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Chevrolet : Impala Award Winning 28,910 Actual Mile Impala Convertible 348 V8 Powerglide Survivor

$119,900

Charlotte, North Carolina

[email protected] 5527 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, US 1959 Chevrolet Impala Award Winning 28,910 Actual Mile Impala Convertible 348 V8 Powerglide Survivor Year: 1959 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Beige Mileage: 28910 Transmission type: 2 Speed Automatic Engine: 348 V8 Interior color: Green Vehicle Info SUMMARY3-owner, mostly original survivor that's traveled only 28,910 milesWinner of multiple national awardsFeatured in multiple publicationsOriginal 348 cubic inch Turbo Thrust V8Original Powerglide 2-speed automatic transmissionCorrect Classic Cream paintCorrect Green interiorSale includes vintage dealer paperwork, a complete owner history and recent service receiptsSale includes judging sheets, multiple awards and all of the car's feature articlesFactory power steering / Factory power drum brakes In an age where the typical collector swaps classic metal faster than Mister Rogers changes sweaters, it's hard to imagine finding a low-mileage, 3-owner bombshell that's been documented all the way down to an autograph from the time it was borrowed by Richard Petty. But this exclusive, national award-winning Chevy is just that, and, throughout 56 years of immaculate upkeep, heavy servicing has been its sole alteration. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind, virtually unmolested collector car, here's your chance to head the herd! HISTORY/PRESERVATION Introduced as Chevrolet's first foray upmarket, the Impala proved GM's volume car juggernaut had the strength to be all things to all people. It was the ride your upper class neighbors enjoyed and, like the original Bel Air, it wholly embodied the time of its creation. With that in mind, this awesome, second generation drop-top was immediately snatched up by its first owner in late 1958. That owner, Foster Harris of Dayton, Ohio, purchased the car from Williamstown, Kentucky's Piles Chevrolet as a gift for his wife. Unfortunately Mr. Harris' wife was more interested in birds than antelopes and, after 3K miles of use, the Impala was traded on a brand new Thunderbird. That's when the Chevy's second and long-term owner, Francis Mendenhall, entered the picture. Mr. Mendenhall and his wife fell in love with the car, mainly using it as a grand Sunday cruiser that provided their family years of great memories. As those years passed, the Mendenhall's daughter, Joyce, formed quite a bond with the low-mileage Chevy and would eventually use it to complete her driving test. When the time came for Joyce to head to college, the Impala returned to its plaster garage where her dad promised to store and maintain it until further notice. After college, Joyce married a future GM manager who was a hardcore Chevy fan and long-term Bel Air owner. And, in 1984, Joyce's father called to say: "it's time for you to pick up your Impala." Ecstatic, she relocated the car to her new home and started hitting the national show circuit where, as you might imagine, the all-original, 21K mile drop-top was a big hit. In 2006, after roughly half a century in the same family, Joyce and her husband finally passed the car to its third and present owner: a retired neighbor who also purchased their beloved Bel Air. That owner, looking to keep things fresh, commissioned a heavy engine servicing that included new seals, new freeze plugs and fresh block paint. And today, the car rolls as a fully documented national award winner that's seen only 28,910 miles of road time in the hands of three dedicated owners. ENGINE Lift this Chevy's long hood and you'll find an original, 348 cubic inch Turbo Thrust V8 that's branded with a correct 3755011 casting number, stated with a September (I) 19th (19), 1958 (58) casting date and detailed with a correct "G" suffix stamp. A staple of working-class luxury, this sturdy 250 horsepower big block is one of the many reasons the Impala model enjoys fantastic name recognition. And absolutely every item, from its thick coat of Chevy Orange paint to its unique, bowtie-branded valve covers, is functional, reliable and ready to hit the cruise-in. At the top of the bright block, a Satin Black, single-snorkel air cleaner funnels wind in to a big Rochester carburetor. At the sides of the block, clean exhaust manifolds allow oversquare cylinders ample breathing room by pushing spent gases through correct, true-dual pipes. At the back of the block, a traditional points distributor sparks familiar Packard TV R Suppression cables. Cooling is provided by a beefy Harrison radiator, which circulates water through a series of pliable hoses. Charge comes courtesy of a Delco yellow cap battery, which jolts a tagged Delco-Remy generator. All the right details, including a stainless fuel line, correct decals and a factory brake booster, are present and accounted for. And the car's Satin Black engine bay serves as an ideal backdrop for the engine's many different textures. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION Park this topless full-size on a lift and you'll find a solid undercarriage that, despite the car's Midwest roots, appears to have never seen seriously inclement weather. Straight, undercoated floorpans perfectly complement a sturdy, Satin Black X-frame. A rugged Powerglide transmission, which hangs a correct 3742349 casting number above an October (J) 31st (31) 1958 (8) casting date, spins a beefy GM drop-out that literally sails the engine through its power band. Under that capable drivetrain, a lucid suspension mixes factory power steering with big, power-assisted drums. At the center of the floors, a true-dual exhaust system utilizes correct turbo mufflers to weave an aggressive, full-throttle rumble into a subdued and classy idle. And at the corners of the chassis, great looking 8.00-14 BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls frame dent-free hubcaps. INTERIOR For GM products of the 1950s, interiors are always a highlight. Naturally, this Impala continues that trend with an eye-popping tri-tone Green interior that presents very well. At ground level, Fisher sill plates anchor old school carpet under thick, color-keyed floor mats. Adjustable bench seats wear retro plaid covers that remind us of family picnics. The padded and stainless-trimmed dash plays host to factory instrumentation, a correct radio and chrome accessory pulls. In front of the driver, a traditional Impala steering wheel spins speed-drilled spokes around a storied cross-flag emblem. At the sides of the car, expressive door panels found simple exit handles between jet-age armrests and traditional window cranks. And behind the passengers, a cavernous trunk hides a correct jack and full-size spare tire between pliable mats and a vintage decklid decal. AWARDS/FEATURES Over the years, this Chevy has acquired some pretty serious accolades. Here's a categorized, chronological listing of the car's significant milestones:Scored 942 out of 1,000 points to earn a Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Junior Award in July of 1989Scored 950 out of 1,000 points to earn a Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Senior Award in July of 1990Invited to participate in the 1991 Meadowbrook Concours d'EleganceScored 972 out of 1,000 points to earn a Gold Award at the 12th International Late Great Chevy Convention in June of 1992Scored 952 out of 1,000 points to earn a Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Preservation Award in July of 1992Scored 980 out of 1,000 points to earn a Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Preservation Award in July of 1993Earned a Designer's Choice Award at the Eyes on Classic Design Car Show in June of 1995Participated in the 1987 Detroit Wheels of Freedom Automobile Show and ParadeFeatured in the September/October, 1992 edition of FRIENDS MagazineFeatured in the June, 1993 edition of Late Great Chevys MagazineFeatured on the cover of the January, 1994 edition of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America's newsletterFeatured in the June, 2010 edition of Chevy Classics MagazineFeatured in many local and neighborhood newsletters DOCUMENTATION/ACCESSORIES Here's a categorized list of everything included with this drop-top's sale:Vintage marketing materialsA vintage Owner's Manual (signed by Richard Petty)Vintage dealer and tax paperwork documenting Francis Mendenhall's acquisition of the carThe car's 1959 title (when ownership transferred to Francis)Original warranty paperwork (highlights the car's original dealer)The car's 1984 title (when ownership transferred to Joyce Mendenhall Blue)A typed history that verifies the car's owners and mileage at the time of its most recent sale (signed by Joyce Mendenhall Blue)Service receiptsVintage license platesMiscellaneous car show materialsReproduction service manualsA display board that highlights the car's Chevy Classics featureJudging sheets for the car's 1989 Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Junior AwardJudging sheets for the car's 1990 Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Senior AwardPaperwork from the car's participation in the 1991 Meadowbrook Concours d'EleganceRegistration, paperwork and judging sheets for the car's 1992 Late Great Chevy Gold AwardJudging sheets for the car's 1992 Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Preservation AwardJudging sheets for the car's 1993 Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Preservation AwardPaperwork for the car's 1995 Eyes on Classic Design Designer's Choice AwardA certificate of participation for the 1987 Wheels of Freedom Automobile Show and ParadeA grille plaque for the car's 1990 Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Senior AwardA tag for the car's participation in the 1991 Meadowbrook Concours d'EleganceA certificate and plaque for the car's 1992 Late Great Chevy Gold AwardOne of the car's Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Preservation AwardsMultiple copies of the car's FRIENDS Magazine featureMultiple copies of the car's Late Great Chevys Magazine featureMultiple copies of the car's Vintage Chevrolet Club of America's newsletter featureMultiple copies of the car's Chevy Classics Magazine featureVarious newsletter features Coveted and cherished, this national award-winning Chevy is a mostly-original piece of jet age magic that's ready to be shown and celebrated. With top-notch preservation, major provenance and more style than pretty much anything on the road, the car literally defines the term "investment grade". If you're looking for a first-rate classic that's capable of leading the collector car herd, pick up the phone and take home this incredible Impala! About This Auction Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close... NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay, please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices, so please don't ask! If you see a car you like, don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay, it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection, we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so, contact Donald Bernard at (704)413-4665. Donald's email address is: [email protected]. For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. About RK Motors Charlotte Hot Rod magazine named RK Motors Charlotte the #1 destination out of 57 possible places to visit across the United States. Destinations selected included car museums, driving schools, dragstrips, best drives and more. We are honored to have been the only classic car dealer selected. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte, NC give us a call. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Our 80,000 sq. ft. retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina. We usually have over 300 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment, stop in and meet our staff. Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut- we do this because we love cars! Check out the feedback on our website from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately, and our cars even look better in person than in the pictures! We look forward to seeing you soon. Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility, 5527 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC 28269. For sales and general information, call us at: (704)413-4665. Our Service Programs Under our innovative Seal of Approval Exit Service buying program, RK Motors Charlotte customers who pay full retail price for a vehicle, receive a comprehensive, multi-point vehicle Exit Service, carried out by our experienced ASE Certified Master Mechanics at the RKM Performance Center. Customers who purchase cars from RK Motors for less than full retail price, or customers who purchase a car and are trading in a vehicle, will receive our Basic Safety Check, performed by our certified and experienced ASE mechanics, prior to delivery of their car. Learn more about the key attributes of Our Service Programs. If you have any questions regarding our service programs, please contact a member of our sales team at (704)413-4665. For international buyers, please note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans worldwide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier, you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager, Gregory Smith, stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. He can be reached at: [email protected]. About the RK Motors Performance Center Regardless if your vehicle is going through our Seal of Approval Exit Service, Basic Safety Check, routine maintenance or a full custom built to your exact specifications, the RKM Performance Center has the knowledge, experience and resources to fulfill your automotive needs. In the world of electronic fuel injection and computer diagnostics, even late model dealerships look a little uncomfortable working on pre-OBD1 cars. There are many independent mechanics and shops that may be able to help, but putting your prized classic in the hands of a stranger is a leap of faith at best. This is exactly why we created the RKM Performance Center. Being proud members of SEMA, ARMO, HRIA and the North Carolina Motorsports Association, the RKM Performance Center is a nationally recognized shop; best known for high level OEM restorations and custom builds. Comprised of ASE certified mechanics, including several Master Technicians, you can feel confident that your car is in capable hands. As fellow enthusiasts, they are passionate about cars and will treat yours with the respect it deserves. Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC, 28269 Phone: 704-413-4665 Fax: 704-596-5980 [email protected] Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC, 28269 Phone: 704-413-4665 Fax: 704-596-5980 [email protected] Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC, 28269 Phone: 704-413-4665 Fax: 704-596-5980 [email protected] Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC 28269 Phone: 704-413-4665 Fax: 704-596-5980 [email protected] Showroom 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte, NC 28269 704.413.4665 [email protected]