'59 Impala by TwoPynts

Photography • Transportation • posted on Apr 25, 2006

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"Bye, bye miss American Pie Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry" -American Pie lyrics by Don McLean

I was lucky enough to happen across the tail end of a classic car/hot rod show recently. It was getting dark, but I managed to snap off a few photos. If you'd like to see some more of these cars, I dedicated two Photography Forum threads to them HERE (1) and HERE (2). ----- Chevrolet Impala The Chevrolet Impala is often credited with starting the muscle car era. Born as Chevrolet's top of the line model, the Impala quickly became the symbol for performance in the early sixties and introduced Chevrolet's signature "SS" brand of performance. Although it would later be eclipsed by smaller, lighter automobiles, the Impala still remains the performance car of choice for those that like big cars. The Impala began as the top option level on Chevrolet's Bel Air line. Chevrolet's 1958 lineup featured one year only styling that sported "curves where before there were lines." The Impala option added special trim, deluxe interiors, and resulted in the steepest price in the Chevrolet lineup. Performance was important from the beginning as the first Impala could be optioned with up to a 348 V8 putting out 315 bhp. The Impala became its own model in 1959 due to positive public response. As with all 1959 Chevy's, the new Impalas were longer, lower, wider, and more curvy. They also had the wildest tailfins besides Cadillac. The rear end sported "bat wing" rear fenders, "cat's eye" taillamps, and a huge decklid. The drivetrain stayed the same, with some increases in horsepower and sales remained good. Of particular interest to enthusiasts were the availability of fuel injected 283 V8's, although these were rare. Production -- Sport Coupe: 182,520 / Convertible: 72,765 Engines -- 235.5 I6 145 bhp. 283 V8 170 bhp. 283 V8 185 bhp. 283 V8 230 bhp. 283 (fuel injected) V8 250 bhp. 283 (fuel injected) V8 290 bhp. 348 V8 250 bhp. 348 V8 320 bhp. 348 V8 335 bhp. In 1965, the Chevrolet Impala sold more than one million units in North America, setting a record that still stands today. It was the best-selling automobile in the United States during the 1960s. Early Impala models sported six taillights, a unique feature which, for a time, became the Impala trademark. The Impala was named after an African antelope. ----- Thank you for bugging me with your lady-like comments on my last upload, Hey Lady!.

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Comments (28)

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CDBrugg

9:37AM | Tue, 25 April 2006

Aha Kort, I'll bet you didn't know that Louis Chevrolet was born in switzerland! How about that for a piece of totally completely useless kowledge!

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Digimon

9:42AM | Tue, 25 April 2006

And the three men I admire most, the father the son and the holy ghost....they caught the last train for the coast....Great Shot, though I like the new (Animated) logo better! ; )

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bentchick

9:57AM | Tue, 25 April 2006

Them good ol' boys were drinking whiskey and rye, singing this will be the day that I die! I used to know all the words! LOL :P Ahhhhh Impala...... my first car!!!! That brings back memories!!!!! Love your car pics, Kort, keep 'em coming!!!!!

Hopalong

10:49AM | Tue, 25 April 2006

Great surface and design (like the image)and a marketing coup, but underneath the beginning of the end of American auomobile dominance in the world, in which style and raw power took second place to quality, endurance, and efficiency.

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marybelgium

11:10AM | Tue, 25 April 2006

original ! very well captured !

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odie

12:55PM | Tue, 25 April 2006

Whatta sweet shot! We had a yellow one looong ago. :0)

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Margana

1:27PM | Tue, 25 April 2006

Fabulous shot Kortalouche...love the color,the pov,and love the notes.The lyric goes perfectly with it,as well.Your uploads are always so creative.Thanks for inspiring me to try to do likewise.Sorry I missed your forum threads.If I can ever get my next upload ready,then I will definately check them out,because I'm sure they are wonderful,too.Have a great day,my friend!-M :^)

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cbender

1:28PM | Tue, 25 April 2006

great shot...! and a great colour for a car... especially such a one...!

Valerie-Ducom

2:07PM | Tue, 25 April 2006

wowwwwwwww, excellent image with a perfectly lighting ;) very good !!!! Hugs

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Cosme..D..Churruca

2:38PM | Tue, 25 April 2006

Alucinante foto... es perfecta !

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jcv2

2:39PM | Tue, 25 April 2006

Wow, after this best selling period it's clear there are still many oldtimers driving on the road!

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Valentin

2:51PM | Tue, 25 April 2006

Outstanding dynamic in this fantastic shot due to the strong diagonal composition! Excellent presented image!!!

goddessdellaluna

4:42PM | Tue, 25 April 2006

Wonderful image and I like the reflection as well . Wonderful shot !

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hotracer2

5:38PM | Tue, 25 April 2006

Great song, to inhance this image, nicely done:):)..V

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babuci

6:16PM | Tue, 25 April 2006

A name says it all! interesting compo!

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jif3d

6:29PM | Tue, 25 April 2006

Mmm...a muscle car in my favorite colour...KOOL, we have a hot rod show on the Gold Coast called the "Winter Sun Festival" in June, all the 50's Rockers and Teddy-boys coming out of the woodwork ! Fine capture ~Cheers~ :o)

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DavidEMartin

7:59PM | Tue, 25 April 2006

Louis Chevrolet was a race car driver. He won a race using a GM car, prompting the grateful owner to announce he'd name his new car line after him.... I've had that tidbit stuck in my head since the mid-60s! Speaking of which, in the mid-60s Dad got a break from our string of "Family Station Wagons" and got to buy an Impala convertible. It was really cool! ------ Important safety tip, though-- when you're at the pool, PUT THE ROOF UP! Because otherwise that hot seat will sear the back of your exposed legs!

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Richardphotos

8:33PM | Tue, 25 April 2006

a 59' Impala was my brothers first new car.at the time I loved them but later my fondness decreased. lately it has been rekindled from seeing "lowriders" customized dream boats. I had to wait until 69' to have my first new car but it was an Bel Air. thanks for sharing this glimpse into the past

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