1958 Chevrolet Impala 1958 Chevrolet Impala Tri Power Hardtop with a 348 Engine in Onyx Black

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Look at this 1958 Tri Power Chevrolet Impala Hardtop with a 348 Engine!
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Specs:
Onyx Black
348 ci
Tri Power with Correct Air Cleaner
2 Speed Automatic Transmission
Power Disc Brakes in Front
Drilled and Slotted Rotors
Power Steering
Points Ignition
Dual Exhaust with OE Style Mufflers
Exhaust Portholes
Polished Chrome Air Cleaner
Polished Chrome A/C Compressor
Polished Chrome Master Cylinder
Polished Chrome Brake Booster
Correct Generator
OE Style Radiator w/ Correct Fan Shroud
Hood Insulation
Dual Rear Antennae
Correct Chevrolet Badges and Emblems
Dual Outside Mirrors
Dual Visors
Factory Gauges
Under Dash Vintage Air
Electric Windshield Wipers
Cigarette Lighter
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Horn
Clock
Tinted Glass
Pushbutton AM Radio with Dash Speaker
Great Headliner
Chevrolet Emblem Floor Mats
T3 Interior Headlamps
Black, Grey, Red Cloth/Vinyl 3 Tone Interior
Trunk Mat
Foose 17" Chrome Wheels
Rear 255/50 ZR17 Nitto Tires
Front 235/45 17 Nitto Tires
For 1958, GM was promoting their fiftieth year of production, and introduced anniversary models for each brand; Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Chevrolet. The 1958 models shared a common appearance on the top models for each brand; Cadillac Eldorado Seville, Buick Limited Riviera, Oldsmobile Starfire 98, Pontiac Bonneville Catalina, and the Chevrolet Bel-Air Impala.
The Impala was introduced for the 1958 model year as top of the line Bel Air hardtops and convertibles. From the windshield pillar rearward, the 1958 Bel Air Impala differed structurally from the lower-priced Chevrolet models. Hardtops had a slightly shorter greenhouse and longer rear deck. The wheelbase of the Impala was longer than the lower priced models, although the overall length was identical. Interiors held a two-spoke steering wheel and color-keyed door panels with brushed aluminum trim. No other series included a convertible.
The 1958 Chevrolet models were longer, lower, and wider than its predecessors. The 1958 model year was the first with dual headlamps. The tailfins of the 1957 were replaced by deeply sculptured rear fenders. Impalas had three taillights each side, while lesser models had two and wagons just one. The Impalas included crossed-flag insignias above the side moldings, as well as bright rocker moldings and dummy rear-fender scoops.
The standard perimeter-type frame was abandoned, replaced by a unit with rails laid out in the form of an elongated "X." Chevrolet claimed that the new frame offered increased torsional rigidity and allowed for a lower placement of the passenger compartment. This was a transitional step between traditional construction and the later fully unitized body/chassis, the body structure was strengthened in the rocker panels and firewall.
A coil spring suspension replaced the previous year's rear leaf springs, and an air ride system was optional.
A 283 cu in (4,640 cc) engine was the standard V8, with ratings that ranged from 185 hp (138 kW) to 230 hp (170 kW). Equipped with optional Rochester Ramjet fuel injection, power output increased to 250 hp (190 kW). Two versions of Chevrolet’s first-ever big-block V8 were optional; the 348 cu in (5,700 cc) in single four-barrel form producing 250 hp (190 kW), or topped with three 2-barrel carburetors, increasing output to 280 hp (210 kW).
A total of 55,989 Impala convertibles and 125,480 coupes were built representing 15 percent of Chevrolet production. The 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala helped Chevrolet regain the number one production spot in this recession year.