ULTIMATE Collection of 1959 Chevrolets! Rare Chevys! + 1964 Impala FIRST DRIVE in 35+ Years!

I'm sure there will be others who say they have better collections of clean cars, and that's fine, there are many out there with beautiful collections, but for someone who started with 59 Chevys about 7 years ago, i have amassed some pretty rare and desirable cars, even if they aren't in the most pristine condition currently. This video features my original paint 2 door brookwood wagon, my original paint 1959 impala 2 door hardtop in cameo coral, a very rare car, a 348 3x2 factory 4 speed convertible, and the barn find hoard convertible that has been featured in many articles since it was found 2 years ago.
In addition, I also take the tornado-damaged 1964 impala for its first drive in over 35 years!
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[@dave1956]

I never saw anyone detail the interior of a car missing half of it’s windshield. That’s enthusiasm!

[@IowaClassicCars]

Its parked inside and a new windshield is on the way, so why not clean it out? Do the best with what you have available.

[@dave1956]

@@IowaClassicCars Obviously you never worked in a body shop. When we would get broken laminated windshields the slivers went everywhere. After 44 years in the shop you learn…..fast.

[@darrinpeterson6318]

Ryan My Dad had a 59. After I was born, I was brought home from the hospital in a white 2 door 59, so it was my first ride in a vehicle. Maybe that's why I like them, plus I remember my Dad going fast and we had some old 8mm home movies 🎬 of it. My Dad is gone, so pretty much all I have is some hub caps that came on the 59. A badge of the twin flags one checker on the right, and the Impala on the left never used. Thank you for sharing your treasure Someday, I ll have a 59 Darrin Peterson

[@melmcclure3710]

That’s a stellar row of 59s bud. You need to win the lottery so you can restore them.

[@IowaClassicCars]

fingers crossed

[@chrispiazza7487]

Dig the wagon. Years ago I restored a Studebaker Lark 2 door wagon (1959), drove it for years. Black with red interior.

[@IowaClassicCars]

that color combo is the best

[@nancykitzinger3078]

I love them all! I can’t choose!😂

[@IowaClassicCars]

haha thats a good problem to have

[@ScottsafriendofGod]

I have a soft spot in my heart for a 59 Chevy, wagon or otherwise. My family had a 59 wagon and when I started driving I got it. I LOVED that car... still do. Never get rid of yours. I also had a 63 and a 64 Impala.

[@IowaClassicCars]

dont plan to!

[@gerardhiggins1]

The interior of the 1964 Impala is the most beautiful blue that I've ever seen. Amazing what a little cleaning up can do to a car. I love your 59 collection as well, it's one of my favourite 1950's cars, as it's one year younger than me.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thsnks

[@haydave420]

I'm so happy that you save old Chevy's. I love them from 55 to 67

[@IowaClassicCars]

Right on!

[@eddym5532]

Beautiful, beyond beautiful.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks Eddy

[@delgray8523]

Nice collection. Should have kept the 64 😁

[@IowaClassicCars]

Nah maybe if it was a 62 👌

[@hectormacias8890]

Fantastic 59 collection. My favorite was the first 59 convertible you showed. I can hardly wait to see it fixed up to its original glory as you did with the first 59 you showed us. Beautiful collection.

[@IowaClassicCars]

someday soon i hope!

[@rickgordon2658]

A lifetime of work that your passion will likely enable you to succeed!

[@cbsctomh]

The red racoon Impala was the same color as my grandpa's '59 which was the first car I drove in 1971 at the age of 11. I drove it down the cow pasture to pick up wood for the kitchen stove . My pop and older brothers were in the car and we took turns. The car had a six with the powerglide and the odometer had rolled over twice.

[@IowaClassicCars]

he owned a very rare color car lol

[@2001rams]

When I was a kid (if you were a Chevy guy) you wanted a 55-57 Bel Air or a 62-64 Impala. In South Dakota I never saw a 58 Impala and the 59-61 Impala's were totally bypassed. I am sure a large number of 59-61 Chevys that were in good shape just got scrapped. My grandfather bought a new 59 Impala (yellow and green) 4-door. I have great memories of that car. Glad to see you are able to keep some of the 59's that are now far and few (and expensive). The blue interior really stands out on that 64. Enjoy all your episodes. Thanks.

[@IowaClassicCars]

glad you liked them!

[@billsalvaggio6355]

i don't think i blinked once throughout your entire vid, lol i am mesmerized. huge huge huge GM fan and owner here. growing up we always had GMs, my grandad always had GMs as well. my first memory is our '58 Impala with the trailer hitch - we pulled our torquoise and white little trailer out to the lake each summer with that car. then we had a '62. then a '68. then a '69. and so on. our neighbours across the street had a copper-coloured '59 Biscayne 4-door with the huge pillars and a straight six, with three on the tree. it was beautiful but sucked wind, haha. Grandad had a '59 Pontiac Laurentian. then a '64 Chev Bel Air. and so on. i've had Buicks, Oldsmobiles, Pontiacs and GM trucks. currently my 1975 Chev Caprice classic - convertible - is getting a ground up resto. should be ready for paint soon then a new top and interior. awesome vid. huge thumbs up.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Haha thanks for watching glad you liked it

[@michaelqendro9825]

That 59 2 door wagon is so rare that I did not even know that they made that model. Still need an El Camino. lol

[@IowaClassicCars]

im still looking for one lol

[@leonelsandoval9686]

Much love for that 59 ragtop

[@IowaClassicCars]

nfs

[@leonelsandoval9686]

Nice car you said “heck yea I’ll drive it like that”

[@IowaClassicCars]

yup absolutely

[@oldskool1979]

I respect that fac you are saving these even the not so nice ones.....

[@IowaClassicCars]

i love any 59!

[@rogernewton8324]

Love all the 59s to

[@IowaClassicCars]

thank you!

[@JorgeDiaz-ly5qp]

Your first '59 is definitely the belle of the ball. Of all the Bel Aire / Impala iterations, I share your love affair with the 1959's. Thanks for sharing!

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Man!

[@jrhayes2385]

Ryan, that is a awesome video of your cars . I've in been this group a long time and you have come such a long way . It's so good to see a young person with so much compassion in trying to save as many of these cars and give them life again. That's an awesome building you have. Ryan keep up with the good work that your doing bringing us the videos and sharing. I've been here in this group when at the time was a little over 6000 followers , boy look at how it has grown.

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Jr!

[@DA-cg3du]

@@IowaClassicCars please sell me your convertible 59 impala red/black

[@macho4x4warlock98]

Nice!!!! The black 2D hardtop 348 is stunning!

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Dave!

[@terryeustice5399]

The 59 with the new seat covers is a dandy. Thank you for sharing!

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks for watching!

[@danswartwood4580]

Nice 64 Impala Ryan, my brother had a 64 Biscayne in the mid sixties. It had a 283 with a three on the tree, those were the days. Thank you for sharing.

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks for watching!

[@johnbehneman1546]

Great video Ryan!!!! I LOVE YOUR 59 COLLECTION!!! Thanks for sharing and I love your channel.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks so much!

[@billbowers268]

The 64 would look awesome restored

[@IowaClassicCars]

yes it would!

[@kimkramer5773]

Great collection

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks!

[@burt66669999]

Holy shit Ryan...those are some beauties !!!!! I'd love to find an old wagon someday....

[@canibusnj]

There's currently one on the market for sale, super clean!!!

[@burt66669999]

@@canibusnj Gotta finish my Caddy first...but thanks !!!

[@IowaClassicCars]

youll find one!

[@badboypete100]

that is one hell of a collection of 59's. it's great to see a young man with such passion for his vehicles Keep up the great work Ryan I've enjoyed your videos butthis video is special and truly shows your passion for a particular make and model.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks Pete!

[@billparsons9119]

I personally love station wagons of all years and makes/models. The 1959 2-door station wagon is great.

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Bill

[@Anders.W.]

Great 59 Chevrolet line up .

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Anders!

[@ronlynch7744]

Sweet 59’s ! 😎👍😎

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Ron!

[@donaldhalls2189]

Thanks for taking the time to show us your collection, some nice looking rigs, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks for watching!

[@mykline1]

I love the 59's. I had one in the late 60's with the 348 tri power and a 3 speed on the floor. Went in the Army in 1968 and my parents sold the car when I went overseas. Still miss that car until this day.

[@IowaClassicCars]

ah man yea id miss that car too!

[@francisjaniewski5990]

Gorgeous collection of 59s. Any year older than 70 Impala is a good year! I have a 67 Caprice project car from Washington state.

[@IowaClassicCars]

you got that right!

[@JazzStrat781]

You have an amazing 59 Chevy collection Ryan, your first hardtop is just beautiful! Man those interiors are just outstanding! Best to you brother

[@IowaClassicCars]

Glad you like them!

[@donaldconnolly220]

i used to love the59.....but i saw so many 4 doors here in californua....that i forgot they came in 2 doors..........love the elco also.... the 61 buble top had to of gotten its roof line from this......love them too.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Very cool

[@Leo-vf3py]

sweet golden goodness in one place keep up the good work

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Will

[@johna1160]

As a life long third pedalist, my fave is the factory four speed ragtop. But entire cat eye collection is way cool.

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks John!

[@ratt727]

Well done! The wagon looks nice

[@IowaClassicCars]

It does!

[@petecunnien5368]

My favorite of your 59 collection is definitely the 2 door wagon, that things is just super cool!!

[@IowaClassicCars]

Good choice!

[@bradc32]

very sweet collection 59s have always been one of my faves

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thank you

[@ronbunker5778]

That black '59 two door is sweet! The convertibles are almost always bad for floor rust. Very nice collection

[@IowaClassicCars]

Yeah but can be fixed!

[@Martin48964]

Thanks for bringing us your '59 Impala's! You've got quite a good cross section of them. Would like to see your Belair's and Biscayne's accompanying them. And maybe one day an El Camino!

[@IowaClassicCars]

Will do!

[@nemanisubbarao2653]

Dear you are luckiest on this planet for having such collection of Chevy Impala 2959 cars I love Chevy and I saw such car in black colour in Visakhapatnam, Andhrspradesh, India in 1975,when Smt. Indira Gandhi came for convocationat Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. I dont who owned that car At present there are many crorepatis, celebrities india having many cars except Chevy Impala 1959 convertible. No one can follow the cumbersome n embarrassing procedure for bringing a Chevy from USA. The first condiyion is it should be right hand drive. There the style has gone. It is mu dream car only. I love it for ever..

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks

[@nowayhunting]

I personally like the 2 door wagon the best.

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Bill

[@ghabwy9733]

I think a 59 El Camino would be a nice addition. Appreciate this.

[@IowaClassicCars]

I hope i can find one!

[@dave9271]

Damn wish I had one of those 59 verts thanks for sharing

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks for watching!

[@MrDportjoe]

In 1972 I learned to drive in my grandparents 59 Brookwood wagon with power nothing and radio banking plate. In 69 my mom met a GM engineer who was stunned the family still had it because they kinda of built all the rust in so that peeps would be buying new 64.

[@nygelmiller5293]

These have always been my favourite American sedans! Paradise to see all these! Keep up the good work!

[@sschevysjs]

Thanks for sharing your collection!

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks for watching!

[@albertsmit9741]

i am from the netherlands and have a 59 impala, and a biscayne and a bel air., i love them

[@sammolloy1]

Your beautiful black coupe with the worn steering wheel reminds me of a story. A gentleman went to a city (let’s call it New York) and the 59 ish Chevy taxi that picked him up was yellow (I know, shocker, right) with a brown interior but had a blue steering wheel. The driver explained that GM paid them to test the steering wheels for wear. The 54-57 wheels did not wear at all… What GM was trying to do was time the hard cover to wear through to the annoying black rubber that would get all over your hands at about 80,000 miles, to further ensure they would buy a new Chevy. The dealer would install a new $15 steering wheel and put it on the line.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Great story!

[@petervitti9]

Super 59 chevy tour. When I was a little kid; our neighbor would take my mom and I shopping in a dark blue 59 Brookwood. It was about 5 years old at the time.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@kingboo5191]

Amazing collection! All of these are beautiful, but my favorite is hands down the Cameo Coral. It's my all time dream car and I know them relatively well. 1959's are truly gorgeous vehicles and the rare Cameo Coral is the best color in my opinion, and the gray/silver interior goes great with it, which I'm pretty positive is what the interior of your car originally started out as, since it's a real deal Cameo Coral Impala. Satin Beige is definitely the original two tone that it had, that was the offered two tone for the Cameo Coral vehicles. I look forward to seeing the progress of that amazing vehicle.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Correct the silver interior was the only color you could get with cameo coral

[@kingboo5191]

@@IowaClassicCars Awesome, glad I was right about that. Are you planning on restoring yours stock like it was right out of Detroit, or are you gonna make a custom with it?

[@johncope9906]

Impressive start of the collection. Keep up the great work and videos !

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks John!

[@markhoffman9674]

Nice collection of 59 Chevrolets! Keep collecting them! The convertible will be a very valuable car when finished! 64 is a very nice survivor car, glad to see it will live on with a new owner! Take care Ryan.

[@IowaClassicCars]

you too Mark!

[@jackgalbraith5652]

I really do enjoy your videos Ryan, especially all your ‘59s. My great aunt had a ‘59 Impala 2 dr hdtp, light green with matching interior. Sure wish I had that car today. It was a beauty! I’ve never seen another one in that color. Keep up the good work Ryan!

[@jackgalbraith5652]

I’d also like to add that it’s so nice to see a young man such as yourself have the passion for older cars like you do! 👍

[@IowaClassicCars]

Glad you like them!

[@clarkleakins879]

Oh my, that 59 Brookwood 2 door wagon! We had one in 1960 to 1966. White, with 6 cylinder power glide. I don't know if it had power steering. So many family adventures! I have some great photos! I suggest that you get to restoration of that car promptly. Maybe consider changing motor to a 348 tri power? Or 283? But original would be just as fine. Do you have a 1959 hardtop (4 door no post) to complete the collection? Or El Camino?

[@IowaClassicCars]

Nice! Yes id like to find a black 4dr ht or elcamino too

[@richardatkinson500]

Lucky Kiwi, guy's got himself a great buy there with plenty of smiles per miles to come! Maybe he'll keep you posted Ryan on his progress; it'd be great to see a video of the car when the buyer has finished his work and he starts to use the car

[@IowaClassicCars]

Yes im hoping to keep progress updates

[@dalestewart5670]

Love those 59s good collection.64 does real good ,could be nice driver,with not much money involved.enjoyed video,thanks

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks Dale

[@phillipdean9879]

The first 3 59’s are awesome! Great looking cars. Pity the wagon wasn’t a factory V8, still very nice! 🇦🇺🍺🍺

[@IowaClassicCars]

man i wish it was a factory 348! lol

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Awesome collection! Your first 59 is my favorite!

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks man!

[@papagiorgio85]

Great video Ryan. I really have the itch to own a 63 or 64 Impala that is restored, but I have to look into the banking a little deeper to see exactly what I need to make a major purchase like that and have no problems. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks for watching :D

[@haroldwerley3620]

Thank you for the tour.

[@nigelbobinski5798]

I think that’s an excellent collection! As for my favourite, I’m going with the wagon. That thing (with a v8) pulling a little camper from the mid 60s down the highway would be the ultimate!

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Nigel!

[@donaldmilhoan6379]

You did a excellent job! the first 59 Chevy look like new!!! My favorite is the 1959.

[@torekristoffersen176]

A kiwi is getting a great car! Those guys are as big of car nuts as we are here. It will be taken care of. Good luck

[@IowaClassicCars]

haha a kiwi

[@meniego2659]

These cars are amazing! Really cool collection! Best wishes

[@IowaClassicCars]

thank you!

[@johnpitts9836]

Yes the 1959 of course. My first car was a 59 Chevy Impala. 283 engine. My first date was in that car and we'll stop there. LOL. Great video.👍

[@VSS32542]

awesome collection 👌

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks 😊

[@dennisbrown2571]

The buyer of the '64 is a lucky man.

[@IowaClassicCars]

for sure

[@finfan83]

0:53 - they still had that bulky Autronic Eye from '53 in '59 ? Thought they already switched to that slender, center-mounted one by then. Love all the accessories you found for this one. 1:45 - OMG OMG a 2 door wagon that didn't die ran into the ground ! The size of that grille guard in rear seat shows how huge piece it is in fact. 3:00 OMG OMG ! A Cameo Corral ! Damn ! Lucky you. 4:14 - wait, they got blue interior for Cameo Coral car ? Was expecting red. Love how well -preserved the interior on '64 turned out to be after washing , the color so bright and vivid as if it was barely sewn together and put on at factory.

[@IowaClassicCars]

They changed to the slender one in 1960

[@finfan83]

@@IowaClassicCars oh I see, I was off by a year then. Felt it happened somewhere around that time. Still impressive gadget today, not to mention back then.

[@milokerrigan7256]

Awesome car! I’m in NZ, i’ll have to keep a look out for it!

[@IowaClassicCars]

definitely!

[@josejimenez-yc6ou]

Beautiful 59s Ryan specially the 64 love it

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Jose!

[@kenuchaccordionlessonsintr6003]

very nice, bring back memories of when I had one.

[@jamesthompson8008]

Great video Ryan! What a shame about that '64, going so far only to get tornado damage. Yet it's gonna get saved & that's what counts!

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks James

[@robertvance1873]

I'm Happy for the 64 she's a beauty, I really like the 59 wagon I hope you get started on it soon. The 67 Impala is Sweetheart also. Great Video as always Ryan Till next time My Friend.

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks rob!

[@motorfreaknew]

Your collection is beautiful! 👌👌 I hope you will be able to restore them all because they deserve it! The '64 has the interior in excellent condition! Just don't go around when it rains! 😂😂

[@IowaClassicCars]

That's the plan!

[@burt66669999]

I can't imagine letting that beautiful 64 sit for so many years....ugh.

[@IowaClassicCars]

some people think of them as just old cars

[@sheanedwards3406]

With stuff like this you just do the best you can and work on them when you can

[@IowaClassicCars]

got that right buddy

[@dombutler7685]

Hey Ryan, I love your Cameo Coral Impala, but they are all great! The 64 is a great project, i'm glad you sold it, so now you can buy more 59's!!

[@IowaClassicCars]

That's the plan! :D

[@brianhayes7618]

Love your first car beautiful interior

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thank you!

[@chango1375]

Beautiful collection Ryan! Live that 2dr 59 wagon!!

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks!

[@ludovicleroux1174]

Stunning inventory ! Amazing video ! Congratulations.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bartsarton2212]

Great collection, Ryan. My favourite (Canadian spelling) would be the '59 wagon. Bart '65 Impala SS

[@IowaClassicCars]

Mine too!

[@imatter4619]

Got a 58 hardtop.and was looking for a 59 for over a year, and settled for a 60, which is pretty close to the 59. You have an amazing collection these with lots of potential

[@dave5833]

Ryan great job on this Video, and you have quite a following.

[@IowaClassicCars]

slowly we are building a following :D

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Ryan :) also first 1959 showed complete Black on Red and yes nice keeping in good shape plus condition too! I know like do another vechile up but hopefully someday do another too ! I enjoy restoration to old vechiles in job and sometimes wish buy of owners to but may happen!

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Andrew

[@adalbertoandino604]

Gold in your hands...love them.

[@IowaClassicCars]

For sure

[@bigsexymuthashutyomouth2546]

That 59 wagon 😍😍😍😍

[@IowaClassicCars]

shes a nice one

[@dlace2316]

Love your Channel, Sure wish I could buy the 64,anyway keep up the good work 😎

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks! 👍

[@jd4harley]

Really liked your 59 black convertible with a four-speed and a three carburetor 348 motor that is a true keeper to me❤

[@rickyneill8193]

Subscribed and proud of your collection!

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Ricky

[@nobodyschild967]

That 59 wagon!!! Awesome collection....blessed!🤙🏽

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thank you

[@johnwhelan723]

Ryan, they are some beautiful cars, nice job on them

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks 👍

[@bpa3697]

🤤 I'm jumping out of my skin watching your video of all your cool cars, I would love to have just one of your 59's impala... Maybe one day...

[@IowaClassicCars]

Glad you liked it!

[@williamdeegan7840]

Nice collection. I hate to see them leave the country. But that car, the '64 , if it stayed here would probably be a parts car. Two of my Pontiacs are in Sweden. My favorite of your would have to be the wagon. 2dr, with a 6. Gotta love it. The convertible is nice ,but I'm a wagon guy.

[@IowaClassicCars]

There are sooooo many more here in the US than we realize, a few leaving the country is no skin off my nose

[@Bud88883]

The first one you went over what engine did it have originally a 348 tri power? I'm 65 I grew up working on those kinds of cars. Some of them look like New England cars I'm from Massachusetts they all rotted out .Love the videos keep up the good work.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Yes original 348 3x2

[@commonman131]

The greatest car ever built, you can recognise them from afar. Alas in only had a toy one I was 13teen at the time.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Absolutely right