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1958 chevy impala

Side profile of a white Chevrolet Impala hardtop with chrome trim and custom wheels at Angels Touch Restoration.

The 1958 Chevrolet Impala marked the beginning of one of the most iconic nameplates in automotive history and was produced as a unique, one-year-only design unlike any other Chevrolet before or after it. This stunning example has been transformed through a no-expense-spared nut-and-bolt restoration, seamlessly blending the Impala's distinctive styling with modern performance and comfort. Finished in brilliant white pearlescent paint with show-quality chrome, custom bumpers, LED lighting, and billet wheels, it is powered by a fully rebuilt 8.1L Vortec V8 paired with a 4L80E automatic transmission.

 

Upgraded with four-wheel coil-over suspension, Wilwood brakes, and power steering, it drives as impressively as it looks. Inside, a custom hand-stitched interior, designed and crafted entirely in-house, showcases exceptional craftsmanship alongside Dakota Digital gauges, Vintage Air A/C, rebuilt power accessories, and a premium Bluetooth audio system. The result is a beautifully modernized version of Chevrolet's first-year Impala, honoring the legacy of this rare one-year design while delivering the performance, reliability, and comfort expected from a world-class resto-mod.

8.1L Vortec V8 engine with red coil packs in the Chevrolet Impala restomod at Angels Touch Restoration.
  • 8.1L Vortec V-8 engine

  • ​4L80E automatic transmission

  • QA1 suspension

  • True dual exhaust

  • Oval exhaust tubing for flush fit underneath

Underside of the Chevrolet Impala showing coil-over rear suspension, rear axle, and dual exhaust at Angels Touch Restoration.
Close-up of the white Chevrolet Impala roofline and rear window trim at Angels Touch Restoration.
  • Smoked glass 

  • Custom hand-stitched leather interior and trunk

  • Restored factory power windows

  • Restored factory power seats

  • Vintage Air conditioning

Chevrolet Impala restomod build sheet listing exterior, interior, chassis, and drivetrain upgrades with photos at Angels Touch Restoration.
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