This 1959 Chevrolet Impala convertible is powered by a 348ci Super Turbo-Thrust V8 equipped with triple Rochester carburetors and was refinished in Roman Red over a matching vinyl interior under previous ownership. Features include a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, a Continental kit, power-assisted brakes and steering, a heater and defroster, and more. This Tri-Power Impala was acquired by the selling dealer in April 2019 and is now offered with a clean California title.
A repaint in factory Roman Red was commissioned under previous ownership, with the current condition of the finish and replacement white soft top captured in detail in the photo gallery below. Notable exterior features include quadruple headlamps, almond-shaped air inlets, a wraparound windshield, rear wheel spats, horizontal tail fins, and “cat-eye” taillights.
Steel wheels feature a matching red finish and wear full spinner-style covers and wide-whitewall tires. A matching spare resides within the rear-mounted Continental kit. The car is equipped with power-assisted steering and brakes.
The monochromatic red treatment is carried inside to the steel dashboard, replacement seat upholstery with tri-tone inserts, and matching door panels. Amenities consist of a heater, a defroster, and a modern retro-style stereo with USB as well as an RCA Victor record player mounted under the dash.
A stock steering wheel with white accents and a horn ring frames instrumentation including a five-digit odometer showing just under 51k miles. Total mileage is unknown.
The 348ci Super Turbo-Thrust V8 is equipped with three Rochester two-barrel carburetors and wears a casting number featuring the digits 3755011, indicating a W-block 348ci engine produced between 1958-1961. The GB suffix on the pad stamping corresponds with a 280-horsepower version for Powerglide-equipped applications. Additional drivetrain and equipment numbers are shown in the gallery.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. The condition of the refurbished suspension, floor pans, exhaust system, fuel tank, and other underbody items is shown below.
The Fisher body tag decodes as follows:
- Style: 59 1867 – 1959 two-door convertible
- Trim: 874 – Red nylon and vinyl interior
- Body: LA 7127– Body #7127 built in Los Angeles, California
- Paint: 923 – Roman Red
The video above highlights the operation of the soft top and further displays the exterior, interior, engine bay, and trunk.
