1958 Chevrolet Other for sale $29,995
| 1958 Chevrolet Other $29,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $29,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
The 1958 Chevrolets were all-new and thanks to their one-year-only designand#44; they remain some of the most highly-sought collectables of the 1950s. This handsome two-tone 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop delivers the things that we love about 50s cars (chromeand#44; high styleand#44; and more chrome) and adds some thoughtful upgrades like a built 348 cubic inch V8 and a 4-speed that make it a blast to drive. The burgundy and white paint scheme on this car is a slight update on one of the original paint schemes of 1958and#44; and thats really the theme of the whole car. The work was done a few years ago so there are a few minor bumps and bruisesand#44; but this big coupe has a ton of presence and looks like a far more expensive machine. The chiseled hardtop has a very forward-looking appearanceand#44; and chrome was still very much in fashion in 1958and#44; which perhaps represented the very height of trim application on GM cars. Most of the brightwork on this car is likely original and in good conditionand#44; but some is showing its age and the grille has been replaced by an aftermarket tubular setup that gives it a trick custom look without upsetting the natural lines of the car. The doors fit welland#44; the trim lines up from panel to paneland#44; and the whole thing has a very expensive look that isnt reflected in its price. This is a heck of a lot of car for the money. The two tone tan and burgundy interior is a beautiful complement to the bodyworkand#44; keeping a very stock look thats stylish and comfortable. Theres an OEM flair to the patternsand#44; but its not totally stockand#44; so youll find wonderful details throughoutand#44; ranging from the very ornate door panels to the headlinerand#44; which uses pleated inserts to continue the theme. Factory gauges monitor the basicsand#44; and while sharp-eyed viewers will spot the familiar automatic transmission selector quadrantand#44; this one now has a Hurst shifter and cue ball knob in the centerand#44; connected to a 4-speed manual gearbox. Gray carpets tame the interior and keep it from getting too busy and a newer AM/FM/cassette stereo has been neatly installed in the center of the dash. You also get seat belts for safetyand#44; heavy-duty floor matsand#44; and a giant trunk wearing OEM-style spatter paint. This cars 348 cubic inch V8 was the biggest powerplant you could get in 1958and#44; and while there are detractors who claim its a truck engineand#44; one drive will convince you otherwise. It makes great torque to move this big coupe without working too hardand#44; and thanks to a mild cam upgradeand#44; an Edelbrock carburetor and 4-barrel intake manifoldand#44; and factory-looking exhaust manifoldsand#44; it drives superbly. Bright Chevy Orange paint highlights the satin black engine bayand#44; along with the unique W-shaped valve covers that were a staple of 348/409 engines. Other chrome bits include the air cleanerand#44; alternatorand#44; and water neckand#44; so it looks dressed up without going too far. The 4-speed manual makes the most of the engines ample torque curve and its a superlative cruiser at almost any speed. The undercarriage is quite stock and originaland#44; including the surprisingly effective drum brakes that seem to have no problems managing the weight and speed of this Bel Air. Glasspack-style mufflers add a 50s soundtrack and big wide whitewall tires on chrome wheels give it the right look. Show-quality Impalas bring huge moneyand#44; but this Bel Air offers the same lookand#44; great powerand#44; and a cool mild custom look that will take you back to your childhood. Call today! |