The 1958 Chevy Bel Air Impala – Start of Beloved Classic Car Model
October 5, 2009
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In 1958, a brand-new Chevy model, the Bel Air Impala, was introduced by General Motors. The changes that were implemented in this incarnation of the latest Chevrolet model brought to field a brand-new automobile that wowed the world.
The original Chevy Impala was a part of the Bel Air series. In this Bel Air series, there was five new Bel Air models: the Bel Air two-door hardtop, the Bel Air two-door coupe, the four-door Bel Air sedan, the four-door Bel Air hardtop, two-door Bel Air convertible. These were known as the third generation Bel Airs. In 1958, the Impala was only available as a hardtop coupe and convertible.
The three engines that came in the 58 Chevy Impala were the 235.5 c.i. straight six, 283 V8, and 348 V8 motors. The transmission was at three speed manual or a powerglide automatic transmission. In fact, the powerglide automatic transmission was one of the first automatic transmissions offered to the low-priced automobile market.
Interestingly enough, the Impala was named after Southern African antelope due to the new redesign with a new sleeker, longer, and heavier body than the previous year’s models. The name seemed to say everything. In the automobile market, the Impala was considered the sporty trim package created exclusively for the Bel Air tapes and convertibles.
One of the things that was unique about this model was that it had six headlights. This feature became synonymous with the Chevy Impala becoming its trademark look.
The model grew in popularity until about 1965 when it was the best selling full-size car in the United States. Chevrolet got an idea of the popularity of this car in 1958, when it sold 60,000 units as a top-of-the-line Bel Air model. People were really interested in paying extra for the extra added trim and insignias.
It really wasn’t until 1959 that the Impala became its own separate model from the Bel Air series. Chevy Impala’s were marketed as prestige cars within the reach of the average citizen.
Even today, the Impala has survived in the Chevy line of cars, but there’s nothing else like the original Impala’s debt rolled off the Chevrolet line and the late 50s and early 60s. The 58 Chevy Bel Air convertible is my favorite and always will be!
Here is a link to see some 1958 Chevrolet Impalas for sale.
High Tech Protection for an Old Classic Car?
July 17, 2009
This is amazing once you think about it, but every 32.2 seconds a car is stolen! That adds up big time when you consider that almost 1 million cars in total were stolen last year. It is a big problem that is no different for the classic car owner.
I know, most people have their classic cars locked away, but when you consider banks being robbed all the time and ATM’s being ripped out of store walls by cunning criminals. So it is not far fetched to believe that a locked classic car garage’s security can be breached. Classic cars are worth a lot of money and criminals know that. That is where you need to be ahead of the game.
I heard about the Lo Jack. This seems a little pricey at around $600, but if your car is worth it and you have the extra money…go for it. It is well worth the cost when it comes to finding your priced classic car!
Lo Jack (not J Lo 
has a small radio frequency transceiver hidden in a secret place on your car. The location varies in each install so it is not easy for the car theft to find. Each transceiver has a a unique code that reveals your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the computer system.
When the car is reported stolen, the computer matches the VIN number and transmits an activation notice to the device to emit an inaudible signal for law enforcement authorities to follow. The law officers that have this equipment can easily track your car down from there.
Track Record of the The Lo Jack
The track record of the device is really good with over a quarter million cars being recovered worldwide resulting in over 5 billion of recovered property. There is a money back guarantee on the device if the car is not recovered in 24 hours.
But I have my reservations…
What if your local police does not have the necessary equipment to track the signals? Some states on their site does’nt even list a police liason (like Alabama) so it just makes me wonder if there is even coverage in Alabama? May be… I just don’t know.
Before you buy, make sure you ask a lot of questions first. It might save you some money and heartache in the future. What sounds good at first, isn’t always the best solution. Look at doing low tech car security measures (especially when gone on vacation) such as steering wheel locks, removing distributor cap, removing fuel pump fuse, etc. Even ask a trusted neighbor to watch it for you. There are lots of things you can protect classic cars.
If you know more, please comment below!
Loving The First Generation Mustang Is American As Apple Pie
July 13, 2009
I am always trying to find that perfect old car for sale, especially the first generation Mustangs.The road to the Mustang is paved with the groundbreaking design of some of the Ford models that came before it, but don’t ever forget that the Ford Mustang was a one of a kind car.
History of the 1st Generation Ford Mustangs
Everyone has heard of the Mustang, but in case you have been a hermit the last fifty years, this is a car and not a horse. It was developed by the Ford Motor Company. From 1964 to 1973, the first generation Mustangs reined supreme. The Ford Motor Company retooled the failing Ford Falcon into the first Mustang. With the sales of the Falcon beginning to wain, Ford started to begin the process of phasing it out of the marketplace. This is where the Mustang came in.
The day was one that many car collectors can quote like the date of their own birthday. It was March 9, 1964. This was the day of the genesis of the Ford Mustang. The Ford Mustang rolled off the assembly line and was soon to be displayed to the world at that that year’s World fair in New York. The effect it had on the American idea of a good car changed. People wanted more muscle and they got it in the Mustang. Classic car lovers all over the world feel the same pride and admiration for the first generation Mustangs. The first car was displayed at the New York World’s fair in April of that year. It went on to become Ford’s biggest auto line launch since Henry Ford developed the Model A! The Ford Mustang is the only original pony car to enjoy continuous production from its beginning until now.
This type of car body would come to be known by many as the “pony car.The pony car was pretty small and light-weight, yet had a tremendous amount of power. The car was all American and by the late 60’s all of Detroit’s automakers were churning them out. The concept was inspired by the 1964 Ford Mustang. The pony was a low slung, long-hooded, short-decked, sporty automobile that boasted a big motor and a sex-appeal that lured the youth of America like bees to honey. It was built to attract younger buyers into Ford products. The Mustang was the purest form of the pony car, and became a highly popular type of car design. Due to the fact that Mustangs were very popular, competitors came out the woodwork to emulate the look of the Mustang with their own version of the pony car. The competition heated up between the automakers as the success of the Mustang pony car became more evident. Mustang had to up its game and create performance Mustangs to compete with the new pony cars by GM such as the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird.
Looking for a 73 Ford Mustang Mach 1 for Sale? My Mustang was a car that I will never forget. The beautiful car was the 1973 Mach 1 Mustang. It was the last member of the first-generation Mustangs. It was the 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and it was beautiful. My dad must have been crazy to let me have the Mustang, but thank God he did. I had the time of my life in those years and like a brand burned into the side of a farm animal, my soul has been branded with a hot brand known as the Mustang.
Your first car is a big part of your teenage memories, what more could you ask for than a Mustang? It makes me sentimental just thinking about it. You can’t help but fall in love with those cars. How can you forget those carefree days of youth? The open road, a girl, and a Mustang heading to a place to park. Its unfortunate, but I ended up selling that old 73 Mach 1 Mustang, but I will never lose the love of that first generation Mustang. What can I say? It will always be in my heart.
By Guest Author Brian Cordell
What Is A Classic Car? As Defined By Classic Car Insurance Companies
June 4, 2009
The question today, is what makes a classic car? Does a car simply have to be old? Does it need to be expensive?
Requirements of a Classic Automobile Insurance Company
Everyone has their own opinion about what is a classic car according to a classic car insurance company? According to most car insurance companies, a classic cars that is at least 15 to 20 years old or older, is garage kit when not in use, and is driven less than 2,500 miles per year (states can vary on this number, as some states allow up to 5,000 miles per year)
Why get classic car insurance?
Classic car enthusiasts spend years trying to find that perfect car, months to years restoring the car to its top condition, and tons of money restoring and maintaining the car back to its top condition. Classic car insurance is all about protecting the investment that was put into a classic car. Keep in mind that not just any automobile insurance will work. Because classic cars often have much more value than a late model or even a new car, it is vital to the owner to protect the investment.
What are the types of classic car insurance?
Often classic car insurance is called “collector car insurance.” A collector car is a car that is not an everyday driver and usually is 15 years or older. There’s different types of classifications of collector cars when it comes to collector car insurance. It all depends on the classic car insurance company and how they define their different categories of coverage.
Newer cars (15 years or newer) are generally considered exotic or special interest cars. The collector car to insurance company will go to great to make sure that this car is not driven too much and is indeed treated like a collectible car.
A vintage car is just a few decades such as a 1989 Turbo Trans Am Indy 500 Pace Car that is only taken to car shows. It is not a regular driver but only considered a collectible car. Classic cars are cars that are generally 15 years or older. Antique cars parked cars that are usually 25 years or older. The classifications vary from state to state, but antique and classic are terms that can be used interchangeably pretty much.
Where to Buy Classic Cars to Restore
October 5, 2008
Folks all over want to know where they can easily find classic cars that they can restore. It is isn’t easily answered but there are some general ideas that will get you on your way. First of all, we do encourage everyone to first come to http://www.buyoldcars.com/ to find restoration cars.
Not all the cars are restore jobs, but some of them are! All you have to do is look! This will be even easier as we get our new classic auto classifieds finished up! The next best thing is to look on other classic car websites like Hemmings, etc. Not all sites have the same cars so you are sure to find something different everywhere you look. Be sure to google what you want with parenthesis around the keyword phrase like “1967 Camaro for sale” restore you will be sure to find something!
Also, don’t forget all the local junk yards around. You might not find the exact car you want, but you might find something that interests you! Last, don’t forget to use your network of friends who love classic cars like you. Often if you dont know where to go, they do.
Classic Car Junkies – How To Know You Are Addicted
August 13, 2008
If you are like one of millions around the world, you will have to admit that you are addicted. …addicted to classic cars. Like the 12 step program of AA (not making light of it…just for comparison), we have a similar 5 point list of things that will clearly label you as a a “classic car junkie!”
1. If you idea of a good time is stringing together 3 or more car shows in one day…
Hey if you are like me, you absolutely cannot stay away from car shows. I am like a bomb sniffing dog when it comes to tracking down the local car shows every weekend. I like to take my classic out to every one of them and pine over the ones I don’t have.
2. If the roar of a 289 Mustang motor makes you salivate like Paslov’s dog…
You might be a “Classic car junkie!” Hey, I am one of you guys. I love those old Ford Mustang motors, and much like the famous dogs that Paslov tested, I, myself, do have a bit of problem salivating when I hear the roar of a classic car motor.
3. If your idea of a vacation is chasing down cars in barns in remote areas… Can’t resist the temptation to go all over the countryside to view the rotting old classic car muscle just wasting a way in barns? You got it bad, eh? I do too, and to be able to find one of those nuggets in countryside of America only proves I am a junkie, literally!
4. If your House Has More Miles On It Than Your Classic Car…
Hey nothing against mobile homes, but it is funny when you see a dude with $100K plus classics hanging around a garage and then look to find he is living in a trailer or an RV like cousin Eddie on the movie “Christmas Vacation.”
5. If Fewer Than Half Your Cars Actually Run.. and a Majority are Older than Dirt
Hey, I am like you. I sometime bite off more than I really can chew. If your back yard (or even front yard if you are really red neck), looks like a classic car junkyard, then you may want to consider the fact that you are addicted to classic cars. You mean to restore them all, but your grass is telling you another story!
Think long and hard about your “addiction.” It might not be as bad as it seems. You can always “get on the horn” and show up with your friends at the local BBQ for a fine meal and create memories that will last.