It’s alive….it’s ALIVE!!! Even though she’s a rust bucket, she’s still a 2-door hardtop Impala and really sharp! Hopefully someone will restore that beauty.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
i think thats the plan!
@swhod21903 жыл бұрын
Remember these cars when they were new and I was just a kid. Uncle drove one. How the time flies! Good to see you appreciate them. Good video!
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
thanks man!
@chicanou-turn50562 жыл бұрын
@@IowaClassicCars Ryan do you have an Instagram and do you also sell some of these cars
@gregfair17493 жыл бұрын
I love the 59 impala!!! One of the most beautiful cars ever produced!!! Wish I could afford one! I like the white one because of how mechanically sound it is. But it definitely needs a lot of body work!!!
@markhoffman96743 жыл бұрын
Awesome that you saved another 2 59 Chevrolet impalas! I hope you or someone keeps it running and makes it road worthy! I would get the brakes working and clean it up inside and out. It would make a fun project car to keep from being scrapped. Good luck with future endeavors. Take care.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
oh no they wont be scrapped!
@ronbunker57783 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how well that car fires up. Runs really good.
@mattbonacci49503 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to see these old american cars get back on the road again and get fixed up
@ronlynch77443 жыл бұрын
The 59’ still running with the indestructible 283 motor. 😎👍🇨🇦
@edwardberwind85443 жыл бұрын
Finally you scored a 2dr hardtop with a good body . I would completely strip the white one and swap the green body and make a great car again.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Oh yea ive scored a few in my lifetime
@georgeorwell64203 жыл бұрын
My family had a 1959 sedan ,six cylinders in Cuba. I was an amazing reliable car.
@johnbehneman15463 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO !!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THESE CLASSICS ON THE ROAD!!!!! I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!! PLEASE KEEP UP THE TOTALLY AWESOME WORK!!!!!!
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John
@kennyrichard29713 жыл бұрын
Nice old classic I know I keep saying it over and over but you just make me so happy to see you saving all these Beautiful classics
@kenworth23433 жыл бұрын
Love your passion for one of GMs best overall designs of that era
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks ken
@vayabroder7293 жыл бұрын
The last designs of the great Harley Earl.
@ScroatBagGarage3 жыл бұрын
Always exciting to see what you find! Wish you continued success Ryan!
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@TheRealMisterChopShop Жыл бұрын
This guy always comes across bad ass cars❤ best Contant on KZbin🎉
@IowaClassicCars Жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@raymondmenendez64993 жыл бұрын
I remember back in 1964 lying in the back of my dad's 1959 station wagon, looking out the back window looking up at the stars
@ervingoertzen72333 жыл бұрын
Wow , love that style Chevy
@johnhutchinson97142 жыл бұрын
My favourite car in 1960 as a 10 year old in Australia. Be great to see those two meld into one magnificent beast. Keep them coming Ryan, enjoying your videos.
@IowaClassicCars2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John!
@allanfranklin4173 жыл бұрын
The 59 body looks good, should be able to piece one together from the two. Good buy.
@davidsantos82063 жыл бұрын
Great score Ryan. Thanks for the video.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave
@dannycasler49593 жыл бұрын
I hope you're going to do a body swap on it even if you don't paint them or do any bodywork to them!
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
both have vin issues so a body swap wont be that easy
@martinbeneteau3093 жыл бұрын
Put those two Impalas together and you'll have a nice car. Good find.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@chuckhaynes64583 жыл бұрын
Now you have a great opportunity to make one nice original '59 out of two. I would like to see the journey.
@dalestewart56703 жыл бұрын
Damn, good find. Wish I were younger like you ,love these old cars esp. 59 and 60 impalas. Keep wearing what you like.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
thanks Dale
@hensleyshobbies-doug77613 жыл бұрын
Those old Chevrolet’s are like a old Timex watch, they take a licking and keep on ticking!
@williamdeegan78403 жыл бұрын
Back of the dark car on the back of the light car. One good car.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@MortskeRepair3 жыл бұрын
Good thing you brought Muscle Mikey with! Wait, bankers have to work Saturday’s?!?
@dannycasler49593 жыл бұрын
Mort! How are ya!
@MortskeRepair3 жыл бұрын
@@dannycasler4959 not worth a damn!
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Hater!!
@waltercalvin26263 жыл бұрын
I got a biscuit
@waltercalvin26263 жыл бұрын
I got a biscuit
@steves99053 жыл бұрын
with the bare body, you can really see all the complex curves...amazing that Chevy went to that expense to tool up and fit all that together...abandoned in '61. great cars. radio delete is rare...heater delete is a unicorn
@danielulz16403 жыл бұрын
Not a delete, was an extra-cost option.
@JorgeDiaz-ly5qp3 жыл бұрын
I love "rusty gems" that are also runners!!! SWEEET ride!!!
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kmartradio2 жыл бұрын
59 Impala's are so beautiful. nothing compares to them.
@IowaClassicCars2 жыл бұрын
Got that right
@johnje42853 жыл бұрын
I'm in England and I absolutely love those Impalas. My Grandfather used to import similar cars in the 1960s for him to drive.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like em!
@michaelroucoulet32943 жыл бұрын
sweet!! i love the 59 impalas, i had a 59 impala 4 door, with a 283 small block, back in 1992. all original. 118.000 miles.
@jamesthompson80083 жыл бұрын
That's a good score there! Hope you can make the project work, but if they move on, is also why you're doing what you do. Think my fav is the 69 Biscayne, but I'm a sucker for those....
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
I think ill be able to
@m420373 жыл бұрын
68 was the last cool year, the 69 inside is the same as the 70 the grandpa cars.
@stevee30m32 жыл бұрын
Good feeling! Good cars! 2door impala shine! Gratulation!❤️😊🤘
@finfan833 жыл бұрын
Almost no body to hold it all together but still runs around ! Gives you hope for all the zombie apocalypse scenarios ! Go Impala go !
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Haha yup!
@cp-ln6qr3 жыл бұрын
One that starts,runs,and is drivable. That’s a real plus.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@ronaldmiller27403 жыл бұрын
WOW I LIKE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS THIS IS GREAT!!!!! CANT WAIT ,, TO SEE WHAT U DO NEXT WITH THIS CAR.....PEACE BRO,.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron
@jerrylobdell30223 жыл бұрын
👍 They are all gems in the eyes of the beholder
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@tonym501952 жыл бұрын
You have made me want to find a 59 so bad. I have a 69 SS Camaro restored but these 59’s are so cool. I’ll keep my eyes open in WI for you and will let you know if I can find anything for you to save.
@melmcclure37103 жыл бұрын
Cool old 59s man I love these things. I can’t help but think my wife would string me up by the nads if I kept bringing home these old girls. What’s your secret. Lol.
@scottpetersen83863 жыл бұрын
Cant believe how nice the dash is
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@reedb90393 жыл бұрын
I have been looking to buy one of these restored,my Dad had one when I was a kid. Great memories.
@jaymorgan80172 жыл бұрын
Those concrete blocks are 90' out. Note how they use them when building. Thanks Ryan for saving these cars.
@IowaClassicCars2 жыл бұрын
thanks Jay
@granthudson52542 жыл бұрын
Awesome Impalas keep up the Great work!!!
@IowaClassicCars2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@eddean66633 жыл бұрын
Can't beat those small blocks. 265 and 283s.
@DaleGage4 ай бұрын
Beautiful looking car ❤
@davidredfearn6643 жыл бұрын
Those elk horn exhaust manifolds work as well as headers.
@3713msg2 жыл бұрын
Great save there! Mikey is a big ol boy! Got a lot of muscle there!
@IowaClassicCars2 жыл бұрын
Its always good to have muscle around! Lol
@3713msg2 жыл бұрын
@@IowaClassicCars I have a couple friends like that too. They are great to have around for the heavy work!
@imatter46193 жыл бұрын
Those are in some serious ruff shape. Good luck
@vet-71743 жыл бұрын
Good Vid, will make a great project putting 2 to into 1 🖒🖒
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
thanks RIck
@stevepaquette51073 жыл бұрын
What a blast!
@jdeltoro5183 жыл бұрын
Great collection,show you how well they were made..today cars rott out in 5 years.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@Cheez19793 жыл бұрын
Awesome find man
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@rickey53533 жыл бұрын
Lucky find. Congratulations.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@JazzStrat7813 жыл бұрын
That's awesome Ryan that you are still turning up 59 Impalas! 👍 gives me hope there will be an old Chevy in my future! Best to you man, always love your videos!
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jazz!
@shaylernoah11782 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I felt like I was riding around with you.
@IowaClassicCars2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@josephbartolotta43303 жыл бұрын
Very cool my friend.
@edwinbonnelljr15873 жыл бұрын
Nope I'm looking for a 59 Chevy El Camino but you got a beautiful car for starting out if you want to restore one great job
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Ive had 7 lol
@mickchilly11123 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful what else can you say. 💕💕
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
you got that right!
@JA-sm9zf Жыл бұрын
Man that’s so cool that you were able to drive the 59 around the farm 😅
@IowaClassicCars Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah
@ronbunker57783 жыл бұрын
ANOTHER super find!!
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron!
@DudesWithWrenches3 жыл бұрын
Heater delete thats someone that was counting there pennies when they wanted to buy an impala
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Yes very odd
@obywatelcane67753 жыл бұрын
Maybe that car is originally from a warm state like Texas, the driver didn't plan to drive in winter or the vehicle was supposed to be lighter, "sporty" :-) Who knows? It was 60 years ago.
@DudesWithWrenches3 жыл бұрын
It definitely represents a different time when the phrase standard options was not a slogan yet. Also picking out the exact car for what you wanted to spend was as easy as checking the boxes.. You have to love the story those options represent
@MortskeRepair3 жыл бұрын
If you run into gam gams satellite dish she's gonna be pissed!
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Settle down Mortske 🤣🤣
@oldschool63453 жыл бұрын
So what made the seller give up on it? Seems finding the donor body would be the hardest part of that equation. Finding that kinda condition on a car that isn't already going to use it is pretty tough. Thanks for sharing
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
he was a ford man and had other projects
@danswartwood45803 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan
@nzsaltflatsracer80543 жыл бұрын
I'd call that one 59 with some assembly required!.
@tedcorey30543 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff . The white car probably didn't fit under the carport all the way and the back stuck out .
@stevecr89343 жыл бұрын
Probably drive from Iowa to Arkansas right now. Hopefully the green body has body ID plate to use. 1 nice classic out of 2 is not bad.
@darrinpeterson63182 жыл бұрын
My Dad drove me and my mom home when I was born in a 1959 Chevrolet impala from the hospital. Id like to have one
@IowaClassicCars2 жыл бұрын
thats a cool memory!
@marcusredington43802 жыл бұрын
Love the 59
@daviddenison34423 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan. The green two door is pretty nice donner car. Love the white one going on a ride with ya.I love restoration on old cars and pickups. Always loved old GM cars and trucks. I’ve been a mechanic for years. If lived a little closer. I could come help ya. My father owned a body shop years ago. I have would help. Learned body and paint work. Always did want get an Faff sowing machine. Try my hand at upholstery.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the comment!
@garymoore72013 жыл бұрын
That white impala runs great! Put the two bodies together and put her back on the road!
@jedk95233 жыл бұрын
very beautiful cars
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
You got that right
@hectormacias88903 жыл бұрын
If the green one has a vin tag transfer everything from the white one instead of having to cut. The green one seems to be in very good shape.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
sadly both have issues
@nancykitzinger30783 жыл бұрын
I like all of them!
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nancy
@MaxAC3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of my rusted out 60 I had in HS with the slots on it.
@terrencegiordan98123 жыл бұрын
That is cool were they stored in that old gas station your parked in front of.
@obywatelcane67753 жыл бұрын
You're my hero :-) Respect.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
haha thanks
@danielulz16403 жыл бұрын
Heater is not a delete, it was an extra-cost option until 1966 when regulations required defrosters and it was finally made standard equipment.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
I have only seen 1 heater delete in my 7 years of hunting these cars. It seems like the heater delete was the option lol
@multibucker3 жыл бұрын
Hey, really good presentation and on-camera speaking voice. 👍
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@danterry63283 жыл бұрын
Like the runner. So what’s next?
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Maybe another video or 2
@danmurphy77133 жыл бұрын
Nothing made today will never last like the old stuff.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
true
@jamesparker60173 жыл бұрын
Mel Bch 🌴🇺🇸 Ima thinking it lived in the KEYS to rust that bad. Amazing how you find them. Use 2 door wagon. 🏄
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks James!
@jeffreylines15353 жыл бұрын
I saw 409 likes, almost hate to change that number! Kidding this video deserves a like so 410 likes it is. Nice find, keep saving these beauties!
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff
@racecar29333 жыл бұрын
I figured you had a 59 hardtop. A shame that the Vin tag is no longer on the car. I would be careful on what you do with that car. Just because it no longer has a Vin tag doesn't mean it's a parts car. One thing I've learned in my days, is there's always another way for everything! Don't jump the gun and destroy that car!
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Yeah i wont. I can get a vin, just takes some hoops to jump thru
@racecar29333 жыл бұрын
Good. Plan has changed a bit. Not going to Clint's on the 11th, but the 25th. I'll get you pictures then of all his '59 stuff.
@dave58333 жыл бұрын
Great video any idea what these sold for?? Have a great day. Are you a reseller? Thanks
@davidechols67973 жыл бұрын
That is so cool that that car runs that good they don't build them like that no more
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks dave!
@MAGOOUNO1 Жыл бұрын
anybody else see the lil kid get shot in the ear by a nerf gun from close range!LOL GREAT FIND 59 chevy IMPALA congrats!
@dannycasler49593 жыл бұрын
No brakes?!! That won't stop you! In all seriousness That would be a nice car to just wait for a two door that needs a floor and trunk floor! Grab the quarters and put them on this one!
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
haha yup!
@IronHorseGarage3 жыл бұрын
Yee Haw!!!!!! Pretty darn cool!!!!
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys!
@tedcorey30543 жыл бұрын
My dad had what he said was a chinese red 2 door ,283 . I guess he bought it in about '63 or '64 it was pretty cool car.
@danmcclure66703 жыл бұрын
Just because it's a Florida car does not make it a rust bucket. If it lived on the beach then yes it will be rusty. If you live 5 miles inland you won't have much rust at all. I've lived here forever. My daily driver is a 91 S10 that I bought new. It is completely rust free. It's never seen the beach.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
It lived on the beach sadly
@artgonzalez88223 жыл бұрын
Waching from Santa Monica Ca Cool save bro . . .
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Art!
@emojiking85803 жыл бұрын
Cool 😎 I’m a 61 impala guy.
@sheanedwards34063 жыл бұрын
Michael you tough guy 💪
@FrankieNY593 жыл бұрын
I want to hang out with you !!! Lol. I’m near Albany New York. The running Impala is the coolest. I own a Roman Red 59 2DHT. 59’s have been my favorite since my moms got hit, and totaled , when I was 7. Keep finding them Ryan. Love your vids. I see you switched to shorts too ! Ha ha.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Come on by!
@FrankieNY593 жыл бұрын
@@IowaClassicCars I may take you up on that. Oh btw. I have a blue 78 camaro too. Bought it new. When I saw your camaro in your garage with your 59 I was like wow just like my garage. Lol
@bobbycountryman26073 жыл бұрын
So cool 😎
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bobby
@jimpatnode44453 жыл бұрын
So there's no way to put the runner back on the road without the VIN right!!? Couple of beauties.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Not legally
@danielulz16403 жыл бұрын
@@IowaClassicCars if you do a body swap can't you just use the VIN from the green car? Just asking.
@rickupdike64533 жыл бұрын
love them , awesome !
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@lincolnlane92353 жыл бұрын
GOOD engine in that! Get some Berryman down the throat, and treat it to regular Marvel mystery oil especially for that first 90 days, and it will be unstoppable.
@IowaClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@kitt2000car6 ай бұрын
Boy I bet the tow truck drivers get really ticked off. When they see you hauling two cars at once with that awesome car trailer.