For the second year in a row, the 1959 Chevrolets were all new cars. They were long and lean in appearance with “batwings” in the back, all supposedly because of the success of Chrysler’s Space Age “Forward Look” cars of 1957. The Impala was promoted to full series status, too, making it the top-of-the-line car with a variety of body styles. Located in Mira Loma, California, this ’59 Impala Sport Coupe is offered with little information or history and less than ideal photos. It’s available here on eBay for $39,000 OBO. Mitchell G. has once again scored in the tips department.
Chevrolet saw a downturn in sales in 1958, caused at least in part by an economic recession that hit all of the automakers. Production boomeranged by nearly 20% in 1959, perhaps due to styling and features that buyers found more receptive (and the economy had improved, so they had some more money in their pockets). Besides the new batwings in the rear that would also carry into 1960, the ’59 Chevies are noted for their “cat’s eye” taillights, a one-year styling cue.
The seller says this Impala has less than 20,000 miles, but since it’s not flawless, perhaps the odometer is on its second time around. We’re told the paint is grey, but it looks more like Snowcrest White, an official Chevy color that year. The vehicle has an automatic transmission (2-speed Powerglide?), but we don’t know what engine sits under the hood. It looks like it’s a small block, i.e., 283 cubic inches. The seller has had the car for about five years.
Besides it being drivable, we’re not told how well this Impala runs. If it’s a solid piece, why not pull it out from under the dark carport and take the photos in the daylight? The interior is a bit worn as the seat covers look quite stretched, either due to age or the fit. I wish we knew more about the Chevrolet because the ‘59 Chevies were quite the work of art, for their day and time.
Tape holding the chrome piece behind door sez it all.
Yep….white paint on those horns…..but it sold ?
That interior is a ROUGH “20-thousand miles” if true, but I think it’s rolled over in 66 years! Overall, it doesn’t look like a rust bucket and since it has a west coast address right now maybe it’s fairly clean? One can hope. Not used to `59’s in any shape being priced at nearly $40K now. I remember when these were $3K used cars.
I recall having $100 in my pocket and bringing home a much more pristine example, tax and title included.
These cars were beautiful and this one looks like a good one but not for 39K.
If you look closely both rear quarters are rusted through. the front passenger fender has rust holes. here is over spray on everything. i think it”s lipstick on a pig.
“Perfect for anyone looking to add a piece of vintage automotive history to their collection”.
Just under 40K, But wait…if you buy now.
Salesmanship huh…
The car is not in bad shape, but $39000 shape?
If you use eBay, you know that quote was generated by AI. Not bad to use, but you always need to make sure it says what you want it to say. AI doesn’t know that much about collectable vehicles.
All that and no door lock or mirror… Earl Scheib at its finest
hard 20k miles. more like 120k. she needs a lot of interior work and who knows what else. not for 40k way too high but you know somebody may pay it just not me
No “V” on the hood. Really tacky interior for 20,000 miles. Apparently, sold according to the original listing.
Marked sold, seller relisted with different pictures, seems took comments and deleted pics that illustrated negatives and added new pics, I agree with Randy….lipstick on a pig
New listing deleted description, still lousy pictures, shows misaligned hood better though.
People are bidding. Not us!