1959 Chevrolet Impala Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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In 1959, the Chevrolet Impala went from being the Bel Air Impala to its own model. As if swelling with pride, the car grew: It was longer, wider, and more ornate, with tailfins second in size only to those on Cadillacs.
The base engine remained the 235.5-cubic-inch inline six rated at 145 horsepower, with an optional fuel-injected 283-ci V8 rated at 290 horsepower becoming the motor that all envied. Other engines are listed below.
| ci | eng | hp | fuelie | ci | eng | hp | fuelie | |
| 235.5 | I6 | 145 | n | 283 | V8 | 290 | y | |
| 283 | V8 | 170 | n | 348 | V8 | 250 | n | |
| 283 | V8 | 185 | n | 348 | V8 | 320 | n | |
| 283 | V8 | 230 | n | 348 | V8 | 335 | n | |
| 283 | V8 | 250 | y |
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1959 Chevrolet Impala
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by Anonymous
Jan 22, 2013
Slow and bad handling. The worst styling of the era which earned it the lowest selling price. Drum brakes all around that were good for one hard stop. A challenge when it was time for the yearly inspection. It was towed out of the driveway when the transmission failed.Jan 22, 2013
by Anonymous
Dec 27, 2012
Styling -- 5 stars -- especially the Impala coupe. Performance was fine, not outstanding. I had 283 V8, not a 348, so that's what one would expect. If you want a car that will turn heads and continue to appreciate well, a 59 cnvt or coupe will fill the bill.Dec 27, 2012
by Christer B
Jan 17, 2009
This 59 Impala is one of kind and i love it
big rims, airride and v8 is all you need
* Performance – acceleration, braking, handling
* Build Quality – cant be better
* Appearance – no need
* Cost of Ownership – $$$$$
* Fun Factor – sure it have
Jan 17, 2009
1959 Chevrolet Impala Pricing
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