It’s parked in Modesto, California should you want to check it out live. The car clearly needs a full restoration, but an in-person inspection is without a doubt recommended, especially because you need to be able to determine what can still be saved on this Impala.Īnd at the first glance, the pricing seems to be a little bit too ambitious as well, as the owner expects to get $21,500 for the car in the current condition. I wouldn’t necessarily be surprised to find some holes here too, so be ready for some serious patching when removing the carpets. 14,800 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible 348/280 HP Tri-Power engine Worcester, MA 348/280 HP Tri-Power engine Powerglide transmission Factory air conditioning Power steering and brakes Power windows Power 6-way seat Power top Deluxe heater Padded dash Spinner hubcaps Dual antennas Door handle guards Glass rear windo. Unfortunately, we’re not provided with a closer look at the floors and the trunk, so it’s hard to tell how much damage the rust has managed to do in these areas. Not only that the exterior looks rough, but the interior too requires major fixes, and there’s a chance some seats might need to be replaced completely. Though it goes without saying that bringing this Impala back to mint condition won’t be easy. So if you’re looking for a ’59 model to restore, this may be a solid candidate for the job. More surprising is this Impala is still almost 100 percent complete, according to the Craigslist seller, as no big parts are missing. And to be honest, it’s no wonder why if you check out the photos in the gallery, as the car looks like it’s been sitting for quite a while, so it’s a miracle it hasn’t already become a rust bucket. The Impala that we have here comes with the 235 under the hood, but at this point, it’s no longer running. The engine lineup for model year 1959 included three different units, starting with the 235ci (3.9-liter) straight-six borrowed from its predecessor, and continuing with the 283ci (4.6-liter) and 348ci (5.7-liter) V8s.
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