1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

F58T209188roadUnited States

Engine: 348 cu in (5.7L approx.) V8 triple-carbureted 'Tri Power'
Colour: Onyx black

A 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, representing the model's debut year as Chevrolet's flagship, finished in Onyx Black with a tri-tone blue interior and period-correct accessories including a continental kit and whitewalls. The car was comprehensively restored by its most recent owner following acquisition from a California private collection in 2009. It is powered by the 'Tri Power' 348 cubic-inch V-8, upgraded with a four-speed manual gearbox, and retains power steering and brakes.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$132,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
→ 2009-10-01
Private California collection
partial documentation
Vehicle was held within a private collection based in California prior to its sale in October 2009.
2009-10-01 →Private sale
Consignor
partial documentation
Acquired from the California collection and commissioned a full restoration, including Onyx Black paintwork and a tri-tone blue interior to factory-correct specifications.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
Full restoration carried out by the consignor, encompassing Onyx Black paintwork, a factory-correct tri-tone blue interior with anodized aluminum trim, and period accessories including a continental kit, dual antennas, and spinner hubs with wide whitewall tires.
Work also included fitment of a four-speed synchromesh manual gearbox with a floor-mounted shifter in place of the original transmission.
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Modification
A four-speed synchromesh manual transmission with floor-mounted shift lever was installed in place of the original gearbox, complementing the existing 'Tri Power' V-8.

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