1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
- Engine
- 5.7L (348 cu. in.) OHV V-8 with three twin-barrel carburetors, 280 bhp
- Colour
- 'Cay Coral'
A 1958 Chevrolet Impala convertible, one of 55,800 produced that model year, finished in Cay Coral with a matching interior and white top. Equipped with the 280 bhp 348 cu. in. 'Tri-Power' V-8, three-speed manual gearbox, and positraction rear axle, the car carries an extensive accessories list. A body-off restoration completed in 2004–2005 earned top AACA Junior and Senior awards in 2007, along with a near-perfect score of 997/1,000 from the Classic Chevy Club.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$161,700
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCollection of high-standard vehicles, Pennsylvania areapartial documentation
Vehicle maintained in a climate-controlled facility and restored to show quality by J.R. Burkholder of Paradise, Pennsylvania, during 2004–2005; only 180 miles driven post-restoration.
Competition
- 2007Antique Automobile Club of AmericaAACA Senior and Junior Judging 20071st Junior and 1st Senior awards; Post War Car Award, Southeastern Division
Vehicle earned both Junior and Senior first-place recognition along with a regional post-war category award.
- 2007Classic Chevy ClubClassic Chevy Club 1958 Trailered Restored Car Show 2007Best Interior Award and 1st Place 1958 Trailered Restored Car; scored 997 out of 1000 points
Near-perfect score of 997 out of a possible 1000 points awarded at this judged event.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2005RestorationJ.R. Burkholder
Full body-off restoration carried out between 2004 and 2005, resulting in a concours-quality rebuild that subsequently earned near-perfect judging scores and multiple AACA awards.
Workshop located in Paradise, Pennsylvania. Approximately 180 miles accumulated on the car since the restoration was completed.
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