Chevrolet embarked on a major redesign for 1958. Starting with an all-new “Safety Girder” chassis, a cruciform-type backbone without side rails, the evolution included lower, wider and longer bodies. The wheelbase grew two inches to 117.5, and styling adopted a sculptured theme, with cove-like rear fenders wrapping around into the rear fascia where the taillights were ensconced.

Emphasizing the newness of the bodies were new model names. The One-Fifty and Two-Ten series were replaced by Del Ray and Biscayne, respectively. Bel Air remained at the top of the catalogue, but a new subseries was created for the convertible coupe and hardtop sport coupe. Called “Impala,” after the swift African antelope, these two body styles had distinctive, rear sheet metal with three taillights per side and special trim with simulated side air scoops.

The Impala on offer has been treated to a frame-off restoration with great attention to detail and has many desirable and rare options. It runs with a 348-cid V-8 engine with a four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust. The transmission is automatic. The Chevrolet is presented in Aegean Aqua and has a fantastic tri-tone interior, mainly in complementary turquoise, and the car also features a white vinyl power top. This eye-catching convertible has factory air conditioning, AM radio with rear speaker, clock, tissue dispenser, vacuum ashtray, traffic light viewer, floor mats, gorgeous bright trim elements, dual mirrors, dual antennas, fender skirts, whitewall tires, factory spinner wheel covers; power steering and brakes. The overall beautiful presentation of the Impala is seen throughout the car, including the undercarriage.