1959 Impala Convertible Pro Touring Resto Mod Fresh Nut And Bolt Restoration on 2040-cars

It doesn’t get much better than a 1959 Impala convertible.  When you take a car that is already that cool, and ad big brakes, billet wheels, adjustable air suspension, and tons of drivetrain upgrades, you end up with the baddest ride on the block!

This car was just completed and has had a very extensive restoration.  Every nut bolt and screw has been replaced and no expense was spared. 

1959 Impala convertibles are some of the most desirable and sought after classic cars on the market.  They have soared in value and demand over the past 10 years.  Prices have done nothing but increase and will continue to do so in the future.  As the entire collector car market is booming, the value of most all models is rising.  The most in demand cars are appreciating the most, and its no secret that 59 verts are in demand!  There is always going to be a market for these cars, and a high caliber examples are going to be strong in the market for many years to come.

This car started as a nice clean car that was restored a few years back. It had the original drivetrain and a lot of original parts on it.  I had planned to do air ride, big brakes, upgrade the drive train, steering, and a few other minor changes.  One thing led to next, and as usually, my already restored “quick build project” snow balled into what you see today.  It took lots and lots of time and money to take the car to the next level, but the end result were worth it!  If you consider the price of 59 convertible with an just average driver restoration being over $70k these days, then factory in all the suspension, steering, brake, and drivetrain upgrades, and then factor in all the detailed restoration work in the engine compartment, underside, and all the trim and plating, etc etc etc,  it gets expensive quick! Doing a 59 to the level that this car has been done to is not a cheap or easy task.

The car has about 100 shake down miles on it and that’s it.  I was going to drive and show the car this season but figured I would let it go while it is still fresh and everything is brand new.   Someone will get the enjoyment of a fresh complete nut and bolt restoration, without all the headache, hassle, and time it takes to get a car to this point.

The interior of the car is all brand new and look incredible.  The seats, carpet, door panels, visors, top boot, etc. have just been replaced.  The dash and other painted trim parts were refinished.  The original gauges were sent out to a gauge restoration specialist and completely restored. All the gauges function just as they should, even the clock works!  The bezels were replated, lenses replaced, and all internals rebuilt.  The steering wheel was refinished.  The aluminum seat trim was restored. The stainless on the door panels was restored. The rear speaker grill was redone, the bezel was replated, emblem replaced, and surround was repainted.  The convertible top latches were replated.  The window cranks, door handles, and ash trays were all replaced.  The radio bezel was replated.  The convertible top has been replaced and is white in color.  The power top motor and switch are new.

There is lots of trim on a 59 and they don’t reproduce much of any of it.  Restoring the brightwork is a huge task in itself. Every single piece of trim on the outside of this car has been redone.  Every piece of stainless and aluminum was sent out and straightened and polished.  Every piece of chrome on the outside was replaced or replated.  The grill was professionally straightened and then sent out to be plated and looks incredible. Chrome bumper bullets were added to the overrider.  All the emblems, door handles, and mirrors were replaced.

The paint and body was also just completed and look great!  The car is super slick.  Its nice and straight don’t the sides.  It was painted using al DuPont products.  It was professionally done and has been wet sanded and polished to a mirror finish.  The car was done in the brightest white you can get, and the stripe on the quarter was done in corvette red.  It really pops in the sun! 

Underneath the hood of this 59 is very detailed.  Many hours were spent getting it to look as good as it does.  The firewall was completely stripped and repainted.  Every part was blasted and refinished.  The heater box was removed and restored.  The inner fenderwells were blasted, repaired, and finished in gloss black on the outside and satin black on the inside.  The radiator support was blasted and painted gloss black.  A brand new GM Performance 300hp Crate motor was ordered.  It was sprayed corvette red along with an original set of script valve covers that were restored.  A Billet Specialties serpentine setup was used. It has ceramic coated headers, a polished intake, and a Edeldbrock polished carb.  A billet HEI distributor and Taylor wires were added. The motor is cooled by a BeCool pro street series fan and radiator package ($1500 setup) and stays cool in any temperatures.  The custom one off air cleaner was hand built.  You will see in the photos that there are 2 different air cleaners.  The buyer will have there choice of which one they want on the car.

The transmission is a fresh 700r4 overdrive that shifts great.  The car runs awesome!  It has plenty of power but is still nice and smooth. It starts easy and idles smooth.

The rear end is a complete bolt in 12 bolt unit form Strange Engineering.  It features a 3:55 gear with Mosier axles.

It breaths through a stainless exhausts system with polished mufflers.

The car has a 4 wheel big brake setup and stops on a dime!  It has c6 z06 14” rotors in front with c5 z06 calipers.  The rear has a 12” rotor and matching z06 calipers. They use genuine GM parts. They are powered by a Wilwood master cylinder with an adjustable proportioning valve.

The car gets it aggressive stance from a fully adjustable digital air ride suspension.  This is not a cheap air ride kit. It has been professionally installed and everything was done nice and clean.   It is has an Accuair digital ride height controller and can be adjusted on all 4 corners.  All the air ride components are neatly mounted in the truck and tucked out of the way.  It has tubular upper and lower control arms that look killer and also help improve the ride and handling. It has Ridetech Fox shocks All the suspensions components are new.

The wheels and tires are new as well.  They are 20x8.5s in the front and 22x10s in the rear.  They are 2 piece billets that were custom built by Esajian Wheel (www.esajianwheel.com) and fit the car perfect! 

The underside of the car is nicely detailed.  The frame was striped, cleaned, and painted gloss black. The floors were sprayed with 3M Shutz coating, which is very durable and looks nice and clean. The tubular control arms are powder coated black.  All the steering parts were removed, stripped, repainted, and re installed with new hardware.  The rear end parts had the same treatment.  The fuel tank is new. 

If your in the market for a 59 convertible, this fine example would be a great choice for an investment that you can enjoy.  This car has been very tastefully modified, without taking away from the originality of the car.  Its been setup to drive and perform, but still retains a lot of originality. While there are many resto mod cars out there with very modern interior and paint schemes fetching big bucks, these will be the same cars that will be dated and out of style as fads in the car world change.  This Impala was done with long term investment in mind.  It will never go out of style and will always be as cool as it is today.  If 10 years from now you wanted a completely original car, you could reinstall the factory suspension, brakes, throw on some wide whites and make a few minor changes and have a very stock and original looking car (the new owner will have option to take the original parts if they choose). 

These cars don’t come available that often.  I can remember the last time I saw 59 that was this clean and had all the upgrades that this car has.  If you’re a serious buyer, contact me, this car can be yours today!

There are over 200 pictures of the car.  Please take your time to look through the photos and read the ad before calling.  Serious buyers can contact me at 314-393-0565.  I would prefer a cash deal, but I may possibly consider a partial trades for other high end classics or late model exotic.  Email me with what you have to trade.  The car is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.

May also consider partial trade for diesel pusher motorhome or toterhome setup.

 I have been selling on Ebay for 14 years and have sold many classic cars and trucks with 100% positive feedback.   I am very picky with my cars. I know what I am looking at and know how to accurately describe them.  I have many happy buyers all around the world, and can provide references if needed.

I reserve the right to end this listing at any time.  If you’re a serious buyer, call me and make an offer.  I can be reached at 314-393-0565. Please read the entire listing before calling.  I spent a lot of time typing this description, please take a few moments and read through it before asking questions. Serious inquires only. 

I also have for sale:

Pro Touring 1959 Brookwood Wagon

Pro Touring 1961 Impala Bubbletop

Pro touring 1964 Impala SS convertible

Visit www. MainMotorCo.com for details.

Legal Info:

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. 

I reserve the right not to sell to any bidder with 0 or negative feedback or to any bidder for any reason. Seller also reserves the right to end the auction early. $2000 (non-refundable) deposit via Paypal or bank wire transfer is due within 24 hours of auction end and balance is due within 7 business days of auction end. Buyer is responsible for cost of shipping.  After 10 days, there will be a $20 per day storage fee for each day.

Remember that your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this item. If you require an inspection, have it done prior to bidding. I strongly encourage all bidders to inspect vehicle personally or enlist the services of a professional inspector prior to placing a bid. After the sale, inspections are not recognized as a contingency to completing your obligation to your winning bid. Please do not bid if you are not seriously interested or not financially able to purchase this item. If there are any questions regarding the above terms, please e-mail prior to bidding. Serious bidders only please. Good luck!