1958 Chevy Impala Convertible - Long, Low and
Loaded
In 1958 rock icon Buddy Holly bought a Chevrolet
Impala, only one year before his tragic death
in a plane crash. Holly's Impala continued to
be driven for seven years after his death, and
then was forgotten about for decades, until it
was discovered in a junkyard near Amarillo, Texas.
Please note, unlike the die-cast model depicted
here, Holly's Chevy was not a convertible - and
it was probably a different color (though it's
hard to tell the color of the original!)
This video shows the story of the car's discovery:
The First Impala Ever
In 1958, General Motors celebrated their 50th
anniversary by completely redesigning their flagship
brand, Chevrolet. Using the ad slogan of "All
New, All Over Again", Chevrolet was able
to regain their #1 sales position from Ford. As
part of this new styling, Chevrolet introduced
the Impala. Named for the sleek African antelope,
the Impala was longer, lower and wider than anything
in its class. Despite being a Limited Edition
and the top of the line at $2844, over 55,000
Impalas were sold.
Precision Engineered to Chevrolet Specifications
This Robins Egg Blue 58 Impala Convertible has
all the features that knocked the sox off the
American public over 40 years ago. Featuring rear
skirts, external spare tire, 3-tone interior,
and opening doors, hood and trunk, this 1:24 scale
beauty looks as dazzling as the originals did
rolling off the Chevrolet assembly line. And you
can add to your Impala collection with our 1:24
scale 1964 Sports Coupe, ready to roll with its
stick shift and working steering system.
Model Features
• Opening Hood
• Opening Trunk
• Opening Doors
• Detailed Engine
• Detailed Interior
• Chrome Accents & Trim
• Working Steering System
• Precision Diecast Replica
• Baked Enamel Finish
• 1:24 Scale Model
• 8 Inches Long
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