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It's nice to see an original car that is still in good condition. I've never seen a '58 Chevrolet Biscayne before, and it's rare to see any classic cars with an inline-6. Thanks for sharing, Lou!
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The condition of this surviving 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne is fantastic! It even still has its original stickers! I like its color combination (the famous pastel tones of that time) white with turquoise, making its beautiful chrome ornaments stand out more; without forgetting its wheels with the same color arrangement. A beautiful interior, in two tones of turquoise and the good distribution of instruments also decorated in chrome. As always, the manuals and catalogs in the trunk are very interesting; But the extraordinary thing was having found those treaties from the church where its original owner attended and reconstructing, in a certain way, her own history. The final walk along those country roads was nice; It even seemed like they went back to 1958, haha. Congratulations to Mr. Rosborough for celebrating his silver wedding anniversary (25 years) next to this historic gem! Excellent video, and discovery, Lou!
Hi Jaime, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) The church pamphlet sure share how she treated this car with few Sunday rides to church. My pleasure sharing the country drive with you in this car. I appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou
Brings bake memories. When I was young, one of the cars I owned was a 1960 Biscayne with a 235 six, powerglide, no radio or power equipment, etc. My current old car is a 1977 Buick Electra with air, power everything, etc. I am spoiled now days! Thanks Lou.
Hi Lou, Great '58!! My Dad had a '58 2-door Bel-Air in 1964. I had 2 '58's. In 1974, I had a '58 Bel-Air 4-door sedan ( no door posts) and in 1982, I had a '58 Biscayne 4-Door sedan like the one you showed. They were great cars!!
@@loucostabile Our family 1958 Biscayne was solid pastel light blue, had base V8, A/C [very rare then], no backup lights, no power steering or brakes. I was 12 in 1958. We had to go to the Cadillac dealer to service the A/C.
This has got to be one of the most honest and modest Survivor cars out there. I love its appearance, its car story, and that Mr. Rosborough found and kept the church bulletins, too. The original owner and Aunt Bea would both be proud to see it today! Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "This has got to be one of the most honest and modest Survivor cars out there." I agree. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
Nice that you feature a 1958 Chevrolet that is NOT an Impala! I bet more people can identify with a Biscayne rather than an Impala, because it was cheaper than an Impala and also had four doors! More people will remember cars like this one because this is the model that most people probably had. Even though not an Impala, it looks absolutely great! Love the two-tone paint job. Love the originality of this car and the detail of your video. Beautiful interior! Wow, she doesn't have a radio! So different than the '57. Loved this video. Thanks, Lou.
Hi, Lou! You know, it's funny, in 1958 this was just a humble six-cylinder sedan, just an everyday car, and like most of us who have bought a new car, I'm sure Terry's wife's childhood neighbor likely didn't buy this car with the forethought that it was a future classic. But here we are, 65 years later! As you mentioned, the Impala made its debut in 1958, as did the Biscayne, which got its name from a 1955 Chevy show car, and the famous Florida bay. That year, the Impala was offered only as a two-door hardtop and a convertible and was a subseries of the Bel Air. In 1959, the Impala became a full top-of-the-line series with the addition of a four-door sedan and four-door hardtop, and the Biscayne became the entry-level full-size series with the deletion of the Delray, and so it remained until its final year in 1972 (1975 in Canada). There was also a separate series of wagons: Yeoman 2-door and four-door, which used the Delray trim; Brookwood 4-door, 6- and 9-passenger, equivalent to the Biscayne; and the Nomad, which was still the top-of-the-line hauler, but unlike the earlier Nomads was a conventional 4-door. I think those church pamphlets were a sign that God was blessing this car with long life and looking out for it! Thank you, Lou and Terry, for showing us this amazing survivor and taking us on this virtual therapy session!
Hi iswc27, You're right, I agree this one was not in the "classic list" at the time. It was on the get me to church and back list :-) "I think those church pamphlets were a sign that God was blessing this car with long life and looking out for it! " AMEN! Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
My brother had a belair 283 brings back a lot of memories especially sense my brother passed several years ago I loved that old car . Thanks Lou God Bless.
Hi Leroy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, you're welcome, blessings received, and God bless you too, Lou
Love this 58 Biscayne❤ So nice to see a 4 door Biscayne on your show. I like the in line 6 cylinder engine, they were great engines if you took care of them. Even they will go faster than what is legal to drive. I'd like you to find more entry level cars to showcase. We've seen plenty of top line big V8's.
Love the original cars!! This one’s a beauty with great colors. You didn’t mention it’s the first year quad headlights more or less universally adopted. Also, gotta believe the backup lights were an option as well.
I love base models from the 50's and 60's. Sometimes all you wanted was basic transportation without unnecessary doodads to break. And this being an honest little old lady's car is the topper
My Dad had an identical Biscayne, bought brand new. We had many great family vacations with that Chevy, including a trip to Yellowstone from Des Moines.
So many people only want and collect top of the line cars; I've always found a particular charm with low level ones instead. Thanks! The parents of a friend of mine way back when reminds me of his parents' 1958 BelAir.
Hi LoveIsAll, Happy to read you enjoy the charm of a car like this :-) You're welcome. Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Friends Parents car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Thank you for the video! My grandmother traded in her Hemi-powered Dodge on a '58 all-white and with a green interior like this one, but 2 dr. Equipped with 235-6cyl./PowerGlide but with Power Steering. The Dodge was too powerful for her. My dad would take it out for my grandmother, to "blow it out" once in awhile. He would take it up to atleast 100 mph. My grandmother stopped driving in 1967 and my uncle came from Arizona and bought it from her for $300. It had 11K original miles on the odometer. She would usually only drive it to church every Sunday or when she would go shopping. She would take me to the zoo in it and sometimes my family would go for a picnic in the park. On one picnic, she left the key in the ignition and locked the car. Somehow, a man who was there, got into the trunk, went through the backseat and unlocked the car for us. After that, my dad wired an extra set of keys behind the license plate, but nobody ever had to use them. My grandmother would take it in for service every 6 months.
The one year only 58's had a mini Caddy feel. Ironically growing up I knew of two extremely low mile 58's that had the extra same story.....unmarried older Ladies that owned..a beautiful White 2 Dr Bel-air and a Green 4 Dr Biscayne. I tried at 16/17 to buy...no way. Thanks Terry and Lou.
Quite a common sight here in Australia up into the seventies. The Biscayne with the six cylinder motor and three speed column shift manual all that was available as far as I know. That’s a great example.
Hi Peter, Happy to read you appreciate this "great example" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Hi Peter I have a 1958 Chev ‘bel air’ rhd 3spd 235 6 cyl I am trying to find out how many bel airs were built in Australia car came from qld but I have it now in vic
Beautiful survivor - simply impressive. Classic look and great Car Story. I’m glad the car found a great caretaker. Thanks Lou and Terry for letting us see this impeccable Chevy.
What a pleasure to see a car that every family owned and drove years ago. I do not think there was a dual carb option on the stovebolt six, one of the best most reliable engines ever. Nice to see one instead of the multi-carb big block 348's.
Hi Gary, Happy to share this car with you :-) Well I think there was a dual carb option on the six so stay tuned as I'll have another one in a future episode, Lou
Lou my grandfather bought one of those brand new back in 1958 and my mother said she learned to drive on that car. It was a three speed speed on the tree. I thought it was a big change from the 57. I got love for it today years ago I thought it was ugly.
Frank, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) Cars have an amazing way of getting better looking with age. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
In the early 60s I had a "58 Bel Air 4 door sedan. 283 2bbl with a GR [grade retarder trans] and 4 wheel air suspension with engine mounted air compressor. Coral and white paint.Wonderful and reliable car. Wish I still had it today
Very nice car. I had the same year of Chevy but only with the optional 348 engine and turbo-glide transmission. Also, mine was a no-post 4-door hardtop. Loved that car.
Hi Carl V, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
You're welcome, Lou. I had already subscribed. Love your videos and love how well you focus on the car's features and details. Keep up the good work, sir!
I own a 1958 Delray in great condition it’s a four door was a 6 cylinder but was changed to a 350 with manual transmission bought on EBay from a car dealer in west Va love it it’s two tone orange and white
Re Aunt Beas Lark. Always happy to add my 2cents! Several folks have told me, You know where all the bodies are buried. Actually not always, but usually know which cemetery to check! 👻 😉
My parents had a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air that also had the 235 cubic inch in line 6 cylinder engine that looked just like the engine in this car, including the oil bath air cleaner. There was one difference. The 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air had a bypass oil filter on it. It is my understanding that on this engine a bypass oil filter was an option for this car or the owner could install a bypass oil filter on this car. This 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne appears to be completely original and unrestored. Usually a car this age has been restored and modified to where it is a very different car. It is a treat to see an unrestored original car.
Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents 1956 car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing the details you remember about the engine. My pleasure sharing this "treat" with you, Lou
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Yup. I spent my first 7 years riding in a 1958 Biscayne. Same two tone paint and same engine as the one presented here. Difference being Dad's car was a 2 door and it had the right number of pedals as it was a 3 on the tree. Nice to see this car.
Hi Mr Repurpose, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 2 Door with the right amount of pedals :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
For anyone who's curious about the proper color names... it's finished in Tropic Turquoise and Artic White, (the latter only being available on two-tone models; monotone cars used Snowcrest White). Beautiful specimen, considering it's practically all original. ✅
Hey Lou, great job brother! I like the comment you made about NOT taking your hands off the steering wheel while driving that Tank! Plus, I think the owner was sort of funny too. 😅
She's a plain Jane but what a beautiful car! Those inline 6's were a beast! I had one in a '74 Nova and I certainly used and abused it and it still ran great when I sold it!
The other major option is the heater with defroster and, of course, the two tone paint. I think that the back up lights came with the automatic transmission.
Thank you for showcasing another fine classic. I remember these when they were daily drivers lining the streets of my Brooklyn neighborhood. Back then people said they bought the 58 Chevrolet because it looked so much like a Cadillac only much cheaper.
Hi GMP NY, My pleasure sharing this car with you. Happy to read this car brings back memories of the cars in your neighborhood :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hi Lou, Really enjoyed this video of the 58 Chevy. Thank you for doing a video now and then of trucks and cars that are not perfectly restored. Love the survivors. Hey no oil filter ??? Amazing GM would do that in 58.
Beautiful car Lou. Long before my time my grandparents had one like it. It was a Biscayne 4 door also with the 235 six but had a 3 speed on the column shift. It was 2 tone green. We have a picture or 2 of it. Not sure what happened to the car. I did however find the taillights to it when we were going through. My grandpa's shop a few years ago. I kept them as we were cleaning up the place to sell.
Hi PlymouthDuster225, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandparents car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and hope you get a nice price for those taillights, Lou
My dad had the '58 Del Ray. It was the first car I remember as a baby. It was also two tone green, 235 six I believe, and 3 speed on the column. I remember the engine died on my mom coming home from work one day back in '68 and that was it for that car.
Lou, I had a '58 Biscayne two door three speed manual tranny. Eventually I installed a Hurst floor shifter in because the column shifter got so worn, you couldn't really tell what gear you were in. haha
This Chevy full size for 58 looked much nicer and more conservative than the Chrome mobiles in 58 from the sister divisions. I bet a ton more were sold too.
Hey Lou.As a Chevy guy who always liked the look of a 58,I like it. I had a 235 in my 1962 impala, they are good engines.The survivor aspect and cool story, of this car, along with my favorite color combo,make for a rather pleasant viewing experience.Thanks again.
I love it! These rusted so badly here in the Midwest that I am surprised to see one in this condition. The original owner must have had a well ventilated garage. The heater and the two tone paint were options as well. Incidentally, Chevrolet offered two different heaters. They offered a fresh air heater/defroster that we see yet today, but they also offered an “economy” recirculating unit that did not introduce fresh air into the car. The fresh air heater/defroster was not made standard equipment until the 1962 model year.
Having the plug in the finder for the radio antenna makes me think it had a radio and the lady that bought it made the dealer take it out because she didn't want it and didn't want to pay extra for it.
A cartridge oil filter was an option, clamped on to the intake manifold. It was a partial flow, connected to a tee installed at the port on the block for the pressure gauge, the return line connected to a threaded port on the cylinder head.
Greetings Mohamed, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
What a survivor. A few knicks gives it personality. Also goes to show you how things we take for granted now like radios and air conditioners were all optional back then.
I love these original cars, especially when they're lower level models. With the '58, many say that the Bel Air's and Biscayne's were more attractive than the gussied-up Impala! By the way, Inline sixes were good balanced engines. You really don't feel like the engine's struggling.
I was born in 59 Lou had a uncle who bought that same model new and drove it to work in flint at GM. Until the early 70s wore a hole in the floor at gas pedal what a memory WOW thanks Lou
Another excellent episode, Lou. Hopefully the weather will continue to cooperate for you in the days ahead. This '58 Biscayne is beautiful to be sure, but also surprised me that it WAS a Biscayne (not from the title) but from the fact that it seems more of a "mid-level" Chevy from the exterior, and the fancy, snazzy interior! Really more like what the Bel-Air is like on the '59 and '60 models that followed. On the latter two, the Biscayne is extremely plain/spartan. No 'frills' whatsoever, yet this '58 isn't like that. I have to wonder if the original owner ordered it more upscale? The only other thing I can think of is maybe the Biscayne wasn't the bottom model, yet.
Yes, they were still working on the new pecking order with Impala's leap onto the scene. Just a few years earlier, the Biscayne was quite a Motorama show car that previewed some styling elements that would (and would not) end up going into later production cars. @@loucostabile
Sorry gyus, the back up lights were an option as well, as least here in Canada; great car, First I ever drove-'58 BelAir hartop, 235/sliip and slide. Thanks
Although the '58 and '59 are completely different, the way the fin begins branching out does foreshadow what goes 'full scale' on the '59, even though these fins are rolled/sculptured.
This is a outstanding model of a car model that no one ever takes time to present on video, Job well done. We have far too many muscle car video tributes. This represents the kind of car many people actually purchased and drove. An oil filter was an option. Chevrolet DID NOT offer a dual carburetor intake for this car
Hi Stude289, Happy to read you're enjoying the variety on the Channel :-) Not sure you're right about the dual carb, and you can see one in this 1955. Enjoy, Lou ruclips.net/video/w4KwtmCGML4/видео.html
Beautiful car! There were four new model lines for Chevrolet in 1958 - From top to bottom, we had the sporty all-new Impala Sport Coupe or Convertible, the Bel Air, the Biscayne, and the lowest priced model the Del Ray. For 1955-1957, there were three models, from top to bottom, the Bel Air, the 210, and the 150.
OMG, only 38k miles. So awesome. Love that it was a very common site in the late 50s, early 60s, just has the 235 and is so rare now. Wonder if it is more rare than ones with a V8. I'm kind of betting that it is.
Hello Lou good morning I got to ask you how do you hear about these cars on your show I mean I'm a collector myself LOL maybe one day I could be on your show show off one of my cars but my favorite one is that guy Chris with the Mopar collection how did you hear about that one speaking of Aunt B did you guys drive through Mayberry yet LOL
Hello Anthony, I'm about to celebrate 10 years of "My Car Story with Lou" so today seems people know who I am and enjoy sharing there cars, or I go to car shows to find them. Happy to read Chris with the Mopars is your favorite. I have not been to Mayberry....yet :-) Lou
....also, I'm usually featuring cars from 1950-1980 so if those are the cars you have, and you're local to IL or AZ then we can meet, and if you're not in those areas then you "Sponsor me" and pay for my travel to video your car.
I liked the 58 Chevy best of all the models of the decade. I hate to burst your bubble, but Aunt Bea had a 56 Ford Crown Victoria Sunliner. She let Andy barrow it when he had to go somewhere on personal business. It was in a few episodes. The reason for this was that Ford supplied the cars used on the show, so Aunt Bea couldn't have a Chevy. However, if they would have changed to Chevrolet supplying the cars, I am sure this would have been her car😊.
Quick Questions To Anyone Reading This: 1: What were the other differences between the Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala besides the two-three taillight differences? 2: How did they come up with the "Biscayne", "Bel Air", and "Impala" names? 3: How much did the three cost back then?
You would almost have to research the old owners manuals, but if memory serves correct, most of your accessories were options whether it was a Delray to an impala and the location where the car was sold could have a bearing my dad‘s friend bought a 58 Impala off his sister the car was bought in Arizona spent his whole life there and it had the delete plate where the heater would’ve been. He ran into quite a hassle and expense switching it over to a heater equipped car. One other interesting option on a 58 Chevy. Besides, the air suspension was the smokeless ashtray. There was a canister under the hood, and when your cigarette was in the ashtray, it would suck the smoke out to the canister and more often than not when the cigarette got real small, it would suck the cigarette butt out too.
Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou
It's great. I love the fact that it is mostly original. It's great. 235 6 cylinder motors are great
Hi Big Hank, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
It's nice to see an original car that is still in good condition. I've never seen a '58 Chevrolet Biscayne before, and it's rare to see any classic cars with an inline-6. Thanks for sharing, Lou!
Hi Brian, Happy to read you appreciate the condition of this car. Might by my 1st 58 Biscayne too. You're welcome, Lou
My maternal Grandmother had a 1958 Chevrolet. Much sentimental value.👍
Hi Keith, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandmothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Good to see it. I like original cars. They're a time capsule. If that was mine, I'd add a period-correct (AM) radio, and drive it regularly. Smile.
Hi William, Happy to share this "time capsule" with you :-) Lou
That's a wonderful car. 58s are very clean and classy. Thank you Lou
Hi Debbie, Happy to read "That's a wonderful car." :-) You're welcome, Lou
Agreed. I thought the dimensions were the best of any year.
Great looking '58
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car THROTTLE POWER :-)
@@loucostabile 👍👍
Okay…You really found a diamond here. So much appreciated!
Happy to share this "diamond" with you :-)
The condition of this surviving 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne is fantastic! It even still has its original stickers! I like its color combination (the famous pastel tones of that time) white with turquoise, making its beautiful chrome ornaments stand out more; without forgetting its wheels with the same color arrangement. A beautiful interior, in two tones of turquoise and the good distribution of instruments also decorated in chrome. As always, the manuals and catalogs in the trunk are very interesting; But the extraordinary thing was having found those treaties from the church where its original owner attended and reconstructing, in a certain way, her own history. The final walk along those country roads was nice; It even seemed like they went back to 1958, haha. Congratulations to Mr. Rosborough for celebrating his silver wedding anniversary (25 years) next to this historic gem! Excellent video, and discovery, Lou!
Hi Jaime, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) The church pamphlet sure share how she treated this car with few Sunday rides to church. My pleasure sharing the country drive with you in this car. I appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou
I like this nice two-tone Biscayne. I'm sure it brings many smiles when it is exercised.
Hi Michael, Happy to read you like this car :-) Lou
Rewatching" because I was tired this morning very good episode.
Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-)
Brings bake memories. When I was young, one of the cars I owned was a 1960 Biscayne with a 235 six, powerglide, no radio or power equipment, etc. My current old car is a 1977 Buick Electra with air, power everything, etc. I am spoiled now days! Thanks Lou.
Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
I really enjoyed this 58 Biscayne Lou. I appreciate an unrestored survivor like that. That's a beautiful piece of rolling history. Keep it up Lou.
Hi Rex, Happy to read "I really enjoyed this 58 Biscayne Lou. I appreciate an unrestored survivor like that." :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
Fantastic, what a precious possession.
Happy to read "Fantastic" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you.
I love that car. It is a nice Sunday driver for the country. The cars name is perfect.👍👍
Hi Czech Mate, Happy to read "I love that car" :-) "It is a nice Sunday driver for the country." I agree, Lou
The 1958 Chevrolet model is one of my favorites ,thanks Lou and good video!
Hi Gary, Happy to read the 1958 Chevrolet is a favorite of yours :-) You're welcome, Lou
Lou, this was awesome. Thanks for sharing. One can tell Terry loves his Aunt Bea.
Alan, Happy to read "this is awesome" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Hi Lou, Great '58!! My Dad had a '58 2-door Bel-Air in 1964. I had 2 '58's. In 1974, I had a '58 Bel-Air 4-door sedan ( no door posts) and in 1982, I had a '58 Biscayne 4-Door sedan like the one you showed.
They were great cars!!
Hi Vincent, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Beautiful Biscayne, love that color combination and the whitewall tires.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Great survivor from the era that was best
High praise :-)
Beautiful color combination!
Happy to read you enjoy the color combination of this car :-)
@@loucostabile Our family 1958 Biscayne was solid pastel light blue, had base V8, A/C [very rare then], no backup lights, no power steering or brakes. I was 12 in 1958.
We had to go to the Cadillac dealer to service the A/C.
P.S. Our second car was a 1957 Karmann Ghia, one of the first in USA, brought in from Germany by my dad.
Love the survivors ! My 64 malibu has 76k on the body.. mostly original paint.. thanks for sharing👍
Hi rixkafer56, Happy to read your FUN car is in great condition. My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
This has got to be one of the most honest and modest Survivor cars out there. I love its appearance, its car story, and that Mr. Rosborough found and kept the church bulletins, too. The original owner and Aunt Bea would both be proud to see it today! Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "This has got to be one of the most honest and modest Survivor cars out there." I agree. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
So true!!
Nice that you feature a 1958 Chevrolet that is NOT an Impala! I bet more people can identify with a Biscayne rather than an Impala, because it was cheaper than an Impala and also had four doors! More people will remember cars like this one because this is the model that most people probably had. Even though not an Impala, it looks absolutely great! Love the two-tone paint job. Love the originality of this car and the detail of your video. Beautiful interior! Wow, she doesn't have a radio! So different than the '57. Loved this video. Thanks, Lou.
Hi Brian, Happy to read "it looks absolutely great!" :-) Glad to read "Loved this video. You're welcome, Lou
What a beautiful car!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Hi, Lou! You know, it's funny, in 1958 this was just a humble six-cylinder sedan, just an everyday car, and like most of us who have bought a new car, I'm sure Terry's wife's childhood neighbor likely didn't buy this car with the forethought that it was a future classic. But here we are, 65 years later!
As you mentioned, the Impala made its debut in 1958, as did the Biscayne, which got its name from a 1955 Chevy show car, and the famous Florida bay. That year, the Impala was offered only as a two-door hardtop and a convertible and was a subseries of the Bel Air. In 1959, the Impala became a full top-of-the-line series with the addition of a four-door sedan and four-door hardtop, and the Biscayne became the entry-level full-size series with the deletion of the Delray, and so it remained until its final year in 1972 (1975 in Canada). There was also a separate series of wagons: Yeoman 2-door and four-door, which used the Delray trim; Brookwood 4-door, 6- and 9-passenger, equivalent to the Biscayne; and the Nomad, which was still the top-of-the-line hauler, but unlike the earlier Nomads was a conventional 4-door.
I think those church pamphlets were a sign that God was blessing this car with long life and looking out for it! Thank you, Lou and Terry, for showing us this amazing survivor and taking us on this virtual therapy session!
Hi iswc27, You're right, I agree this one was not in the "classic list" at the time. It was on the get me to church and back list :-) "I think those church pamphlets were a sign that God was blessing this car with long life and looking out for it! " AMEN! Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
@@loucostabile P.S. Here's a 1958 Chevy Merry Christmas message to you and Terry from me and Dinah Shore! ruclips.net/video/najZCqwcAmw/видео.html
My brother had a belair 283 brings back a lot of memories especially sense my brother passed several years ago I loved that old car . Thanks Lou God Bless.
Hi Leroy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, you're welcome, blessings received, and God bless you too, Lou
Love this 58 Biscayne❤ So nice to see a 4 door Biscayne on your show. I like the in line 6 cylinder engine, they were great engines if you took care of them. Even they will go faster than what is legal to drive. I'd like you to find more entry level cars to showcase. We've seen plenty of top line big V8's.
HI Daniel, Happy to read "Love this 58 Biscayne" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
Love the original cars!! This one’s a beauty with great colors. You didn’t mention it’s the first year quad headlights more or less universally adopted. Also, gotta believe the backup lights were an option as well.
Hi Jim, Happy to read "Love the original cars!!" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
Amazing survivor!
Happy to read "Amazing survivor!" :-)
Thanks!
Hi David, SUPER THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate your support, Lou
No oil filter and I laughed you guys are funny.
Happy to read you're laughing :-)
😂📻🤷🙊🌀🌠🎈.
I love base models from the 50's and 60's. Sometimes all you wanted was basic transportation without unnecessary doodads to break. And this being an honest little old lady's car is the topper
Happy to read "I love the base models from the 50's and 60's" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you.
Чудовий подарунок! І авто класне! Дякую!
Hi Сергій, Happy to read you enjoy this "gift" :-) You're welcome, Lou
My Dad had an identical Biscayne, bought brand new. We had many great family vacations with that Chevy, including a trip to Yellowstone from Des Moines.
Hi Huskrrrr, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads new car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
So many people only want and collect top of the line cars; I've always found a particular charm with low level ones instead. Thanks! The parents of a friend of mine way back when reminds me of his parents' 1958 BelAir.
Hi LoveIsAll, Happy to read you enjoy the charm of a car like this :-) You're welcome. Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Friends Parents car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Thank you for the video! My grandmother traded in her Hemi-powered Dodge on a '58 all-white and with a green interior like this one, but 2 dr. Equipped with 235-6cyl./PowerGlide but with Power Steering. The Dodge was too powerful for her. My dad would take it out for my grandmother, to "blow it out" once in awhile. He would take it up to atleast 100 mph. My grandmother stopped driving in 1967 and my uncle came from Arizona and bought it from her for $300. It had 11K original miles on the odometer. She would usually only drive it to church every Sunday or when she would go shopping. She would take me to the zoo in it and sometimes my family would go for a picnic in the park. On one picnic, she left the key in the ignition and locked the car. Somehow, a man who was there, got into the trunk, went through the backseat and unlocked the car for us. After that, my dad wired an extra set of keys behind the license plate, but nobody ever had to use them. My grandmother would take it in for service every 6 months.
You're welcome Automated Electronics. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandmothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
The color of this 58 really caught my eye when the thumbnail came up in my feed. I really enjoyed this Lou. Thank you 😁
Hi Chris, Happy to read the thumbnail caught your eye :-) Thank you for sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
🙋♂️THANKS LOU ,TERRY ,FOR SHARING THE TIME TRAVELER 🕰️😎👍💚💚💚
Happy to share this "TIME TRAVELER" with you Budget Audiophile Life-long :-) You're welcome.
Beautiful
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
What a beauty. Gotta love the survivors. Amazing car. Thanks Lou!
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this "beauty" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Hi Lou, wow not a bad looking Chev, for the year. 👍👍.
Hi Philip, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Beautiful car. What a survivor! Thanks for sharing Lou!
Happy to share this one with you :-) You're welcome Robert!
The one year only 58's had a mini Caddy feel. Ironically growing up I knew of two extremely low mile 58's that had the extra same story.....unmarried older Ladies that owned..a beautiful White 2 Dr Bel-air and a Green 4 Dr Biscayne. I tried at 16/17 to buy...no way. Thanks Terry and Lou.
Hi CJ Design, Two 58's....Twice as nice! Thanks for sharing your story, and you're welcome, Lou
Quite a common sight here in Australia up into the seventies. The Biscayne with the six cylinder motor and three speed column shift manual all that was available as far as I know.
That’s a great example.
Hi Peter, Happy to read you appreciate this "great example" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Hi Peter I have a 1958 Chev ‘bel air’ rhd 3spd 235 6 cyl I am trying to find out how many bel airs were built in Australia car came from qld but I have it now in vic
Beautiful survivor - simply impressive.
Classic look and great Car Story. I’m glad the car found a great caretaker.
Thanks Lou and Terry for letting us see this impeccable Chevy.
Hi Jeff, "simply impressive" Well said! I agree that this is the right Caretaker for this car. You're welcome, Lou
Nice Terry& Lou Great episode enjoyed!
Happy to read you enjoy this episode Popie :-)
What a pleasure to see a car that every family owned and drove years ago. I do not think there was a dual carb option on the stovebolt six, one of the best most reliable engines ever. Nice to see one instead of the multi-carb big block 348's.
Hi Gary, Happy to share this car with you :-) Well I think there was a dual carb option on the six so stay tuned as I'll have another one in a future episode, Lou
Lou my grandfather bought one of those brand new back in 1958 and my mother said she learned to drive on that car. It was a three speed speed on the tree. I thought it was a big change from the 57. I got love for it today years ago I thought it was ugly.
Frank, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) Cars have an amazing way of getting better looking with age. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
In the early 60s I had a "58 Bel Air 4 door sedan. 283 2bbl with a GR [grade retarder trans] and 4 wheel air suspension with engine mounted air compressor. Coral and white paint.Wonderful and reliable car. Wish I still had it today
Hi I. Hunter, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Very nice car. I had the same year of Chevy but only with the optional 348 engine and turbo-glide transmission. Also, mine was a no-post 4-door hardtop. Loved that car.
Hi Carl V, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
You're welcome, Lou. I had already subscribed. Love your videos and love how well you focus on the car's features and details. Keep up the good work, sir!
That car looks brand new. Amazing.
Happy to read you appreciate the condition of this car :-)
I own a 1958 Delray in great condition it’s a four door was a 6 cylinder but was changed to a 350 with manual transmission bought on EBay from a car dealer in west Va love it it’s two tone orange and white
Hi Al, Happy to read you have a cool car too. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Re Aunt Beas Lark. Always happy to add my 2cents! Several folks have told me, You know where all the bodies are buried. Actually not always, but usually know which cemetery to check! 👻 😉
Nice :-)
Terrys' time capsule! What a gem! It can't get any more honest..these cars are the reason cars are referred to as "classics"! Thnx Lou
Hi David, Happy to read "What a gem!" :-) My pleasure sharing this classic with you. You're welcome, Lou
An original classic!
Just the way we like it :-)
My parents had a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air that also had the 235 cubic inch in line 6 cylinder engine that looked just like the engine in this car, including the oil bath air cleaner. There was one difference. The 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air had a bypass oil filter on it. It is my understanding that on this engine a bypass oil filter was an option for this car or the owner could install a bypass oil filter on this car. This 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne appears to be completely original and unrestored. Usually a car this age has been restored and modified to where it is a very different car. It is a treat to see an unrestored original car.
Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents 1956 car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing the details you remember about the engine. My pleasure sharing this "treat" with you, Lou
When I was a teenager, my dad had a 58 Chevy EXACTLY like this one. Thanks for taking me back Lou.
Hi James H, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Yup. I spent my first 7 years riding in a 1958 Biscayne. Same two tone paint and same engine as the one presented here. Difference being Dad's car was a 2 door and it had the right number of pedals as it was a 3 on the tree. Nice to see this car.
Hi Mr Repurpose, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 2 Door with the right amount of pedals :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Nice rare Chevy guys, the double taillight Biscayne always a favorite. And what a great summer cruiser. I'm in love again ❤
Hi Bruce H. Happy to read "I'm in love again" :-) NICE! Lou
For anyone who's curious about the proper color names... it's finished in Tropic Turquoise and Artic White, (the latter only being available on two-tone models; monotone cars used Snowcrest White). Beautiful specimen, considering it's practically all original. ✅
Hi Chris, Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
@@loucostabile You're welcome, Lou. Thank you for all the great videos! 👍 (I'm a color buff myself). 😉
Me gusta el carro está muy bonito algún día lo tendré saludos.
Hi Jose, Hapy to read you like this car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon, Lou
Hey Lou, great job brother! I like the comment you made about NOT taking your hands off the steering wheel while driving that Tank! Plus, I think the owner was sort of funny too. 😅
Hey Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the comment "NOT taking your hands off the steering wheel while driving" :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
What a sweet old Chevy! Thanks Terry and Lou for sharing it with us. Love that Terry keeps the church bulletins with the car!
Hi Jim V, "Love that Terry keeps the church bulletins with the car!" AMEN! You're welcome, Lou
She's a plain Jane but what a beautiful car! Those inline 6's were a beast! I had one in a '74 Nova and I certainly used and abused it and it still ran great when I sold it!
Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thanks for sharing your 1st hand knowledge of the Chevrolet inline 6, Lou
The other major option is the heater with defroster and, of course, the two tone paint. I think that the back up lights came with the automatic transmission.
Hi Daniel, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
What you describe as a venturi tube is called a "Road Draft Tube"
Thank you for sharing.
Nice😀
Hi Michael, Happy to read "Nice" :-) Lou
Thank you for showcasing another fine classic. I remember these when they were daily drivers lining the streets of my Brooklyn neighborhood. Back then people said they bought the 58 Chevrolet because it looked so much like a Cadillac only much cheaper.
Hi GMP NY, My pleasure sharing this car with you. Happy to read this car brings back memories of the cars in your neighborhood :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hi Lou, Really enjoyed this video of the 58 Chevy. Thank you for doing a video now and then of trucks and cars that are not perfectly restored. Love the survivors. Hey no oil filter ??? Amazing GM would do that in 58.
Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful car Lou. Long before my time my grandparents had one like it. It was a Biscayne 4 door also with the 235 six but had a 3 speed on the column shift. It was 2 tone green. We have a picture or 2 of it. Not sure what happened to the car. I did however find the taillights to it when we were going through. My grandpa's shop a few years ago. I kept them as we were cleaning up the place to sell.
Hi PlymouthDuster225, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandparents car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and hope you get a nice price for those taillights, Lou
My dad had the '58 Del Ray. It was the first car I remember as a baby. It was also two tone green, 235 six I believe, and 3 speed on the column. I remember the engine died on my mom coming home from work one day back in '68 and that was it for that car.
Lou, I had a '58 Biscayne two door three speed manual tranny. Eventually I installed a Hurst floor shifter in because the column shifter got so worn, you couldn't really tell what gear you were in. haha
Dale, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
This Chevy full size for 58 looked much nicer and more conservative than the Chrome mobiles in 58 from the sister divisions. I bet a ton more were sold too.
Hi Tommy, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, Lou
thats a beauty!..
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Hey Lou.As a Chevy guy who always liked the look of a 58,I like it. I had a 235 in my 1962 impala, they are good engines.The survivor aspect and cool story, of this car, along with my favorite color combo,make for a rather pleasant viewing experience.Thanks again.
Hey Robert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I love it! These rusted so badly here in the Midwest that I am surprised to see one in this condition. The original owner must have had a well ventilated garage. The heater and the two tone paint were options as well. Incidentally, Chevrolet offered two different heaters. They offered a fresh air heater/defroster that we see yet today, but they also offered an “economy” recirculating unit that did not introduce fresh air into the car. The fresh air heater/defroster was not made standard equipment until the 1962 model year.
Hi Dave, Happy to read "I love it!" :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hi, my husband had a 58 impala 348 engine, salmon color, misses it alot
Hi Jowanna, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Husbands car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
That is truly a time capsule . Love the name on the plate . Thanks for sharing Lou .
Hi Michael, Happy to share this "time capsule" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Stunning car. Great story
Happy to read you enjoy this "Stunning car" and story :-)
Having the plug in the finder for the radio antenna makes me think it had a radio and the lady that bought it made the dealer take it out because she didn't want it and didn't want to pay extra for it.
Hi Ted, I think you're right, Lou
My favorite story so far as I have a 58 Delray. Mine has an oil filter apparently added on and is a six, stick, but not nearly as nice. Thanks
Hi Rich, Happy to read "My favorite story so far" :-) Glad to read you have a fun car too. You're welcome, Lou
A cartridge oil filter was an option, clamped on to the intake manifold. It was a partial flow, connected to a tee installed at the port on the block for the pressure gauge, the return line connected to a threaded port on the cylinder head.
Thank for featuring this gorgeous car, Lou.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Lt. Frank Drebin :-) You're welcome.
My parents had a 58 Biscayne.
Hi Todd, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Greetings my late dad had the same color only it was a Pontiac same year model this is very nice car
Greetings Mohamed, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
What a survivor. A few knicks gives it personality. Also goes to show you how things we take for granted now like radios and air conditioners were all optional back then.
"What a survivor. A few knicks gives it personality." I agree.
I love these original cars, especially when they're lower level models. With the '58, many say that the Bel Air's and Biscayne's were more attractive than the gussied-up Impala! By the way, Inline sixes were good balanced engines. You really don't feel like the engine's struggling.
Hi Joseph, Happy to read "I love these original cars, especially when they're lower level models." :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
I was born in 59 Lou had a uncle who bought that same model new and drove it to work in flint at GM. Until the early 70s wore a hole in the floor at gas pedal what a memory WOW thanks Lou
Hi Joe, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Another excellent episode, Lou. Hopefully the weather will continue to cooperate for you in the days ahead. This '58 Biscayne is beautiful to be sure, but also surprised me that it WAS a Biscayne (not from the title) but from the fact that it seems more of a "mid-level" Chevy from the exterior, and the fancy, snazzy interior! Really more like what the Bel-Air is like on the '59 and '60 models that followed. On the latter two, the Biscayne is extremely plain/spartan. No 'frills' whatsoever, yet this '58 isn't like that. I have to wonder if the original owner ordered it more upscale? The only other thing I can think of is maybe the Biscayne wasn't the bottom model, yet.
Hi Bob, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Seem the level below the Biscayne is the "Delray", Lou
Yes, they were still working on the new pecking order with Impala's leap onto the scene. Just a few years earlier, the Biscayne was quite a Motorama show car that previewed some styling elements that would (and would not) end up going into later production cars. @@loucostabile
You never see the Biscaynes and Delrays! But Aunt Bea? They all had Fords on that show because FoMoCo was the major sponsor.
Hi Milford Civic, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Sorry gyus, the back up lights were an option as well, as least here in Canada; great car, First I ever drove-'58 BelAir hartop, 235/sliip and slide. Thanks
Hi Steve, Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge. You're welcome, Lou
Although the '58 and '59 are completely different, the way the fin begins branching out does foreshadow what goes 'full scale' on the '59, even though these fins are rolled/sculptured.
Hi Bob, Thanks for viewing and sharing. Lou
This is a outstanding model of a car model that no one ever takes time to present on video, Job well done. We have far too many muscle car video tributes. This represents the kind of car many people actually purchased and drove. An oil filter was an option. Chevrolet DID NOT offer a dual carburetor intake for this car
Hi Stude289, Happy to read you're enjoying the variety on the Channel :-) Not sure you're right about the dual carb, and you can see one in this 1955. Enjoy, Lou ruclips.net/video/w4KwtmCGML4/видео.html
Beautiful car! There were four new model lines for Chevrolet in 1958 - From top to bottom, we had the sporty all-new Impala Sport Coupe or Convertible, the Bel Air, the Biscayne, and the lowest priced model the Del Ray. For 1955-1957, there were three models, from top to bottom, the Bel Air, the 210, and the 150.
Hi Donald, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou
OMG, only 38k miles. So awesome. Love that it was a very common site in the late 50s, early 60s, just has the 235 and is so rare now. Wonder if it is more rare than ones with a V8. I'm kind of betting that it is.
Hi danam0228, Happy to receive an "OMG" from you :-) I believe you're right, to see a 235 instead of the V8 is probably more rare, Lou
The sixes were more common in the lower models. The 283 and 348 were more common in the Bel Air and Impala.
Hello Lou good morning I got to ask you how do you hear about these cars on your show I mean I'm a collector myself LOL maybe one day I could be on your show show off one of my cars but my favorite one is that guy Chris with the Mopar collection how did you hear about that one speaking of Aunt B did you guys drive through Mayberry yet LOL
Hello Anthony, I'm about to celebrate 10 years of "My Car Story with Lou" so today seems people know who I am and enjoy sharing there cars, or I go to car shows to find them. Happy to read Chris with the Mopars is your favorite. I have not been to Mayberry....yet :-) Lou
....also, I'm usually featuring cars from 1950-1980 so if those are the cars you have, and you're local to IL or AZ then we can meet, and if you're not in those areas then you "Sponsor me" and pay for my travel to video your car.
They never offered a twin carb option. The oil filter was optional. It would be easy to install one. They were not full flow but better than nothing
Hi Tony, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou
I liked the 58 Chevy best of all the models of the decade. I hate to burst your bubble, but Aunt Bea had a 56 Ford Crown Victoria Sunliner. She let Andy barrow it when he had to go somewhere on personal business. It was in a few episodes. The reason for this was that Ford supplied the cars used on the show, so Aunt Bea couldn't have a Chevy. However, if they would have changed to Chevrolet supplying the cars, I am sure this would have been her car😊.
Hi Daniel, Happy to read "I liked the 58 Chevy best of all the models of the decade" :-) Thanks for sharing your Aunt Bea knowledge, Lou
Quick Questions To Anyone Reading This:
1: What were the other differences between the Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala besides the two-three taillight differences?
2: How did they come up with the "Biscayne", "Bel Air", and "Impala" names?
3: How much did the three cost back then?
Hi Matthew, I was hoping you'd have the answers to your questions. I'm sure a google search can answer all 3, Lou
You would almost have to research the old owners manuals, but if memory serves correct, most of your accessories were options whether it was a Delray to an impala and the location where the car was sold could have a bearing my dad‘s friend bought a 58 Impala off his sister the car was bought in Arizona spent his whole life there and it had the delete plate where the heater would’ve been. He ran into quite a hassle and expense switching it over to a heater equipped car. One other interesting option on a 58 Chevy. Besides, the air suspension was the smokeless ashtray. There was a canister under the hood, and when your cigarette was in the ashtray, it would suck the smoke out to the canister and more often than not when the cigarette got real small, it would suck the cigarette butt out too.
Impalas only came in 2 door models, hardtop or convertible, and they had more chrome and stainless steel trim on their bodies
I'll take this Over A 57 ❤ It 😊
Happy to read you prefer this car over the 57 :-)
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