In the fall of 1958 when the new 1958 Chevrolet was introduced by General Motors it was called “The most exciting new shape in a generation of cars!” Chevy changed everything to bring customers the only completely new car in its field.

There were 6 new Bel Air’s. The Bel Air Impala Convertible, Bel Air Impala Sport Couple (two door hard top), Bel Air Sport Coupe (two door hard top), Bel Air Sport Sedan (four door hard top), Bel Air two door Sedan and the Bel Air four door Sedan.

In 1958, the Chevrolet Impala was part of General Motor’s top of the line Bel Air series all through the Bel Air name appeared nowhere on the car. The Impala was excitement on wheels! Chevrolet’s new “gull-wing” rear fenders sweep gracefully across the rear adding luxurious width. The triple taillight groups were one of the many exclusive Impala features along with a fake air vent centered on the rear roof. One 1958 Chevy ad called the Impala the prettiest rear view on the road.

The 1958 Chevy Impala was the most daringly conceived car ever introduced by Chevrolet in the low price field. It was incredibly lower, excitingly longer and loaded with touches exclusively its own. Today the 1958 Impala could be called the first “lowrider”. General Motors called the new 1958 Chevrolet styling

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