Hi Craig, 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
My grampa had a black 2 door, when i was little i used to beg for a ride! He had it built to run and id be grinning from ear to ear 😎😎 i was luckiest kid!! Thanks for bringing bk good memories later my friend
So I believe this was supposed to 3 years ago but TH-cam likes to keep throwing your video up on my screen. I'm in awe of the craftsmanship of people who do these restorations. Obviously it must be a lucrative business. Thanks again my friend for another wonderful adventure
Hi David, Hmmm, that is interesting why TH-cam is sharing some of my older videos, however I guess that is a good thing. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Wow sounds about right, Lou! Power everything and the paint & chrome look great, too. This beauty is going to sell fast. I hope you get your top down cruise with the new owner!
What a wonderful old Chevy! My my really pretty and it sounded healthy! Love this I was just a year old when this was made! Thanks for sharing your story Lou!
Hi Steve Flad, Glad you enjoy the looks and sound of this one :-) I could use your help. If you have a Facebook page, please take the link from this video and add that, so we can share the message of my TH-cam Channel in hopes of getting to 100K Subscribers and hopefully this can be something I can do full time with Sponsors helping too. Thank you in advance, Lou
What an amazing car! I love the backend...the horizontal wings with those taillights just make it look badass. The dash is also amazing how the components are all set back in. My friend has a 1958 and we will be interviewing her soon about hers...I'll have to watch for some of the details you pointed out here.
i love the late 50's car because they are odd... odd in the sense, they truly are a mix of old 40-50 styling but mixed with what was to come in the 60's ...it lasted only 4-5 years but its a wonderfull period for auto design
1959 Iampala Tuxedo black is very beautiful Red interior Convertible This a great classic Thanks LOU for sharing this awsome classic Please have a wounderful day and wishing you all the best success in the the business. CHEERS Kind regards HISHAM ELFIKI
HI Hisham Elfiki, Glad you love this "beauty" :-) I could use your help. If you have a Facebook page, please take the link from this video and add that, so we can share the message of my TH-cam Channel in hopes of getting to 100K Subscribers and hopefully this can be something I can do full time with Sponsors helping too. Thank you in advance, Lou
Lou:This is the pinnacle of the 50's. This was sometimes refered to as the"baby caddy". Man is THIS a stunning beauty of a car! Wow if I could I'd buy this in a New York minute. Have a great day and happy holidays.
They're aftermarket. If it came from the factory with wire wheels there'd be a 5th one in the trunk. I cannot find any literature showing optional wire wheels for 59 Chevrolets. There are other pictures of this car on a dealer's web site with the original wheels and spinner wheelcovers, which are correct.
Hi Pete Medina, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-) I could use your help. If you have a Facebook page, please take the link from this video and add that, so we can share the message of my TH-cam Channel in hopes of getting to 100K Subscribers and hopefully this can be something I can do full time with Sponsors helping too. Thank you in advance, Lou
Ran across another one of your 1959 Chevrolet videos Lou, and this one is a beauty! Tuxedo Black with red interior! A red top would've set it off rather than the white convertible top. Powered by a 348 tri-power big block with 3-speed Turboglide automatic transmission. It also has the power steering/generator combination unit which was the last year for that configuration. In 1960 they introduced the "Pear" shaped power steering pump that was used up until 1995. I have a love affair with the 1959 Chevrolet, no matter what model. I even love the Grocery Getter station wagons of that year!
in those years it happened quite a bit, people buyed the ragtop for the style but werent interested at all drinving with the top down...thats why a bit later they resolved the problem by selling 'hardtop coupe' wich just were the regular coupe with a ragtop roofline but made of metal...it sold like hot cakes in the 60's
Hi Lou! I don’t know how I missed this one. The 1957, 1958, and 1959 Chevys were Worlds apart from each other. Compared to the 57 Chevy the 1958 Looked like a Modern low cost Caddy from the front end. Then in 1959 Another complete Change to lower longer more Streamlined. The windscreen alone on the 1959 is a WOW. The Large Displacement 348 cu.in. Three 2 barrels engine is a WOW. The Carpeting WOW. I could go on. I never thought I would miss the sounds of the Exhaust from a running engine before 1975.
Hi 20aplhabet, High praise :-) Suggestion, can you upload this link to your Facebook page, as I'm hoping to get to 100K Subscribers so Sponsors will join me so I can dedicate this to being a full time fun... I mean work :-) Can you help? Lou
Good that it has the 348. I once drove a 1959 Impala that had the pitiful 6 cyl. I think that a kid on a bicycle could have smoked that brick in a drag race.
Hi Finn Green, You're welcome. Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I really enjoy seeing these classis, Lou. The cars are fantastic and bring back so many memories of the 50s & 60s for me. My dad was a Buick man. I was wondering why I haven't seen any 59 Buicks. Dad had one and we really loved it. Would sure like to see one in this kind of condition if you can find one.
Hi Blair, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
At 14:00 I panicked when I saw the 3 speed automatic. Thx for explaining. I'm surprised they found an appearance correct selector gauge. its a 59 chevy with the original big block 348 (a very rare poorly designed engine) paired with a mid to late 60s automatic 3 speed. The 348 is not bogged down by all the power options the way a 283 or 235 would have been. The owner corrected GMs shortcomings. Clever. I had a 60. They were as aerodynamic as the broadside of a barn and handled like a bean bag chair.
Really nice car. We had a 1960, which was a facelift of the '59. Ours had a 283, which in those days was called a "baby V-8.". The tranny was Powerglide, I think. Very light car, and no power nothin'! It moved down the road, and never gave a moment's trouble.
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Absolutely Lou, I have just come across your channel so have some catching up to do. The 59 impala is a work of art. It's really nice that people appreciate the old cars. Here in the UK I myself have had a few Jaguar XJS's and have just sold my 1988 convertible. But in the States there seems to be more of the old classic cars around. Great to see 👌🏻. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Awesome job Lou, that 59 Chev Convertible looked "hot" & the interior looked so rich & healthy, almost "sexy". I know, I need to get outside more! I was glad the guy Jim "honked" the horn w/o being told, it sure gets a person's "attention" especially if they're in a "coma" at a GREEN light.😃
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Hi Lynx Star Automotive. Good idea. Hope I'll have an edit Team and more equipment as the Channel grows :-) Stay tuned, and let's see what happens, Lou
A BEAUTIFUL GULL WING 59 CONVERTIBLE AND UNUSUALLY EQUIPPED. MY 59 IMPALA COUPE DID NOT HAVE THAT CHROME TRIM DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE DECK. THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE POWER STEERING OR PADDED DASH THAT I COULD SEE AND ALSO THE TRANSMISSION EVIDENTLY HAS 3 SPEEDS AS MY POWERGLIDE WAS JUST TWO SPEED .THE SELECTOR ON MY CAR HAD LOW- DRIVE- NEUTRAL- REVERSE AND PARK.THIS CAR HAS A SELECTOR READS 1-2-D-N-R-P.THE ONLY OTHER CHEVY TRANSMISSION WAS TURBOGLIDE A SINGLE DRIVE POSITION AS DYNAFLOW AND FOR SNOW OR SAND A POSITION CALLED GR OR GRADE RETARD ONLY GOOD FOR UP TO 5 MPH. IT READ GR-D-N-R-P . ALSO I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY ANYONE WITH A RAG TOP WOULD NOT WANT TO SHOW IT OFF WITH THE TOP DOWN !!THAT'S WHEN A CONVERTIBLE SHINES AND AS FOR THE ENGINE THE 348 CAME IN 3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS FOR 59 A SINGLE 4 BRL AT 250 HP AND 3 DUECES AT 280 HP AND THEN THE MAGNIFICENT DUNTOV WITH 3 DUECES DUNTOV .CAM SOLID LIFTERS .DUAL IGNITION.10.5 TO 1 COMPRESSION RATIO AT 315 HP. USUALLY BUCKLED TO THE NEW 4 SPEED AND POSI.
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Nunna nunna nunna nunna Bat Awesome!!!!! Whoa n holy three two barrel carburetors batass dream machine, Batman!! Gorgeous perfect car inside n out... fantastic! Love the surprise ride! Way fun, great vid, thanks!!!!
To me, the 59 Chevy impala had the nicest assend of any cars of that era especially with the sideways fins and those beautiful tail lights that look like eyes and the fins look like eyebrows.
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Hi Tony, Both the air conditioning and the convertible were each expensive options so if you lived in the Midwest or upper 1/2 of the USA many times if you could afford it you'd get one or the other, and if you lived south and had the $ you maybe could afford both options. Lou
this is by far one the Best and my favorite including the '60 & '61 model.the shape of the body is of thosev3 model cars have the mark of 'Distinction', very Classy and Sexy, Gorgeous vehicles.
Hi PAPERBKWRITER, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Please watch the commercials (the ones you can) so I can keep sharing with you. 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
For '59 and '60, outside of the Corvette the 348 'wedge' ruled the street and the strip. One with the Police engine, Posi-traction and 4-speed ran high 13's on a good day.
Hi Klasse Act, Yes, cars today have more HP & better brakes, and better handling, and safety features, and stereos....however how can you compare an "never going to catch your attention on the road" Honda Accord to this?!? Lou
Any car that could get into the 13's bone stock in 1959 was really fast. Chevy designed the engine for high-revs/low speed use in trucks. So they over-engineered them for longevity under stress. Does Honda make a big block truck engine? I don't think they do. You know a commercial truck is going to put 400k miles on it of hauling a load.
it didint go into the 13's stock... ireally love those cars and im opposed to spreading uncle tales...with the powerglide it clocked at 17.5 with all the performance option available it was in the high 16 the street warrior era wasnt there yet a few years later a stock impala with a 409 manual were running mid 15 stock in the 60's that when stock cars started to push fast 1320 times for example the top of the line fuel injected 58 corvette clocked in at 15,1 and its 700 lbs lighther than the impala and came with a 3,89 gear... 15,1 in 58 was real REAL fast....the true measure of performance for americans in the those days were the top speed not the quarter mile times...it only changed to that in the 60's with crazy popularity rise of drag racing
Hi Mark Drukenbrod, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Suggestion, can you take the link and add it to your Facebook page, and I'm hopeful other people will learn about the TH-cam Channel too. Thank you, Lou
My father had one. It was a white on red 2dr hardtop. I'm not sure what was under the hood but she did have dual exhausts and antennas. I remember she could get on the hiway pretty quick. 👍🏻😉
High praise (and confession) from a Ford Guy John A :-) I'm fine respecting the Owners wishes with the top up as long as we were able to share it with you and the Viewers, Lou
Had a 1959 Chevy Biscayne my first car paid 25.00 dollars 283 motor ran like a champ was a fuller brush man's car 200000 est on it one of the best cars I ever had
...IMHO, one of the most stylishly beautiful cars ever made...I love every detail of this particular car...except for those chrome covers that cover half of the headlights...never liked the looks of them, nor understood why anyone would want to cover up half their headlights... :)
Open up those secondary carbs! If they're never used, the fuel in them never gets used, which will eventually result in that fuel going bad. The 3x2 system is designed so that the secondary carbs are either not being used at all (they don't even have idle circuits) or they're wide open.
My dad had a white with red int. when I was in H.S. I always had the top down and loaded the gang in to go to the beach. It would get real floaty at 100mph and when I wrecked it he bought me an old Ford. I always missed that convertible.
Again a good showing Lou. It would take a while to get tired of a car like this although I'm sure they were not mechanically as sound as cars are today. Was there ever such a thing as a Chevrolet Belair Impala? A friend of mine says there was, but I have not seen anything on the internet that indicates that.
The Bel Air was a trim level below the Impala which was top of the line at the time , so the short answer is that there was no such thing as a BelAir /Impala . My Mom had a 59 , it was a great road car
I always thought that the tissue box was such a weird option but considering how expensive A/C was back then I guess it was a nice little convenience for riding with nature's air conditioning.
GOD IF YOU CAN HEAR MY CRY BEFORE I DIE. PLEEEEEAAAAAASSSSSSEEEEE.PUT THIS IN MY GARAGE.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭I WAS BORN IN 1958 AND THIS IS A 1959. WE HAVE A LOT IN COMMON. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This videographer really orders that old man around like some kind of monarch ordering around his manservant. I think if I were the old man I would deck that smart ass and teach him to say please and thank you.
Hi Frank, You're welcome to come to my Martial Arts class any time and show me the whole "Deck that smart ass thing" Just remind me who are for your free lesson, www.TruePowerMartialArts.com, Stay well, Lou
@@loucostabile- Well, all I can say to that is that youze better learn how to say please and thank you before I head on over to your joint else I'm bringing some knuckle sandwiches with me made specially for you.
Hi MD Fishman, Happy to read you appreciate this "sweet ride" :-) 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Nice ride! I was wondering if the transmission was a Powerglide right at the moment it was mentioned it had a "modern" 60s THM. Loved seeing the ps pump being driven off the back of the generator. What were the shields over the top of the headlights? Interesting look - was that factory?
Hi jnucci1, Glad you enjoy this ride :-) Not sure about the trans. As I understand the chrome over the headlights was a "cool" add on, not factory. If there is a Viewer who has more knowledge, please feel free to share, or add on to what I've said. Lou
Definitely more upscale looking than the pricier Pontiac Catalina, Oldsmobile Dynamic and Super 88 and Buick LeSabre convertibles in 1959. A/C, power windows and seat were extremely rare especially for the convertible. The original MSRP probably exceeded $4300 back in 59 which was very expensive for a Chevy back then.
Hello Winged Monkeys, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Is the power steering pump driven off the back of the generator? That's a unique solution for component packaging. Also, the extra bumper bar that goes between the optional Dagmars is a rare piece that could have been highlighted a bit more. The gold Impalas are impressive too. A very special car for sure.
Yes, the power steering pump was driven off the back of the generator on 50's Chevies. I believe it was until the generator was replaced with an alternator.
My only disappointment is that Adam West (RIP) wasn't there to plug this beauty. I'd like to think of this as his back-up Batmobile should his primary one need to be in the Bat-Shop for a week or so. The view of the dash from the front of the car ( at 4:11 ) really adds a Batcar feel to it. Pretty cool. The tissue box I thought was the airconditioner. I guess Batman has to be sneaky about how to hide his valuable Tissue Collection. lol. Loving that dash panel a lot!
Hi William Colella, Glad you think this one is "awesome" :-) Me too. I think they did not want the top wrinkled, and I'm fine with that and will respect that, as long as we get to see this one on the Channel :-) Lou
Hi super duper, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I don't know how many came with 348 TriPower, so hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou
@@loucostabile Thank you for getting back so quickly...I could find No info on the Net on this question...hoping someone must know......great show.....cheers
So nice to see these cars as they should be and not pimped up!.keep em coming lou.
Hi Craig, 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Wonderful 1959 Impala automatic convertible. If I were millionaire, I would buy it cash. Thanks for the video
Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon. You're welcome.
That car is worth it’s weight in gold Lou no doubt!
Happy to read you enjoy this car Paul :-)
My grampa had a black 2 door, when i was little i used to beg for a ride! He had it built to run and id be grinning from ear to ear 😎😎 i was luckiest kid!! Thanks for bringing bk good memories later my friend
Hi gunny/ USMC, Good times, good times :-) Thank you for sharing the story of your Grampa and adding to this story. You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful sound, nothing beats the sound of an American V8 engine.👍
Glad you enjoy the sounds of this one Rick Bullock :-) Me too, Lou
Lou
One of your best videos yet!
Love the car, and the test drive.
Thank Bill for me.
High praise C Moore :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou
So I believe this was supposed to 3 years ago but TH-cam likes to keep throwing your video up on my screen. I'm in awe of the craftsmanship of people who do these restorations. Obviously it must be a lucrative business. Thanks again my friend for another wonderful adventure
Hi David, Hmmm, that is interesting why TH-cam is sharing some of my older videos, however I guess that is a good thing. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Wow sounds about right, Lou! Power everything and the paint & chrome look great, too. This beauty is going to sell fast. I hope you get your top down cruise with the new owner!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Top down will look good too, Lou
What a wonderful old Chevy! My my really pretty and it sounded healthy! Love this I was just a year old when this was made! Thanks for sharing your story Lou!
Hi Steve Flad, Glad you enjoy the looks and sound of this one :-) I could use your help. If you have a Facebook page, please take the link from this video and add that, so we can share the message of my TH-cam Channel in hopes of getting to 100K Subscribers and hopefully this can be something I can do full time with Sponsors helping too. Thank you in advance, Lou
I do have a Facebook page and I certainly will share this!
Thanks, Lou, for showing this beautiful car!
You're welcome Brock White :-)
@@loucostabile Terrific 1959 Chevy Impala
*SIGH* ...beyond gorgeous... pure automobile *ART!* :D
Hi Billy, High praise :-) Lou
Lou a true American cruiser!!! Beautiful!!!
Hi Dirk, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
My father had one, white on red 2dr. hardtop, power everything + A/C. Gorgeous car. I love you and miss you Dad, rest in peace. ♥️
Hi George B, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
My all-time favorite year for the Impala!
Hi Clarke Shivers, We have a Winner :-) Lou
What an amazing design.
Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-)
Remember this was my favorite car my mother had this in white with red interior . I used to sit in it as a child and just made me smile .
Good times, good times.
What an amazing car! I love the backend...the horizontal wings with those taillights just make it look badass. The dash is also amazing how the components are all set back in.
My friend has a 1958 and we will be interviewing her soon about hers...I'll have to watch for some of the details you pointed out here.
Hi Off The Jacks, Glad you think this one is "amazing" :-) Lou
i love the late 50's car because they are odd... odd in the sense, they truly are a mix of old 40-50 styling but mixed with what was to come in the 60's ...it lasted only 4-5 years but its a wonderfull period for auto design
Glad you "love" this one Ragimund VonWallat :-) Lou
1959 Iampala Tuxedo black
is very beautiful
Red interior
Convertible
This a great classic
Thanks LOU for sharing this awsome classic
Please have a wounderful day and wishing you all the best success in the the business.
CHEERS
Kind regards
HISHAM ELFIKI
HI Hisham Elfiki, Glad you love this "beauty" :-) I could use your help. If you have a Facebook page, please take the link from this video and add that, so we can share the message of my TH-cam Channel in hopes of getting to 100K Subscribers and hopefully this can be something I can do full time with Sponsors helping too. Thank you in advance, Lou
Beautiful '59 Impala gentlemen, thanks for sharing.
Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
That one is show room condition. BEAUTIFUL
Hi Tim C, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "show room condition" car :-) Lou
Who wouldn't love to have that beauty.
I'd like one :-)
Lou:This is the pinnacle of the 50's. This was sometimes refered to as the"baby caddy". Man is THIS a stunning beauty of a car! Wow if I could I'd buy this in a New York minute. Have a great day and happy holidays.
Hi Paul Kirkland, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for the kind words, and hope you have a great day and happy holidays too, Lou
Beautiful car.
The wheels are a great option.
They make it look even more special.
Hi Thomas Owens, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
They're aftermarket. If it came from the factory with wire wheels there'd be a 5th one in the trunk. I cannot find any literature showing optional wire wheels for 59 Chevrolets. There are other pictures of this car on a dealer's web site with the original wheels and spinner wheelcovers, which are correct.
This is one of the best cars and shown by one of the best presenters...Lou Costabile!
High praise and humbling all at the same time. Thank you Jed Clampett, Lou
This is one gorgeous car love that red interior goes good with the black paint.
Hi Pete Medina, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-) I could use your help. If you have a Facebook page, please take the link from this video and add that, so we can share the message of my TH-cam Channel in hopes of getting to 100K Subscribers and hopefully this can be something I can do full time with Sponsors helping too. Thank you in advance, Lou
Ran across another one of your 1959 Chevrolet videos Lou, and this one is a beauty! Tuxedo Black with red interior! A red top would've set it off rather than the white convertible top. Powered by a 348 tri-power big block with 3-speed Turboglide automatic transmission. It also has the power steering/generator combination unit which was the last year for that configuration. In 1960 they introduced the "Pear" shaped power steering pump that was used up until 1995. I have a love affair with the 1959 Chevrolet, no matter what model. I even love the Grocery Getter station wagons of that year!
Hi Michael, Happy to read you have a love affair with this car :-) NICE! Lou
Very clean car, the Caddy wheels look nice.
Bill is very smart! because Lou is indirectly making a great advertisement for these beautiful cars!!!
Hi Pablo Cespedes, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-) Lou
What a gorgeous Chevy.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Absolutely Stunning looking car's love the Beautiful Red interior nice Chrome bumpers and trim Pretty Car THANK you Lou for the Video!
Hi Stephen Smart, Glad you enjoy this "stunning" car :-) You're welcome, Lou
A convertible that the top has never been down? "That being said", great color combo! Thanks for sharing Lou!
in those years it happened quite a bit, people buyed the ragtop for the style but werent interested at all drinving with the top down...thats why a bit later they resolved the problem by selling 'hardtop coupe' wich just were the regular coupe with a ragtop roofline but made of metal...it sold like hot cakes in the 60's
Hi 1974PanteraL, I'd have to take the top down. You're welcome, Lou
Hi Lou! I don’t know how I missed this one. The 1957, 1958, and 1959 Chevys were Worlds apart from each other. Compared to the 57 Chevy the 1958 Looked like a Modern low cost Caddy from the front end. Then in 1959 Another complete Change to lower longer more Streamlined. The windscreen alone on the 1959 is a WOW. The Large Displacement 348 cu.in. Three 2 barrels engine is a WOW. The Carpeting WOW. I could go on. I never thought I would miss the sounds of the Exhaust from a running engine before 1975.
Hi gene978, Happy to read you found this one :-) Glad to read the details you enjoy about this car and the 57 & 58 too, Lou
Looks fantastic !! Sounds awesome !! Just an all-around classic '59 Impala
Glad this one is a good one for you alan :-)
Very nice Lou, love the Impalas!
Glad you "love" this one Ed B. :-) Lou
hey lou its me, great car, great video....great googala-moogala. i know Peg Bundy had an oven that the door had never been opened.
Hey Charlotte, "great googala-moogala" NICE :-) Lou
Pretty boy!
You out-do yourself time and time again. This is one subscriber who really appreciates the effort.
Hi 20aplhabet, High praise :-) Suggestion, can you upload this link to your Facebook page, as I'm hoping to get to 100K Subscribers so Sponsors will join me so I can dedicate this to being a full time fun... I mean work :-) Can you help? Lou
Love to, but I'm old and don't have Facebook
Good that it has the 348. I once drove a 1959 Impala that had the pitiful 6 cyl. I think that a kid on a bicycle could have smoked that brick in a drag race.
Hi Marc, Happy to read you enjoy the 348 in this car :-) Lou
@@loucostabile OK!
A friend of mine in the 80s loved these cars restored a 59 Elcomeio
HI Ricky Johnson, Happy to read this video brought back memories of your Friend's 59 :-) Lou
What a beautiful car. Thanks for sharing Lou, I really enjoyed the video.
Glad you enjoy this one Robert Lee :-) You're welcome, Lou
Thank Lou
A genuine channel
Of wicked four wheel wonders ...
Hi Finn Green, You're welcome. Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I really enjoy seeing these classis, Lou. The cars are fantastic and bring back so many memories of the 50s & 60s for me. My dad was a Buick man. I was wondering why I haven't seen any 59 Buicks. Dad had one and we really loved it. Would sure like to see one in this kind of condition if you can find one.
Hi Blair, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
It was a time when we made technology to serve us and technology didn't make us to serve it, as we have today.
Beautiful car. I am really happy that it doesn't have fender skirts and continental kit. Those wire wheels are very desirable.
Hi Tony, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
... Magnifique cette Chevrolet ! 👍💪
.... Merci mon Lou ! ✌😉
Hi LIBERTY MAN, Glad you enjoy this one :-) You're welcome, Lou
At 14:00 I panicked when I saw the 3 speed automatic. Thx for explaining. I'm surprised they found an appearance correct selector gauge. its a 59 chevy with the original big block 348 (a very rare poorly designed engine) paired with a mid to late 60s automatic 3 speed. The 348 is not bogged down by all the power options the way a 283 or 235 would have been. The owner corrected GMs shortcomings. Clever. I had a 60. They were as aerodynamic as the broadside of a barn and handled like a bean bag chair.
You're welcome.
A real “Stunner”
Absolute “Head Turner”.....right down to those “Cats Eyes” too....
Thank you again Lou.. 👍👍🇦🇺
Hi typewriterjohn, Happy to read you enjoy this "Head Turner" :-) Thank you for viewing, and you're welcome, Lou
Really nice car. We had a 1960, which was a facelift of the '59. Ours had a 283, which in those days was called a "baby V-8.". The tranny was Powerglide, I think. Very light car, and no power nothin'! It moved down the road, and never gave a moment's trouble.
Hi Tom, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
That is truly a beautiful car 😍.
Best wishes from the UK 👍🏻.
Hi Reverend Jim Spanner, 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Absolutely Lou, I have just come across your channel so have some catching up to do. The 59 impala is a work of art. It's really nice that people appreciate the old cars. Here in the UK I myself have had a few Jaguar XJS's and have just sold my 1988 convertible. But in the States there seems to be more of the old classic cars around. Great to see 👌🏻.
Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Awesome job Lou, that 59 Chev Convertible looked "hot" & the interior looked so rich & healthy, almost "sexy". I know, I need to get outside more! I was glad the guy Jim "honked" the horn w/o being told, it sure gets a person's "attention" especially if they're in a "coma" at a GREEN light.😃
Hi Gary Eagleson
, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and I appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou
That is righteous!
Hi Donald Snell, 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Very beautiful amazing car wow just love the colours beautiful
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Great car and video. When these came out, the departure from the ‘55-‘58 styling to this must have been shocking. Thanks Lou!
Hi Jeff King, Glad you enjoy the "shocking design" of this one :-) You're welcome, Lou
awesome video, my favorite year impala and a black convertible at that!
Hi JxT1957, Happy to read you enjoy this video and this is a favorite car for you :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
Amazing!!! Beautiful, SWEET!!
Hi Lucy bell, 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Beautiful car, I love that car !
Happy to read "I love that car !" :-)
I had a crazy boss who always bought convertibles, and never lowered the top. He liked the look, and said using the top wrinkled it.
Hi Jeffrey Martin, Thanks for sharing memories of your former Boss :-) Lou
Lou you should experiment with 360 cameras for your ride along videos. It will better share with your viewers the in cabin experience. ✌🏽👌🏽👍🏽
Hi Lynx Star Automotive. Good idea. Hope I'll have an edit Team and more equipment as the Channel grows :-) Stay tuned, and let's see what happens, Lou
A BEAUTIFUL GULL WING 59 CONVERTIBLE AND UNUSUALLY EQUIPPED. MY 59 IMPALA COUPE DID NOT HAVE THAT CHROME TRIM DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE DECK. THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE POWER STEERING OR PADDED DASH THAT I COULD SEE AND ALSO THE TRANSMISSION EVIDENTLY HAS 3 SPEEDS AS MY POWERGLIDE WAS JUST TWO SPEED .THE SELECTOR ON MY CAR HAD LOW- DRIVE- NEUTRAL- REVERSE AND PARK.THIS CAR HAS A SELECTOR READS 1-2-D-N-R-P.THE ONLY OTHER CHEVY TRANSMISSION WAS TURBOGLIDE A SINGLE DRIVE POSITION AS DYNAFLOW AND FOR SNOW OR SAND A POSITION CALLED GR OR GRADE RETARD ONLY GOOD FOR UP TO 5 MPH. IT READ GR-D-N-R-P . ALSO I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY ANYONE WITH A RAG TOP WOULD NOT WANT TO SHOW IT OFF WITH THE TOP DOWN !!THAT'S WHEN A CONVERTIBLE SHINES AND AS FOR THE ENGINE THE 348 CAME IN 3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS FOR 59 A SINGLE 4 BRL AT 250 HP AND 3 DUECES AT 280 HP AND THEN THE MAGNIFICENT DUNTOV WITH 3 DUECES DUNTOV .CAM SOLID LIFTERS .DUAL IGNITION.10.5 TO 1 COMPRESSION RATIO AT 315 HP. USUALLY BUCKLED TO THE NEW 4 SPEED AND POSI.
Hi richard feibel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Nunna nunna nunna nunna Bat Awesome!!!!! Whoa n holy three two barrel carburetors batass dream machine, Batman!! Gorgeous perfect car inside n out... fantastic! Love the surprise ride! Way fun, great vid, thanks!!!!
Perfect WickedFireFly13 :-) LOVE the BATnalogy ! Thank you for commenting, and you're welcome, Lou
To me, the 59 Chevy impala had the nicest assend of any cars of that era especially with the sideways fins and those beautiful tail lights that look like eyes and the fins look like eyebrows.
Hi Crazy Canuck, Happy to read you appreciate the design 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
FABULOUS ! If I had the cash... It would be MINE !
High praise :-) Hope you get yours soon. Lou
It is interesting how in the late 50s and early 60s you would sometimes find a car fully loaded such as this one but no air conditioning.
Hi Tony, Both the air conditioning and the convertible were each expensive options so if you lived in the Midwest or upper 1/2 of the USA many times if you could afford it you'd get one or the other, and if you lived south and had the $ you maybe could afford both options. Lou
this is by far one the Best and my favorite including the '60 & '61 model.the shape of the body is of thosev3 model cars have the mark of 'Distinction', very Classy and Sexy, Gorgeous vehicles.
Hi Vern, Happy to read this one is a favorite :-) Lou
Had one exactly like this when I was a teenager. (same everything except pw) It was a street fighter and I beat it to death.
Hi PAPERBKWRITER, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Please watch the commercials (the ones you can) so I can keep sharing with you. 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Beautiful card good congratulations ❤😂.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
For '59 and '60, outside of the Corvette the 348 'wedge' ruled the street and the strip. One with the Police engine, Posi-traction and 4-speed ran high 13's on a good day.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge :-)
Hi Klasse Act, Yes, cars today have more HP & better brakes, and better handling, and safety features, and stereos....however how can you compare an "never going to catch your attention on the road" Honda Accord to this?!? Lou
Any car that could get into the 13's bone stock in 1959 was really fast.
Chevy designed the engine for high-revs/low speed use in trucks. So they over-engineered them for longevity under stress. Does Honda make a big block truck engine? I don't think they do.
You know a commercial truck is going to put 400k miles on it of hauling a load.
it didint go into the 13's stock... ireally love those cars and im opposed to spreading uncle tales...with the powerglide it clocked at 17.5 with all the performance option available it was in the high 16
the street warrior era wasnt there yet a few years later a stock impala with a 409 manual were running mid 15 stock
in the 60's that when stock cars started to push fast 1320 times
for example the top of the line fuel injected 58 corvette clocked in at 15,1 and its 700 lbs lighther than the impala and came with a 3,89 gear... 15,1 in 58 was real REAL fast....the true measure of performance for americans in the those days were the top speed not the quarter mile times...it only changed to that in the 60's with crazy popularity rise of drag racing
Had to have the Police engine, 4 speed and Positrac - according to Hot Rod test.
Wow is right, Lou!
Hi Mark Drukenbrod, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Suggestion, can you take the link and add it to your Facebook page, and I'm hopeful other people will learn about the TH-cam Channel too. Thank you, Lou
I m digging that rear speaker in the seat Lou!!
Enjoy reading the details you like :-)
My father had one.
It was a white on red
2dr hardtop.
I'm not sure what was under the hood but she did have dual exhausts and antennas. I remember she could get on the hiway pretty quick. 👍🏻😉
Hi George B, Happy to read your Father had one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hands down, all time favorite year and model Chevy, and I'm a Ford guy. Pity owner wouldn't let you show it in ALL its glory (i.e. top down).
High praise (and confession) from a Ford Guy John A :-) I'm fine respecting the Owners wishes with the top up as long as we were able to share it with you and the Viewers, Lou
Absolutely stunning
High praise :-)
The spinner on the wire wheel was not installed correctly and the steering wheel is smaller because it has power steering, not for convenience.
Hi Gearshifter G, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge, Lou
Had a 1959 Chevy Biscayne my first car paid 25.00 dollars 283 motor ran like a champ was a fuller brush man's car 200000 est on it one of the best cars I ever had
Hi thomas loch, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Beautiful my Car
Hi Alonzo, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, Lou
Lovely car, A beaty. I love convertible cars.
Glad you find this one "lovely" Olle Haggman :-) Lou
...IMHO, one of the most stylishly beautiful cars ever made...I love every detail of this particular car...except for those chrome covers that cover half of the headlights...never liked the looks of them, nor understood why anyone would want to cover up half their headlights... :)
High praise for this design :-)
Beautiful mate
Glad you enjoy the looks of this car Mate.
It looks better in Black than the cinnamon colored one I had
Happy to read you had one too. NICE!
Open up those secondary carbs! If they're never used, the fuel in them never gets used, which will eventually result in that fuel going bad. The 3x2 system is designed so that the secondary carbs are either not being used at all (they don't even have idle circuits) or they're wide open.
I'm good with your idea :-)
They really knew how to make cars back in the late 50's.
What did this sell for?
Hi Lee Swanson, Agreed, some amazing designs :-) Lou
@@leeswanson9732 No idea what this one sold for.
Hey Lou. Lovely looking 59 Chevy convertible. :)
Hey Jason, Glad you enjoy the looks of this "lovely" one :-) Lou
Thanks for posting. I've seen two door Impala hardtops, but for some reason, never an Impala convertible.
Rolling sculpture, very desirable. There aren’t many cars made today that would stand jacking under the bumper...
Hi Andrew Graham, "Rolling sculpture" well said :-) Lou
My dad had a white with red int. when I was in H.S. I always had the top down and loaded the gang in to go to the beach. It would get real floaty at 100mph and when I wrecked it he bought me an old Ford. I always missed that convertible.
Happy to read this video of this car brings back memories of your Dad's car :-)
Has to be one of the nicest ones, the extra options make the car
Hi estpst, They're rare to find to begin with, and I agree, the options make this one special :-) Lou
Again a good showing Lou. It would take a while to get tired of a car like this although I'm sure they were not mechanically as sound as cars are today. Was there ever such a thing as a Chevrolet Belair Impala? A friend of mine says there was, but I have not seen anything on the internet that indicates that.
Hmmm, not seen a Bel Air Impala. Seen Bel Air, Seen Impala, however the combo...yet :-)
The Bel Air was a trim level below the Impala which was top of the line at the time , so the short answer is that there was no such thing as a BelAir /Impala . My Mom had a 59 , it was a great road car
I always thought that the tissue box was such a weird option but considering how expensive A/C was back then I guess it was a nice little convenience for riding with nature's air conditioning.
Good point :-)
GOD IF YOU CAN HEAR MY CRY BEFORE I DIE. PLEEEEEAAAAAASSSSSSEEEEE.PUT THIS IN MY GARAGE.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭I WAS BORN IN 1958 AND THIS IS A 1959. WE HAVE A LOT IN COMMON. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hi Larry Spivey, Amen! Hope you're behind the wheel soon, Lou
@@loucostabile I have no transportation Lord please hear my cry. My truck is down and I can't get around I'm a Non Hopkins cancer survivor.
This videographer really orders that old man around like some kind of monarch ordering around his manservant. I think if I were the old man I would deck that smart ass and teach him to say please and thank you.
Hi Frank, You're welcome to come to my Martial Arts class any time and show me the whole "Deck that smart ass thing" Just remind me who are for your free lesson, www.TruePowerMartialArts.com, Stay well, Lou
@@loucostabile- Well, all I can say to that is that youze better learn how to say please and thank you before I head on over to your joint else I'm bringing some knuckle sandwiches with me made specially for you.
😍such a sweet ride
Hi MD Fishman, Happy to read you appreciate this "sweet ride" :-) 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 TH-cam Channel, Lou
Nice ride! I was wondering if the transmission was a Powerglide right at the moment it was mentioned it had a "modern" 60s THM. Loved seeing the ps pump being driven off the back of the generator.
What were the shields over the top of the headlights? Interesting look - was that factory?
Hi jnucci1, Glad you enjoy this ride :-) Not sure about the trans. As I understand the chrome over the headlights was a "cool" add on, not factory. If there is a Viewer who has more knowledge, please feel free to share, or add on to what I've said. Lou
Add on over the headlights.
Definitely more upscale looking than the pricier Pontiac Catalina, Oldsmobile Dynamic and Super 88 and Buick LeSabre convertibles in 1959. A/C, power windows and seat were extremely rare especially for the convertible. The original MSRP probably exceeded $4300 back in 59 which was very expensive for a Chevy back then.
Hi Larry, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
Hello Lou !
The famous Alien Eyes
isn't it !?
Hello Winged Monkeys, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
This was my dream car at one time
But not no more.
Hi S O N N Y, What replaced it? Lou
@@loucostabile imports. Foreign cars
Is the power steering pump driven off the back of the generator? That's a unique solution for component packaging. Also, the extra bumper bar that goes between the optional Dagmars is a rare piece that could have been highlighted a bit more. The gold Impalas are impressive too. A very special car for sure.
Glad to read you enjoy the details :-) Hope you see and share many more details on cars on the Channel you enjoy Al Terego, Lou
Yes, the power steering pump was driven off the back of the generator on 50's Chevies. I believe it was until the generator was replaced with an alternator.
Very nice.
Happy to read "Very nice." :-)
My only disappointment is that Adam West (RIP) wasn't there to plug this beauty. I'd like to think of this as his back-up Batmobile should his primary one need to be in the Bat-Shop for a week or so. The view of the dash from the front of the car ( at 4:11 ) really adds a Batcar feel to it. Pretty cool. The tissue box I thought was the airconditioner. I guess Batman has to be sneaky about how to hide his valuable Tissue Collection. lol. Loving that dash panel a lot!
Glad you felt this was Batworthy :-)
Awesome, Lou. Wondered why the owner did not put the top down?!
Hi William Colella, Glad you think this one is "awesome" :-) Me too. I think they did not want the top wrinkled, and I'm fine with that and will respect that, as long as we get to see this one on the Channel :-) Lou
GM was a powerhouse back in the day!
Thank you for viewing and sharing :-)
The 1958 Impala convertible you featured later was better looking.
Hi Pat Currie, Happy to read you enjoy the 58 better :-) Lou
This was the Batmobile before Batman had a Batmobile! There was just no mistaking it for anything else!
N I C E :-)
Hi Lou...Beauty of a Car...Does anyone know how many 1959 Impalas came with the "TriPower" 348..........?
Hi super duper, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I don't know how many came with 348 TriPower, so hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou
@@loucostabile Thank you for getting back so quickly...I could find No info on the Net on this question...hoping someone must know......great show.....cheers