up chevrolet s successful racing team until the big three decided to get out of competition last year. Chevrolet inline six 6 235 261 216 207 194 181 rebuild engine manual book fits. On april 12, 1980, this 1959 chevrolet impala convertible was serviced at plumb lake shell in reno, nevada.
The mystery motor refers to junior johnsons most famous car, which was a 1963 chevy impala ss with an extremely rare mk ii engine. Chevy 348409 engine block guide the good news about 348 and 409 blocks is there were more than 18 different chevrolet wengine factory blocks built from 1958 to 1965. The 1965 impala was all new, while the 1967 and 1969 models featured new bodies on the same redesigned perimeter frame introduced on the 1965 models. Chevrolet gave it one more try and published an ad featuring a fuelinjected impala in the march 1959 issue of motor trend that touted the benefits of fuel injection. The chevrolet impala convertible was completely redesigned for the 1959 model year. In addition to carrying 1959 late great chevy parts, we have parts available for all late great chevy models. Lots of books and articles and websites will answer that one bill. Today, the 59 impala s protruded tailfins and extended wheelbase remain popular with collectors. Read on to learn all the secrets behind the history of chevrolet brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. Take a young architect thats me with a corvette appetite, a onecar budget and a family of wife, three kids and a puppy, and youve got frustration. The center of this conversion is our engine mounts and crossmember kit. The chevrolet impala received a major restyling for the 2006 model year that also included a new 3. The impala had wheel discs, and wide side moldings with contrasting insert panels. From the book, chevrolet 19111960 by author michael w.
It didnt matter so much about the handling of the car to designers the impala was more about style. General motors will stop producing the impala, along with several other. Chevrolet impala the chevrolet impala was a fullsize automobile manufactured by chevrolet division of gm first produced in 1957. Before louis chevrolet himself ever established the chevrolet motor car. Chevrolet impala impala history new impalas and used. Auto city classic is the largest manufacturer of 1958 chevrolet parts. The end result became as much of a 1950s icon as elvis presley. The 2020 chevrolet impala has a smooth ride and a reasonably potent v6 engine. Spend your time at home wisely with a great read from our selection of motor racing and car books. The chevrolet caprice was introduced as a topline impala sport sedan for model year 1965, later becoming a separate series. He led the sole race entered, at silverstone, at least until a rear wheel failed with just two laps to go.
We offer the most complete selection of impala parts for restoration, upgrades, and accessories for your classic chevy. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. If you are interested in trading your high quality car for one of ours, simply fill out this form. Sales hit 473,000 units, making it chevy s topselling car nameplate. Distributor, blueprinted hei, magnetic pickup, adjustable vacuum advance, red cap, chevy, bigsmall block, each part. The secret history of chevrolet motor trend motortrend. Born as chevrolet s the 1959 chevrolet impala replaced the three taillight assembly with single, teardrop lights. The outrageous fins, plenty of horsepower and luxurious extras. William crapo durants greatest failure led to the creation of chevrolet. This engine was a very limited production model that was. Posted on october 4, 2006 by dave stromberger november 21, 2015. Changes as the decade of the 60s arrived saw the impala s styling become more conservative.
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