NewsThe 1964 Chevrolet Impala added a model to the line as the Super Sport became a distinct series in ‘64, in either convertible or hardtop coupe form. Super Sports held a pleated vinyl interior with front bucket seats, and a console with floor gearshift (when equipped with a four-speed or Powerglide). Swirl-pattern silver anodized material decorated the rear cove outline moldings and wider upper body trim strips of SS models.
The 1959 Chevrolet Impala, following the styling excess of the late Fifties, was radically reworked and veered away from the GM pack by shooting its tailfins outward rather than upward. Admakers always were fond of naming nearly every part, but this year’s “bat wing” fins above “cat’s eye” taillights earned no such designations in the sales catalog. Those nicknames came later, though brochures did brand the deck “saucy.”
Sharing bodyshells with lower-end Buicks and Oldsmobiles as well as with Pontiac — part of a GM economy move — Chevrolets rode a wheelbase 11/2 inches longer than before. Atop a new X-frame chassis, roofs sat three inches lower, and bodies measured more than two inches wider overall. Naturally, the growing size contributed to an abundance of poundage — one more trend of the times. Always-witty auto tester Tom McCahill, of Mechanix Illustrated, declared that a Chevy’s decklid had “enough room to land a Piper Cub.”
1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala
The 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala was the new top-of-the-line Bel Air model, lavishly equipped and soft-riding, and offered only as a Sport Coupe or convertible.
From the windshield pillar rearward, the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala differed structurally from garden-variety Chevrolets. Hardtops had a slightly shorter greenhouse and longer rear deck, giving the impression of an extended body, plus bright rocker moldings and dummy rear-fender scoops.
Simulated extractor vents on the uniquely contoured roof were inspired by Mercedes-Benz. Three taillights sat on each side, whereas lesser models had two, and wagons just one. Special crossed-flag insignias sat above the side moldings.
The Chevrolet Impala is one of America’s most-enduring automotive nameplates. In this article, you’ll learn about the genesis and evolution of this iconic badge and why it outlasted so many others.
1961 Chevrolet Impala hardtop The Chevrolet Impala often topped the full-size Chevy line. Here is a 1961 model. See more pictures of the Chevrolet Impala.
Guess who is gracing the pages to our 4th issue? That’s right, Araceli. We have her full article here:
We all know that you recognize Araceli Herrera from our Premiere Magazine cover and it was the first thing you looked for when you opened that issue of Impalas. Well, here it is! We want to give you the change to know this gorgeous, knockout doll on a very personal level.
Araceli was born in the city of Angeles (South Central) on February 1st, and Aquarius baby, of Mexican decent. At a very young age she and her family relocated to San Diego County where she was raised most of her life.
Update!
We are undergoing some minor changes to the look and feel of the site. Please bare with us, our little designer has been locked up working on the design, he didn’t get to Arizona Show this past weekend, cause he’s been laggin. Check back soon.
Till then here a shot from our 4th issue, Kopper Tone
-Staff
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