1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Description

The 1958 Chevrolet Impala convertible was introduced as part of the Chevy Bel Air line of automobiles. Unlike the models of the three previous years, the 1958 Chevrolet Impala was lower, longer and wider.

Exterior Styling

• Though it was part of the 1958 Bel Air series, the Impala featured a crossed-flag insignia above the scripted Impala name rather than the Bel Air name that was on the rest of the series. Exterior features included twin driving lights, triple tail lights and unique side trim.

Interior Styling

• Though the car was lower, the interior was spacious with plenty of headroom. Features included bright fabric upholstery, a foot-operated parking brake, a two-spoke sporty steering wheel and an AM radio with a rear speaker.

Engine

• The standard 1958 Chevrolet Impala came with a straight in-line six-cylinder engine, but several optional V-8 engines were offered, including 283- to 348-cubic-inch V-8s able to provide up to 315 horsepower.