Customs Pics of 58 Chevies

Hello,
Long before the white 1958 Impala became an overnight sensation in 1973, the 58 Impala was the top of the line Chevy cars from the factory. But, they ruled the stock car classes in 1958 and part of 1959 until the more powerful 335 hp Impalas hit the scene along with the 4 speed transmission factory allowances.
1958 entrance... 223rd Street on the Long Beach/Wilmington border
We happen to be on our way to the drags on an early Saturday morning and my brother decided to document the first entrance to Lion’s Dragstrip. So, he told me to get out to film the front entrance and to follow him into the entrance gate.

It was a memorable day, although, he did not get into the finals of the A/Stock class eliminations. It was one round not to stay too long at the starting line and try to catch up down the dragstrip. It was a lesson learned to improve all starting techniques and responses. Get out in front at the light and stay there. All competitors had the same motor and set up, so it is the quickness that gets the job done.


Jnaki

It took many tries, but eventually, the practicing of the reaction to the timing lights was the key. (As we all were in the same stock racing class with the same H.P. accessories and ratings.) Once the quickness at the start was a regular thing, now, the trophies started coming in to our bookshelf area. YRMV

58 Impala

 

It may never be all one color but I still enjoy it.

 

Every time this thread bubbles to the surface I have to revisit my old 58. I really regret selling it.

 

I think we all have regrets over selling cars we would love to still have today!

 

here's a shot of mine

 

Beauty.
The wheel treatment is perfect - just what I used to see on those cars around my area when I was growing up.

 

Unhook that travel trailer and I'd drive it!

 

The 58 I owned from 1961 to 1966