I love the look of the '58 Chevy more than any other Chevy of the Fifties Decade. The roof-line was a seller for me and the way the side fender chrome wrapped itself around the taillights in the rear, it was a timeless design. When Danbury Mint first gave us the Turquoise Convertible I was excited, but I immediately hoped that eventually a Hardtop would follow.
While I mention the above, though I enjoy Convertible's like everyone else, I've always thought that not having a Hardtop takes away much of the definition that often made a car look good. In the case of the '58 Chevy, that is especially true, because it's the roofs styling that was different for the times. Certainly different than that of the Tri-Chevy's that came before it. The '58's roof-line in a way, was a throwback to that of the '53 and '54 Chevy's roof-line.
I love all of DM's '58 Chevy Hardtop's and Convertible's, and yes, even the custom version. I have all of them.
Looking good, John. I've always liked the '58 Impala. A one year wonder. I like the sets of triple tail lights, unusual flat fins and wraparound rear window. I have the now-rare Glen Green version which I display without the skirts. I also have the Tropic Turquoise convertible, one of my very first from DM.
The '58 Impala is one of those cars that looks much more expensive than it actually was. Take off the Chevrolet badging and it might even be mistaken for a Cadillac, especially the front-end design! I have the Glen Green version, love it!
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