The Impala nameplate came to be in 1958 when Chevrolet introduced it as the top-of-the-line Bel Air, while a year later, the company decided to release it as a stand-alone series thanks to the surprising initial success recorded by the car
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While we don’t know if this Impala was born with a six-cylinder or a V8 under the hood given the VIN code hasn’t been provided, worth knowing is there’s nothing but fresh air in the engine bay right now.
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On the other hand, it’s hard to tell what else is missing, so while this Impala is a restoration candidate that could end up being worth a small fortune, it still requires a thorough visual inspection to figure out just how much money, time, and effort are required to bring it back to a mint condition.
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But at the end of the day, this first-year Impala still deserves a second chance, especially because it’s the one that gave birth to a nameplate that eventually became the number one model in Chevrolet’s lineup. The bidding starts at $4,000 and there’s no reserve.
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