1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe Survivor

1959 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop Additional Info:

Hello,up for sale is this beautiful 1959CHEVROLET IMPALA HARDTOPSURVIVOR, This vehicle is mostly original and looking for someone that can appreciatethat, powered by a348 four barrel V-8 engine that looks to be its original engine, Drive it anywhere, runs excellent.I Triedto look all for the number but just to hard reach due to health issues, But if need to i will. Comes with anon original automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, Original numbers correct Possi traction. Accessories for the vehicle include steel Foxcraft fender cruiser skirts, Satin Beige paint, Copper cloth interior that looks to of been redone many years ago using original cloth, The headliner in in perfect condition. Spotlight. There isno rust under the floor pans or frame, The rockers are also rust FREE, But the trunk, wings and the under of hood lip do have some small rust spots as shown in the photos. If you need any particular photos please just let know. Comes with a rare original boxed in Canadian frame, New radial tire with wide white walls, Original hub caps with spinners, The dash board has never been modified or re-painted and all the instrumentation gaugeswork. the mileage is showing 47,xxx and was told the previous owner to be the original miles. This is not a show car but a very nice and clean survivor car. Looks to have some exterior paint touch ups through out its life, No evidence of any type of suspension modifications, Still has its original spiral rear shocks, This is a rare find so please no tire kickers or low-ballers. According to the previous owner the car spent most of its life in Texas. Please ask any questions before buying.The rear quarter panel lips had some small rust spots and was professionally repaired about 2 years ago using original sheet metal from a donor car. No re-production sheet metal was used. the job was done right by Hot Rod Institute shop out of Wildomar California. Please view all pictures and make sure you know what you're buying, The car is being sold with no warranties or returns and is being sold locallyso i do reservethe right to end the auctionearly. I encourage you to see this car in person. Please contact me to make an appointment. I have a clean California title in hand. Serious buyers only !! I've tried to describethe car as accurateas possible, so please ask any question or ask for any additionalpictures before buying. Good Luck and God bless !!

Below is some cool information found online to read !
348
The 348 engine was first introduced in October of 1957.
The 348 was originally scheduled to be used only in Chevrolet trucks. More cubic inches were needed in the passenger cars so the 348 was used there as well.
In the first year, two versions were available; the 4-barrel 250hp and the 280hp equipped with 3-2 barrel carburetor's. Late in 58, another version was released, this time being the 315hp 348.
The additional horsepower was achieved by using a high lift cam and solid lifters. It also was equipped with the 3-2 barrel carb setup.
The 250hp, and the 280hp were available with powerglide or turboglide transmission, however the 315hp 348 was only available with the 3-speed transmission.
The 4-speed was available for the 59 models. The 305hp version was introduced and was nothing more than the 315hp with a 4-barrel instead of the 3-2 barrels.
Available for 1959 were the, 250hp, 280hp, 305hp, 315hp, 320hp and a 335hp 348's.
The higher horsepower engines were equipped with dual point distributors, improved head's and 2 1/2"exhaust. The carter AFB was also introduced and used on the 320hp.
By 1961, the horsepower was still growing. Now available were the 340hp and the 350hp 348's. This year would mark the birth of the famed 409 engine.