1958 Chevrolet Chevy Impala Convertible 348 Tri Power in Red & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 8-6-20.
We're looking at a 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible in Red Paint. The car comes with the factory Tri Power 348 CI V8 engine producing 280 HP.
The car's Owner is Ken Nagel. Ken’s had this car since 2005. He shares he really likes the workmanship of this car that looks “showroom” new.
If you'd like to see this car on Ken's website here is the link kennagelclassi...
ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

*Hi, If you like this video, please click on the 🤍 THANKS button under the video title" Thank you! Lou*

[@boydbaxter]

Of all the classics restored or modified nothing beats an original. Love that car. Beautiful. Truly the finest. When I was a kid in the 70’s I worked in my uncles wrecking yard. And I remember so many old chevys. He had a silver nomad that I wanted so bad. But I was only 12.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Boyd, Happy to read "Love that car" :-) Sounds like that wrecking yard was a great place to hang out, Lou

[@paulym5814]

The year I was born. I’ve wanted one of these for the longest time

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paulym58, Happy to read you and this car have the same birth year :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@mimiene6535]

My grandfather had a white one. We went on vacation to Daytona Beach riding in style. Oh what memories.

[@loucostabile]

Hi mimi, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@douglasheath411]

Such an amazing Era for classic cars. Each year was an awesome anticipation to see was new in style and power

[@loucostabile]

Hi Douglas, I think you're on the right KZbin Channel for the cars you enjoy :-) Lou

[@johnthompson1280]

My mother had a black 1958 Chevy Impala convertible from 1962 until 1964 and it was a stunning automobile.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

I looked up "flashy" in the dictionary and a photo of this car popped up.....thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

NICE :-) You're welcome Mike.

[@judithham1815]

My heart skips a beat when I see these 50s Chevrolets. Love the tri-fives too. I owned the 1956 Bel Air two door hard top in tropical turquoise. Super car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Judith, You're on the right KZbin Channel for sure :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@juanmelendez2060]

Thanks for the 1958 Chevy Impala Convertible. In those days the car sales job was a great experience for both the sales person and the customer. Art designed luxury, combination of car color and interior fabric, many options, etc. This was high quality dedication to please the customer. The smooth ride made the Impala the top luxury experience of Chevrolet. Nothing like a ride on an Impala! Congratulations.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan, Happy to share this car with you :-) Lou

[@jdm19791]

One year only styling after the tri-fives. When cars were classy and the interiors were colorful works of art. Great choice Lou, great job Mr.Nagel with your baby. Looks stunning!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe, Happy to share this "work of art" with you :-) Lou

[@chrispappas3750]

I have never seen a 58 Impala with A/C, the belt seems to be loose. That is a very high optioned car, rare to see. Thank you, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to share this high optioned car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@onemoremisfit]

The A/C was inoperable. The belt was laid on loose for looks at first, then taken off before engine was started. I wonder if it was due to a bad compressor or clutch, because if the compressor pulley will freewheel then you can leave the belt on even if the A/C system is inoperable.

[@RustyCar]

The 1958 was one of my favorites as far as BelAirs & Impalas. And as I’ve said before, this is a rolling work of art. When American pride, craftsmanship, and design ruled the road & and the automotive industry globally. Thanks Lou and Ken for a great spring Saturday morning treat!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, Happy to read this is a favorite year Impala for you :-) Glad to read you enjoy this "rolling work of art". You're welcome, Lou

[@touraneindanke]

I Am crying... This ‘thing’ is just created to make people speechless.... Driving it yourself is optional looking at it is AWESOME. Imagine driving that beautiful art peace around the city center of AMSTERDAM. 💋💋💋

[@loucostabile]

Hi touraneindanke, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@markwagner4909]

You typically don’t see the interior light on the roof in the convertible I have had convertibles all my life and none of them ever had one like this one has. I’m impressed

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, I agree, it's unique. Lou

[@uhplumber5962]

I had a friend who used to drag race a 58 with the 348. It ran 17s in the 1/4 mile and we thought that was fast! Good memories!

[@loucostabile]

Hi uhplumber, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@michaelschneider-]

+1 I thought I'd seen it all. .. A driver's ashtray with vacuum assist into a mason jar collection. The automobile in 1958. .. 3 cheers to present owner Ken Negal. ..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, "A driver's ashtray with vacuum assist into a mason jar" That certainly is an interesting option, Lou

[@johnsimms818]

Brings back a lot of memories. I purchased mine for $600.00 in 1963 not as many options on mine but still one of the koolest cars ever .thanks for the ride.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@willsco76]

Ken has the best of the best when it comes to classic vehicles.

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@BestEachDay]

That's one of the nicest cars from that era I've ever seen!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@unclerudy9797]

Gorgeous Impala ! Love the color. I always loved 58s. If it's gorgeous and heavily optioned...It's Ken's ! Thanks Lou and Ken !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

What color is it. We never was told

[@billbright1755]

Competitive model to the newly released Edsel. Touted as one truly new car for 58 to set the owner above the look alike cars. But Chevrolet took the sales honors and would soon release the 409 engine package with a very distinctive idle burbling sound. Great work Lou,, just the best!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Appreciate the kind words, Lou

[@tuckyonald1119]

i always loved impalas this is the cleanest 58 i have ever seen 😍 and finished in red with grey top

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "i always loved impalas this is the cleanest 58 i have ever seen' :-)

[@danielulz1640]

I think Chevy called it silver. It matches one of the stripes in the upholstery.

[@lealoo6287]

I've always loved the '58 Impala, my parents had a black one and it was just gorgeous.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leora, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@alejandrogrillet931]

GREETINGS. From Venezuela, AWESOME IMPALA CONVERTIBLE. Great Red Paint. Mr. Lou, Thank you very much for showing us this STUPENDOUS CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou, Thanks for taking along for the ride. EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE VIDEO.

[@loucostabile]

Greetings Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy this "AWESOME" car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. Glad to take you along for the ride. You're welcome, Lou

[@bruceh92]

Incredible restoration of a very special historic Chevrolet that's literally not missing a single thing. Driver and passengers are treated to a beautiful interior. Under the hood is a real treat in a 348 tri power with all new looking components everywhere as if just picked up from the dealer. Thank you gents, really enjoyed this.👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., You're right, this Chevrolet is not missing a single thing :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@plymouthduster225]

Another great video Lou. Beautiful 58 Impala. My Aunt and Uncle had a Red 58 Impala convertible just like it bought it used in 1962. It was a tri power car also. but no continental kit. They traded it in on a new 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS 396 4 speed. The dealership gave them 500 dollars trade in for the Impala convertible. The dealers said that was all the car was worth.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster225, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunt & Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Gorgeous 58 with all of the 50s bling!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Beautiful Chevy! Thanks Lou and Ken for bringing this stunning example of mid-century design to us. Love the channel Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Chevy! :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@ImTheDaveman]

Gotta LOVE this Wheeled Sled! It's a chrome lover's dream come true! As I have always said, "You can never, never, have enough chrome!" Ever since just now., I have always said that! This car is the same year as meeeee! My ultimate dream car is a 1958 Chevy Impala, naturally. Only with a hardtop. WHOA! I have never seen a protective insect screen for a radiator of any make/model car! Kinda kewl! A sweet treasure ya found, Lou! APPLAUSE!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ImTheDaveman. Happy to share this "Wheeled Sled!" with you :-) Chrome is a good thing. Glad to read you and this car have the same birth year. My pleasure sharing this "dream car" with you, Lou

[@larryspeicher5771]

That 58 Impala is a beauty ! Nice video Lou. Ken that is a total winner....love the sound of a Tri-Power 348. My older brother had a 60 Impala with that same great engine. Makes a big impression on a pre-teen.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@glennsankey8186]

She’s a work of art.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glenn, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@zachwheeler9846]

My Grandpa had a white 58 Impala Convertible, he also had a hardtop in red back in the day. Great video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Zach, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandpa's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Another nice one from Mr. Nagel! Plenty of chrome, a convertible top, and tri power, too. The sun always seems to shine with you guys visit. What a treat. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfughter45acp, Fun in the Sun at Ken's place :-) My pleasure sharing this "treat" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@tomquinn607]

Imo...1955, 56, 57 and 58 was Chevys grand slam. Beautiful car! Thanks to Lou and Mr Nagel.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jimdent351]

A neighbor of mine has a '58 hardtop with a 348. Sweet, sweet ride!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@fairrodthecapacitor]

I just love the different styles of tops older cars had! There were so many good options.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy :-)

[@MAGronemeyer]

This has to be the most option loaded 1958 Chevrolet Impala I have seen so far. It has every possible option on it. The 348 engine sounds healthy, and the Roman Red paint job makes this example stand out in the crowd. 1958 was an odd year, and with it being a one year only car, that's why they are so extremely rare. What a beautiful convertible this one is. You sure know how to find some awesome cars Lou! Keep it up!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, You're right, this one is loaded :-) My pleasure sharing the cars with you, Lou

[@richardmorris7063]

Probably around 4,500$$ new ,which was a bunch of $$ back then.

[@opera93]

Thanks, I could agree on “ loaded”… my HIGH School Classmate’s (*;thru,PURDUE) PRentsmhad am58/Tripower IMPALA FOR MANY years.. Interestingly, I cannot imagine many CONVERT/ ASH/ Air CONDITION WERE MADE (( some Dealer, or CHEV FAN took every Option for some reason:: would be interesting to get History)!!

[@lt.frankdrebin3317]

But no padded dash?

[@richardmorris7063]

@@lt.frankdrebin3317 now I have to Google when the padded dash first came out.

[@gregmckinney7178]

Absolutely freakin awesome !!!!! My Dad had a 54,61 and a 68. My brother had a 56 and 61 then my uncle had a 58. The 58 was my favorite, but I have never seen one with this many options !!!! Chevy perfection !!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, High praise :-) Glad to read your Family has had a bunch of fun car too, Lou

[@richardmorris7063]

Whoever ordered this from GM must have been a real dude.I'm from this era & lived in N E Ohio,I never saw upscale versions like this.I can see this in a parade w/ beautiful woman sitting on the top of the back seat.Love the brochures too!

[@loucostabile]

HI Richard, Happy to read your thoughts on this car. and glad to read you enjoy the brochures too :-) Lou

[@billthompson5644]

That's too bad that they only made that one year, I always thought that was one of Chevy's top five best looking designs.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Lou

[@billthompson5644]

@@loucostabile your videos are always remarkable, you are truly the master of detail. One of the really great things about your videos you have a lot of cars and the details to go with them that I have never seen. I've seen 58 Impalas a bunch of them, but I don't think I've ever seen one that fancy, very very nice.

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! 1958 was a recession year when all U.S. brands except Rambler suffered major sales losses. Chevrolet was not immune, but with the Impala, it was the birth of what would shortly thereafter become the best-selling car in America for many years hence. I don't know if Chevy brass knew what a goldmine it was going to be for them, but it was certainly no accident. I think it was simply the concept of a stylish and luxurious car for the price of a Chevrolet that made it such a great buy. In its first year, the Impala was a sub-series within the Bel Air range offered only in two-door hardtop and convertible form. In 1959, a four-door sedan and four-door hardtop were added and the Impala took over as a flagship series in its own right, and the rest, as they say, is history. Ken is very fortunate to not only have one of Chevy's greatest milestone cars, but one with everything you could order on it, and in Rio Red to boot! He sure knows how to pick 'em! Thanks, Lou, for presenting yet another amazing Ken Nagel car and letting us experience excitement on wheels!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. My pleasure sharing this car with you. Glad to have you along to "experience excitement on wheels!" :-) Lou

[@chiconian49]

The 58 Chevy was not my favorite style, but boy is this thing loaded with options. I absolutely love it.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-)

[@edwardberwind8544]

Lou, without a doubt this is one of the nicest 58 ragtops I have ever seen .it is loaded with all the options available at the time. A real time capsule. My second car was a 58 in 1962 it was Artic White and Serria Gold.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edward, High praise :-) Happy to read you had a cool 1958 too, Lou

[@eleven57icare]

Another great presentation, Lou! Lee Iacocca once said that air conditioning and stereo killed the convertible in 1976. "Neither one makes sense if you're driving around without a roof," he said. So I can only imagine how rare in 1958 a convertible with air conditioning was! Even the 1957 Bonneville, which boasted being fully optioned, issued very few examples with air conditioning.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Albert for the kind words on the presentation :-) I appreciate that. My pleasure sharing this car with you, and thank you for share the details you enjoy, Lou

[@josephg41]

Indeed they are. Just about any 50's convertible with factory AC is a rare car. I have a '57 Ford "Skyliner", the retractable hardtop. And it is factory AC. I have yet to witness another and the only ones I've heard of are selling for big money fully restored at high tier auctions.

[@Carlito-Fxwg]

Stunningly Beautiful, 58 and 59 are my favorites...and Convertible too... Oh yeah, my ride is here..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carlito, Happy to read this year is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@davidstahl5707]

I was in 11th grade when this came out. I can still remember the awe I had when I first saw the exquisite beauty of this car. At that time I didn’t think anything could outdo the beauty of the ‘57. But here this was!! Totally new and different. And it was the ONLY YEAR GM cars had this body. A truly unique car. I have 5 models of this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read your memories of this car. Glad to read you have 5 models too. NICE! Lou

[@lennartsjostrom3167]

Very nice car. Red and white, my favorite colors. And Connie kit too. Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lennart, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@joesmith4222]

Nice car. My first car was a 58 Chevy Del Rey with a 6 and three on the tree. I payed $35 for it when I was 15 in 1970. It even ran great and looked good. Then sold it to my uncle and he painted it blue with a white roof, my father said it looked like a Mexican taxi cab. Sold it to my uncle for $65. Some might remember, in the early '70s you could buy these cars from the '50s for around $150. Had 57 Ranchero I got for $150. Got a 50 GMC pickup for $185, he wanted $200 and it ran.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jamesgeiger4795]

While most people were crazy about the 57 back decades ago, I always preferred the 58 Chevy Impala.

[@loucostabile]

HI James, Thank you for viewing and sharing the one you prefer, Lou

[@1955mouse]

awesome lou, love the color to, a shame color schemes don't exist today like they did back then, now all we get is dull, drab grey interiors, with not much for exterior choices either. too bad those days are gone, but glad to see the survivors of the time!! thanx!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mouse, Happy to receive an "awesome" from you :-) Although those days are gone, this Channel will keep those memories for you and I to enjoy. You're welcome, Lou

[@philipdrake6]

The 58 chevy is in great condition, a realy great car. 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip, Happy to read you enjoy this "great car" :-) Lou

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you, Ken and Lou. Wonderful Impala, I had one in Cashmere blue with a Whitetop and the 348 Engine. Note: on Ken's car, I noticed his transmission is the rare Turboglide automatic which functions like the Buick Dynaflow transmission.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this "wonderful" car :-) Glad to read you had a blue one too. Like this one? Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3u2aJ2Vd9aZn7M

[@kennethconnors5316]

Always loved these converts

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kenneth, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@fredkelbert1913]

With its front end similar to “Cadillac,” it was known as a “baby” Cadillac. Unusual “loose” belt driving the air conditioning compressor. Excellent restoration work done on it, with a host of unusual options for a Chevrolet. Thanks for sharing, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred, Thank you for viewing, and sharing your knowledge. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@musclecarfan74]

Beautiful, to me best looking 50's Chevrolet

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the looks of this car :-)

[@boson2916]

Perfect 👍workmanship and 👍styling! Every detail well thought-out and executed, Beautiful.............

[@loucostabile]

Hi boson, High praise :-) Lou

[@jacktomasek7171]

LOu. First thing this morning I saw this beauty ! I'm wishing I had this car ! Love it Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jack, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Lou

[@AtlantaGymFan]

My Aunt DeeDee had a car this color and, at 8, i thought it was beyond glamorous!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brock, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunt's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@davidtorres1696]

Super underrated 58' Impala next to the 57' Bel-Air completely the opposite body style make no mistake 58' is a CREAM PUFF

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to share this "CREAM PUFF" with you :-) Lou

[@sabba_dabba8649]

Ken and his 58 Impala. Both one of a kinds. Seeing so many options on this car was interesting. Especially the vacuum and mason jar ash tray. I wonder when the Caprice Classic came into play? I'll have to google that. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sabba_Dabba. Thank you for viewing and sharing. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@danielulz1640]

1965

[@gregoryreffitt7957]

This is my dream car. I have always loved the 58. I think the smooth corners and smooth lines make this a very unique car of its time. Most people like the57 for it being a lightweight Hot Rod. I like the idea of a cruising car as to The racing type street car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gregory, Happy to read this is a "dream car" for you :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@thyslop1737]

Looking at the automotive specimen and you are forced to be transported in time and imagine and feel the experience of those times. Just traveling time capsules or rather personal time machines. Those cars captured your imagination and held it then as they still do today.

[@loucostabile]

Hi T Hyslop, Happy to read you enjoy this journey back to 1958 :-) Lou

[@verrickfalcon3381]

Tighten that AC belt! 😊 Beautiful car. I own a 2dr Hdtp impala. My Dream car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Verrick, Thanks for the tip. Happy to read you have a cool car too that's your "Dream car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@gmpny3945]

A wonderful presentation of a magnificent car. The 58s look as if they were carved out of a solid piece of steel. Built like a tank!

[@loucostabile]

Hi GMP NY, Happy to read you enjoy this "magnificent car." :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@garycoan3231]

I personally know the previous owner of this car! He did all the research to make this car back to original. He is a great guy. So glad you are enjoying it. Just absolutely gorgeous. Do you still have the Buick?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Thank you for sharing you know the previous Owner. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) This Buick? Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3qTqoGhf515gZI

[@dalemettee1147]

Lou, you didn't mention if this car had air ride. An only one year option. Was really expensive and not many cars had it. I met a guy who had it on a Biscayne and it still worked. Most got replaced by springs caused the air bags would cause all kinds of problems.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dale, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@sinbad2969]

Once again Big Lou great content an a beautiful vehicle you know I'm a rag top man you never let me down big guy keep up the excellent work Big Lou 👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@loucostabile]

Big Sinbad, My pleasure sharing this "beautiful vehicle" with you :-) Lou

[@loucostabile]

Appreciate the kind encouraging words on this video :-)

[@michaeltipton5500]

Wow if there ever was a car that left me speechless, this was it. Not a huge fan of 58 Impalas but that is off the charts beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, "Wow if there ever was a car that left me speechless, this was it." NICE! Lou

[@0pelman]

I wonder if it still has the Turboglide transmission. I noticed the quadrant has the Turboglide P-R-N-D-(Gr)enade selection, and there are no snippets of driving video where you'd hear the Powerglide shift from low to direct, so it's a mystery. As was said in another comment, if this car wasn't converted to Powerglide, it would be insanely rare. The '57-'58 Turboglides used cone clutches while the '59-'61 used multiplate clutches. Parts for those old cone clutch versions have been gone for half a century.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CB top MPG, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@AllanK1]

Thats a nice piece of preserved automotive history as Ken said they didn't make many of the tri-power Impalas. Always look forward anytime you profile one of his cars. The colour looks like the same as the 2003 Thunderbird you profiled from Dennis's collection. Great video Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi AllanK Quon, High praise :-) You're right one the color matching the 2003 Thunderbird. Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

[@TheGnewb]

Fantastic presentation Lou, Thanks You!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you gnewb e :-)

[@terrym5023]

Dealer: What options would you like to order on your car? Buyer: EVERY single one 😂

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@lunes-1]

Great looking classic red car👍 Best thing ever American did:this cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi Christina, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Lou, I've restored three of those 348 tri-power convertibles '58 Impala cars. Two were black and one was blue. Two had most all options. Both black cars were 4 speeds. The blue one had A/T. BTW, the two black cars had less than 40k miles on them. The blue car had 70k miles on it.

[@loucostabile]

You're had a lot of experience with this year Impala. Thank you for sharing Sergeant Masson

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@loucostabile You'd likely be amazed at the various vehicles that I/we have restored over the last 30+ years. One being a 1953 Daimler roadster. Two identical 1937 Ford Phaeton convertibles. Both dark green. One was 100% stock and the other had a J2 Oldsmobile engine and more modern drivetrain, brakes, etc. I/we bought an all options red/black 1970 LS6 Chevelle SS convertible that had 34k miles on it. I/we bought it from an estate auction for $30k. It didn't need much to restore it. 6 months later, we sold it to Reggie Jackson (former MLB player) for $80k. He later sent it through auction in Scottsdale AZ and sold it for $130k.

[@brustar5152]

Very nicely done car. They did not come out of the factory with that long chrome/stainless bullet streak down the length lining up at the door cuts as accurate as that. The dual fours would be a better set-up than the progressive linkaged triple two barrels as with only the center carb feeding the engine at less than highway speeds the furthest cylinders tended to run lean and hotter, frequently melting holes in the tops of those pistons. The other option not mentioned was the air ride with a knob over there on the right end of the dash beside the speaker fader that adjusted the ride height. I noticed he removed the A/C drive belt for the road part of the vid.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bru Star, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@bossman1974]

Beautiful car absolutely beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Hi Boss Man, High praise :-) Lou

[@debbiedunn4477]

This car just oozes class!! Love it!!

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@trainroomgary]

Hi Lou & Ken; Fun to see all the brochures - The quality of the printing is spectacular 😎 • Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂 🇺🇸 🇺🇦

[@loucostabile]

Hi trainroomgary, Happy to read you enjoy the brochures with this car :-) Cheers, Lou

[@RustyCar]

I agree! When advertising was also works of art; drawings & paintings just for a brochure.

[@brygram]

I remember an exact duplicate of this car, in the showroom at Sands Chevrolet in the Phoenix, AZ area, about 2014

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bryan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the AZ car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@gregfoster4541]

Great car, always loved the '58 because of the style and only 1 year makes it very unique,,,noticed the loose a/c belt before start up and then gone at start up, hopefully nothing major!! Thanks for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas "!!

[@loucostabile]

Howdy Greg, Happy to read you "loved" the styling of this car :-) Lou

[@austinevplab7167]

Wasn’t factory air conditioning rare in ‘58? This car seems to have everything a Cadillac has for less. Another great one Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi AustinEVPLab, You're right, when most people ordered a convertible they would not get air too. Happy to read you enjoy this "great one" :-) Lou

[@asteverino8569]

That loose belt squeeks, ay? Lovely car. Too clean for me.

[@loucostabile]

Hi asteverino, Happy to read you noticed this is a "Lovely car" :-) Lou

[@asteverino8569]

@@loucostabile My pleasure

[@drippinglass]

Beautiful car! I always liked the ‘58, since I was a kid. I wanted a hardtop, hold the skirts and the conti kit. 😁. But yeah, on this “loaded” ‘vert... it looks fine! 😎👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi drippingglass, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Cool 😎 original 58 brochures too!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@user-zx8de8op9l]

The car looks to be Rio red, I noticed the car doesn't have the Level Air suspension. Many people had that option replaced. That vacuum ash try is a rare piece

[@loucostabile]

Hi Timothy, Thank you for sharing what color you think the car is, and sharing the details you notice, Lou

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Wow! What a nice ride! I have always loved the Impalas of this model and the surrounding models around it, cool! Thanks Lou🤟

[@loucostabile]

HI Wesley, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@loucostabile 🤟

[@jeffreymartin6369]

Another fabulous car by Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Jeffrey :-)

[@martinbeneteau309]

I have the year that replaced the '58 Chevrolet ('59 Belair). It is quite a change from this one year model. I also have the salesman order book for '59. It's a great book to look through to see the different models and what you could order with them. This '58 Impala is a true beauty.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@martinbeneteau309]

@@loucostabile okay done. The cars you showcase are all great!

[@clarkgriswold5903]

Nice car Mr. Nagle. All of those options could have been added when it was restored because there is no way to verify anything on the data plates back then. That cigarette ash sucker upper thing is just ridiculous in a convertible. Thanks for the video Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Clark, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@danielulz1640]

If it really works, better than having the ashes blowing out of the ash tray when the top is down.

[@juanpelon3086]

Mr. costabile.. thanks for uploading these great videos, this Chevrolet is, by far one of my favorites..also the '64..'67..and '70..have driven them.. excellent handling and great suspension systems.

[@loucostabile]

Mr. Pelon, Please call me Lou. Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) Thank you for sharing you've been driving some fun cars too, Lou

[@juanpelon3086]

@@loucostabile ok..will call you Lou..

[@Robert-q7q6m]

Very beautiful cruiser.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@zulumax1]

Wow! That red is so red it was oversaturating your camera! I'm sure there is nothing like seeing it with your own eyes, which makes you very lucky Lou. Thank you for sharing this rare jewel, someone sure checked every box. Is that a powerglide transmission? I don't recall seeing the transmission options in the trunk and treats.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "rare jewel" with you :-)

[@Gershwin48]

The ‘58 was one of those years where certain models were extremely beautiful if the color was right and other models were ugly as heck. Proportion was everything. I remember seeing my first 1958, it was a black Impala convertible, I was in love with it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi M A, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this year car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Gershwin48]

@@loucostabile subscribed.

[@geoben1810]

Yeah... 50s style and class 😍 👍

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@dancerjim]

Beautiful. I’ve always wondered is a continental kit adversely effects handling.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Not sure if the continental kit effects the ride, but it's a lot of weight so it could effect the ride, Lou

[@danielshon]

Wow very nice car, love red color ,details ...spectacular 😎👍🍻

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

Rio red

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Gorgeous cruiser!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@robertvance1873]

Absolutely Stunning Thank you Lou, I know the Impala is the top of the food chain 😆 but for the coolness factor and I know I have heard enough from other car enthusiast lol 🤣 but I loved the name DELRAY and I know it's a no thrills not much options, But it's such a fifty's kinda name like Dion and the Belmont's. If I would have been alive back then I probably would have gotten a Delray and made it a muscle car. Thank you again Lou your so Awesome.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@margaretfoote2397]

What happened to the ac belt? It looked loose then it was gone at start up. Beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Margaret, Not sure where the ac belt is, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@acts2211]

Absolutely stunning specimen lou. Thank you for sharing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Acts2210, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou