@@Notoproject2025 you don’t like the car just leave. Also those things are easy to fix so easy a mater of fact that resto mods exist and completely modernize the car while keeping the look so it is possible. If Joe normal can do it in his garage so can a billion dollar factory.
Just an FYI - that actually is an aftermarket dealer installed air conditioning system, albeit it is period correct. If you ordered factiry air conditioning on a ‘58 Impala, which you could, it actually DID come with integrated vent ports below the dashboard. It also came with a black compressor made by Fridgidaire. It would have a reddish/orange label on the all black compressor with the Fridgidaire name and logo on it.
Funny how that all worked out back then. Like General Motors owning Frigidaire; AMC and Kelvinator were once the same company.... Chrysler made parts for NASA....
Very stylish. These are somewhat overlooked as they're between the '57s and the '59s but it's not a bad car in its own right. This is perfect for going for a cruise. The little bit of rust means that it's no trailer queen and actually gets used. 4-tracks were invented by Earl "Madman" Muntz, famous for cheap used cars and budget home electronics in a time when a TV cost as much as a car. Muntz was famous for clipping wires as his engineers were designing electronics to see what wires were actually necessary. The 8-track was a stereo development of the 4-track by Bill Lear, the same guy who created the Learjet.
One of my older brothers had a 1958 Impala. It was a 4 door with the BIG 348 motor and two speed tran. Little slow off the line but top end was really fast. When he bought it used the original owners had put plastic on the front and rear seats so they were like new in 1965. Got to drive it some and it was a dream ride back then. Also had factory AC and it had vents not the after market on yours.
Tim Allen who starred as Tim "Toolman" Taylor on the '90s show Home Improvement owns a 1955 Chevy Nomad. In one episode they showed him dropping a 2 ton beam on it. He didn't actually drop the beam on the nomad but a similar car
What’s surprising to me is the fact that a lot of these old cars have automatics as opposed to manuals. I’d definitely choose the manual over the automatic for driving experience especially back then i don’t imagine those automatics were all that good
3:33 The history of the 4-track and how Bill Lear (who helped found Motorola and brought radios to cars in the early 30s and who fathered the Lear Jet) evolved it into the 8-Track--with some slightly scandalous business moves being made--is pretty wild!
Always wanted a '58 Chevy. I saw a nice mint green one for sale about fifteen years ago for only $2,000. Sadly I was in college at the time and had precisely $0 to spend on a car. I'm sure I couldn't even touch a drivable one for under five figures at this point.
My dad had one of these..... Same color and all. I remember mom driving to the grocery store, I went with her and was standing up in the passengers seat while she was driving. NO seatbelts, NO safety, and I lived through it. Things were so much more simple back then, not much money to be made but we had everything that we needed. This was in the late 1960's. What a time!!!
There were no 4 door 58 Impalas. 1959 was the first for 4 door Impalas. They came in either sedan or hardtop. Engines available in 1958 were: 235 cu in. 6, 283 V8 equipped with 2 barrel, 4 barrel carbs or Corvette Fuel Injection (horse powers ranged from 185 to 290 HP). Another 1st was the 348 cu. in. V8 that came wtih 1- 4 barrel carb at 250 HP or 3-2 barrel carbs with 285 HP. Beside the 3 speed standard and overdrive transmissions the 58 came with either the 2 speed Powerglide transmission or the variable speed Turboglide transmission (troublesome).
Powerglide debuted in Chevrolets in 1950. In 1954, it was updated to be a real 2-speed with take-off in low. Early Powerglides could only access LOW by putting the selector in L. Essentially, early Powerglides are a single speed transmission. Powerglide lasted until the debut of the Turbo-Hydramatic in 1965 or 1966 (I can't remember). The only other transmission available at that time (1957 through 1962) was the TURBOGlide. Based upon the Buick Dynaflow, it was complex but silky smooth. However, when it failed, it was almost too complex to rebuild in the field and many cars were swapped to either a Powerglide, or the Turbo Hydramatic. Also, that car has an aftermarket air conditioner. Factory air would be nicely integrated into the dash. Power seats were available through-out the 50's, usually on more expensive cars. I think Chevy debuted a power seat in 1955. However the seat in that car is out of a much later car. Note the headrests.
A lot more room in the 4dr - except they didn't make a 4dr in 1958, only the sport coupe and convertible. If this had been the original interior it would have been tri-toned, that was specific to the Impala, and there would have been a fixed position rear center arm rest as well. Also brushed aluminum trim on the door card. Overally the effect would have been much more upscale / razzle-dazzle. Production figures were decent in 58, but this was still essentially a special edition. It was 1965 where Chevy made over a million Impalas that the car became absolutely ubiquitous. Not even counting the various Biscaynes, Bel Airs, Caprices. Probably still stands as the most produced namplate in a single year.
I love the styling of the 58, but there are reasons it was a one year only design. The complexity of the construction, along with the UAW strike that year, resulted in poor quality. These are quite expensive to restore today due the the one year production.
My first car , 1964 Chevy ll Nova: 194ci straight 6, and that 2 speed transmission. Mo matter how hard you pushed it, or how easily you babied it , it shifted at 32 mph, regardless. It was pretty much a rust bucket by the time I bought it [ $400.oo] , but it ran like a champ. 🚗🙂
I consider the peeps that were born from 96-99..they generally have so much overlap with millenials and gen Z" that I call them "Zellinials"...or something to that effect...
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It's amazing how manufacturers did things 60+ years ago that we "can't" do today.
Lol, for real. Now all car companies seem to focus on are screens, screens, and more screens 😒
Like build cars that would impale the driver with the steering column?
Awful ass brakes?
@@Notoproject2025 you don’t like the car just leave.
Also those things are easy to fix so easy a mater of fact that resto mods exist and completely modernize the car while keeping the look so it is possible. If Joe normal can do it in his garage so can a billion dollar factory.
If you like this car, it is featured in the movie "American Graffiti".
@@edreynolds8721it was. Lol
Just an FYI - that actually is an aftermarket dealer installed air conditioning system, albeit it is period correct. If you ordered factiry air conditioning on a ‘58 Impala, which you could, it actually DID come with integrated vent ports below the dashboard. It also came with a black compressor made by Fridgidaire. It would have a reddish/orange label on the all black compressor with the Fridgidaire name and logo on it.
Funny how that all worked out back then. Like General Motors owning Frigidaire; AMC and Kelvinator were once the same company.... Chrysler made parts for NASA....
Very stylish. These are somewhat overlooked as they're between the '57s and the '59s but it's not a bad car in its own right. This is perfect for going for a cruise. The little bit of rust means that it's no trailer queen and actually gets used.
4-tracks were invented by Earl "Madman" Muntz, famous for cheap used cars and budget home electronics in a time when a TV cost as much as a car. Muntz was famous for clipping wires as his engineers were designing electronics to see what wires were actually necessary. The 8-track was a stereo development of the 4-track by Bill Lear, the same guy who created the Learjet.
One of my older brothers had a 1958 Impala. It was a 4 door with the BIG 348 motor and two speed tran. Little slow off the line but top end was really fast. When he bought it used the original owners had put plastic on the front and rear seats so they were like new in 1965. Got to drive it some and it was a dream ride back then. Also had factory AC and it had vents not the after market on yours.
Tim Allen who starred as Tim "Toolman" Taylor on the '90s show Home Improvement owns a 1955 Chevy Nomad. In one episode they showed him dropping a 2 ton beam on it. He didn't actually drop the beam on the nomad but a similar car
The front seat is not original. Headrest weren't available for 58
Cast iron power glides were available on the 58. I had one with the 348
I think all Powerglides of that era were iron. It was the 1960's ones that had aluminum cases.
Sweet ride. I like how the column shift cars had a "Perdull" on them (PRNDL). That's a Green A res running gag.
I absolutely love the looks of this car. I think (I could be wrong) the Impala badge in the back seats is a speaker grille.
TRUE IT WAS THE OPTIONAL 2ND SPKR.
What’s surprising to me is the fact that a lot of these old cars have automatics as opposed to manuals. I’d definitely choose the manual over the automatic for driving experience especially back then i don’t imagine those automatics were all that good
3:33 The history of the 4-track and how Bill Lear (who helped found Motorola and brought radios to cars in the early 30s and who fathered the Lear Jet) evolved it into the 8-Track--with some slightly scandalous business moves being made--is pretty wild!
Always wanted a '58 Chevy. I saw a nice mint green one for sale about fifteen years ago for only $2,000. Sadly I was in college at the time and had precisely $0 to spend on a car. I'm sure I couldn't even touch a drivable one for under five figures at this point.
My dad had one of these..... Same color and all. I remember mom driving to the grocery store, I went with her and was standing up in the passengers seat while she was driving. NO seatbelts, NO safety, and I lived through it. Things were so much more simple back then, not much money to be made but we had everything that we needed. This was in the late 1960's. What a time!!!
Great video ❤ but everyone forgets the 2000-2005 Impalas - a very underrated car
Computerized front wheel drive GARBAGE. GM should never have used the iconic Impala name on these things.
There were no 4 door 58 Impalas. 1959 was the first for 4 door Impalas. They came in either sedan or hardtop. Engines available in 1958 were: 235 cu in. 6, 283 V8 equipped with 2 barrel, 4 barrel carbs or Corvette Fuel Injection (horse powers ranged from 185 to 290 HP). Another 1st was the 348 cu. in. V8 that came wtih 1- 4 barrel carb at 250 HP or 3-2 barrel carbs with 285 HP. Beside the 3 speed standard and overdrive transmissions the 58 came with either the 2 speed Powerglide transmission or the variable speed Turboglide transmission (troublesome).
Not so fast hotshot! My older brother had a 1958 4 door Impala with a 348 V8 and two speed Power Glide tran.
Powerglide debuted in Chevrolets in 1950. In 1954, it was updated to be a real 2-speed with take-off in low. Early Powerglides could only access LOW by putting the selector in L. Essentially, early Powerglides are a single speed transmission. Powerglide lasted until the debut of the Turbo-Hydramatic in 1965 or 1966 (I can't remember).
The only other transmission available at that time (1957 through 1962) was the TURBOGlide. Based upon the Buick Dynaflow, it was complex but silky smooth. However, when it failed, it was almost too complex to rebuild in the field and many cars were swapped to either a Powerglide, or the Turbo Hydramatic.
Also, that car has an aftermarket air conditioner. Factory air would be nicely integrated into the dash.
Power seats were available through-out the 50's, usually on more expensive cars. I think Chevy debuted a power seat in 1955. However the seat in that car is out of a much later car. Note the headrests.
My first car was a '68 Chevelle coupe. 327 powerglide.
So true.
My dad called the turbo glide the trouble glide because of all the problems it had
Baseball, apple pie, hotdogs, and Chevrolet. The American way.
Mad Man Muntz created the 4-track "Stereo Pak" 1962-1970. The power seat is from a 70's era car, just look at the headrests and the gap in the middle.
The pinnacle of hot rods
In 1958 there was a coupe and a convertible Impala. Four doors came in 1959.
This 1958 Chevy Impala is in dire need of a full Restoration A.S.A.P. Get it done!
A lot more room in the 4dr - except they didn't make a 4dr in 1958, only the sport coupe and convertible. If this had been the original interior it would have been tri-toned, that was specific to the Impala, and there would have been a fixed position rear center arm rest as well. Also brushed aluminum trim on the door card. Overally the effect would have been much more upscale / razzle-dazzle. Production figures were decent in 58, but this was still essentially a special edition. It was 1965 where Chevy made over a million Impalas that the car became absolutely ubiquitous. Not even counting the various Biscaynes, Bel Airs, Caprices. Probably still stands as the most produced namplate in a single year.
I love the styling of the 58, but there are reasons it was a one year only design. The complexity of the construction, along with the UAW strike that year, resulted in poor quality. These are quite expensive to restore today due the the one year production.
WHEN CARS WERE ART.
Dream car.
I learned something never heard of a four track and I’m 63 years old
I HAD ONE, THEN AN 8 TRACK, THEN CASSETTE, THEN CD.
@@7c8f9x 4 tracks didn't last very long because the 8 tracks came out not long after.
Awesome ride bro.... Great video 👍
Fully automatic Powerglide first became available in the 1953 Chevy. 1958 was the first year for the Impala.
the 1958 Bel Air Impala is my favorite impala
Yes, you are right, It is a 1958 BelAir, Impala. 🏎
Amazing content as always
Cool car! I'd never heard of 4 track tapes,either!
My first car , 1964 Chevy ll Nova:
194ci straight 6, and that 2 speed transmission. Mo matter how hard you pushed it, or how easily you babied it , it shifted at 32 mph, regardless.
It was pretty much a rust bucket by the time I bought it [ $400.oo] , but it ran like a champ.
🚗🙂
58 HAD NO 4 DOOR IMPALAS IT WAS A BEL AIR 4 DOOR HARDTOP AND SEDAN ONLY, WE HAD 1.IMPALAS WERE 2 DOOR ONLY.
The 58 Chevrolet did not look like the 57, that was a completely different body. The 1958 Impala had the look of the /1958 Cadillac.
Super cool. Love the Impala... not the new ones as you mentioned.
1958 Impalas did not have
front seats with headrests. That seat is out of something else and put in that car. Kevin Phoenix
The power glide came out in 1950 and 1953 was the first year. It would shift on its own
that's the car i saw in the background in daytona review. that's the cool impala whereas impalas stop being cool in 1980s. factory radio & ac.
That is not factory a/c and by 58 Chevy did have integrated vents for their factory a/c.
That looks like a "factory approved" dealer add on a/c. Ford did not have integrated a/c until 1965.
damn, we're the same age
The 10th and last generation of the Impala ran from 2014-2020.
I actually place the 58 Impala above the 57 Chevy as my favorite Chevy ever
That 2 speed... Yikes. Its great for racing but its really holding it back. Why not manual swap this for more fun? Is the owner in the comments?
2 speeds is fine for cruising. This is a car for cruising low and slow.
@@bwofficial1776 good God...
Soo nice
Sweet
I consider the peeps that were born from 96-99..they generally have so much overlap with millenials and gen Z" that I call them "Zellinials"...or something to that effect...
That red is way over saturated and too bright. They did not have reds this bright in the 1950's
I really would not know, Lee
That front seat is not original.
97 makes you a Gen. Z!
😍❤️💯👍
First veiw comment and like.
The '58 GM line as a whole was just UGLY. Harley Earl at his worst.