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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 Anonymous
Oct 24, 2012
This car is a really neat car to cruise in. the way it handles is good. with the new top and tires you could just tear up some roadways. I wished the original owner had not changed the three deuce manifold but that holley four barrel gives it plenty of gas when you romp on it. now its just a show car or actually going to have the frame off done. after that its to the barrett jackson auction..Oct 24, 2012
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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 Anonymous
Oct 24, 2012
This car is a really neat car to cruise in. the way it handles is good. with the new top and tires you could just tear up some roadways. I wished the original owner had not changed the three deuce manifold but that holley four barrel gives it plenty of gas when you romp on it. now its just a show car or actually going to have the frame off done. after that its to the barrett jackson auction..Oct 24, 2012
by John C
Oct 15, 2009
This was my first car. It was a convertible white with red interior. it had a 327 engin with duel headers and cherry bomb mufflers. Lifted rear end and moonies around. My father and I did a basic rebuild when I was 16yrs old. The best part was replacing the top which neither of us had ever done so it was hard but fun doing it together.Oct 15, 2009
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
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1959 impala 283
I have a 1959 chevy impala 283 motor that I had sitting in my shop so I swapped my 1995 c1500 v6 motor with the 283, I currently have a HEI distributor on it with the original Rochester 2gc carburetor and when I go to press on the throttle it bogs down and then picks up the RPM's, so when I go to drive it doesn't start falling on its face until 50mph at this speed it starts lugging hard so I end up backing off the throttle and down shift but some times that doesn't work can anyone help me with my problem
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