{"id":102732,"date":"2024-03-01T22:57:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T06:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=102732"},"modified":"2024-10-28T16:41:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T23:41:13","slug":"top-5-chevrolet-impalas-in-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/top-5-chevrolet-impalas-in-history\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Chevrolet Impalas in History"},"content":{"rendered":"\nReading Time: <\/span> 8<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n

The Impala<\/a> nameplate first burst into the automotive world at the 1956 Motorama, General Motors’ self-produced car show. It was named after the impala, a majestic antelope that could leap distances of over 30 feet. It is one of the most successful Chevrolet models in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, the Chevrolet Impala has gone from a Bel Air trim level to becoming a pop culture icon, thanks to a few stand-out models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The original 1958 Impala is a holy grail among American car collectibles, with the convertible version being in demand because there were only 56,000 ever produced.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala – The First-Generation Impala<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1958 was a bad year for most because of a recession. Most manufacturers cut down on production costs, but Chevrolet braved the storm and brought out the Impala as a special trim level for the 1958 Bel Air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Impala was available as a convertible or a hardtop sport coupe. It was so successful Chevrolet separated it from the Bel Air altogether. It had the same quad-headlights and A-pillars as the Bel Air but also featured a shorter greenhouse and a longer rear deck. It had deeply sculptured rear fenders, three tail lights, and an upgraded radio system inside the cabin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the original 1958 Impala is a holy grail among American car collectibles. The convertible version is especially in demand because there were only 56,000 ever produced. If you’re looking to score one of them, you’ll find a few popping up at auctions for over $100,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n