1958 Chevrolet Impala Automatic 348 V8 Hardtop

Inside is more black, but the stylists really took their time, and so there's much more going on here. The black seats receive a cool tri-tone insert that both breaks up the sea of darkness and adds distinction. The door panels are even done to match. It all has that overall look of quality that will have you rolling down all the windows on this pillar-less hardtop so that everyone can get a good view inside. And when you're out on the road, the AM/FM radio gives you proper driving tunes.

This coupe was given a full restoration mid-way thought life, and when it's a labor of love by an owner, the quality becomes the true hallmark of the car. So the factory-correct Onyx Black has a deep shine. A recent machine polish really makes it pop today. But it takes more than paint to get it looking so right. Only good sheet metal will allow for a mirror black to look this good. The car is a visual delight, too, with awesome details everywhere you look. Check out the chrome grille that runs from end to end in the front of this lower, wider, longer '58 Chevy. The hardtop styling of the top-of-the-line Impala just looked fast standing still, and you can see how this first-year car really launched the now legendary nameplate. The sides had full-length chrome trim. Plus, the rear quarter panels began an outline that would seamlessly wrap around the taillights for an appearance like tailfins turned on their side - a very cool iconic touch. They even added continental kit for even more classic style. All this brightwork is essential to properly represent the '58 Impala's unique look, and all is present and shining. Even the factory stylized wheel covers and whitewalls are on this one, so you know some real time and money was spent getting this big Chevy right.