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1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

F58L140152roadUnited States
Engine
5.7L (348 cu in) V8 'Turbo Thrust' with three two-barrel carburetors, 280 hp
Colour
Honey Beige

The 1958 Chevrolet Impala convertible was a landmark model — the first year the Impala name appeared in the Chevrolet production lineup, featuring an all-new one-year-only bodyshell, all-coil suspension, and the 348 cu. in. 'W' V-8. This Honey Beige example carries the desirable Tri-Power 280 hp engine with Turboglide transmission and an extensive factory options list. A body-off restoration was completed in 2008, after which it earned AACA First Junior and Senior awards and a 2012 AACA National Award.

Ownership

  1. —Auction sale
    Sold US$148,500

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

  2. 2004 →Acquisition unknown
    Consignor
    partial documentation

    Car kept in climate-controlled storage throughout ownership; a body-off restoration was commissioned from J.R. Burkholder of Paradise, Pennsylvania, completed in 2008.

Competition

  1. 2008AACA
    AACA 1st Junior Award
    1st Junior

    Award received following completion of body-off restoration, attesting to restoration quality.

  2. 2008AACA
    AACA Senior Award
    Senior Award
  3. 2012AACA
    AACA National Award — James Melton Memorial Cup
    National Award Winner

    Vehicle earned the James Melton Memorial Cup at the 2012 AACA national-level judging.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 2008Restoration
    J.R. Burkholder

    Full body-off restoration carried out to a high standard, consistent with subsequent AACA concours recognition.

    Workshop located in Paradise, Pennsylvania. Work commissioned by the consignor.

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