1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Resto-Mod

1959ImpalaConvertibleResto-Mod.

Possibly the nicest1959Impalaconvertibleon the planet. Seven year frame-off rotisserie restoration with an absurd amount invested and just finished in 2014. I have proof of all the money (close to $200K) spent on this car with photo documentation. ThisImpalawas my dream build when I started in 2007 but the restoration was long, painful and expensive and now my tastes have changed. Every decision that was made on this car went in the direction of the best possible (and most expensive) components.

New crateLS3enginewith chromed intake manifold

New 4L65E auto trans with RetroTek Smart Shift push-button shifter

Air RideStreetChallengeSuspension System with Shockwaves and remote control adjustment

Wilwood discs on all four wheels

Billet Specialties serpentine belt system

Be Cool radiator/fan system

Vintage Air Gen IV with factory dash AC vents

Power windows with lighted buttons on the console

Power vent windows

Billet Specialties chrome steering column

1959Impalaretro steering wheel

Boss 358 chrome wheels with new radials

Classic Instrument gauge package with turn signals in speedo face

$2,500 stereo system with Sony head unit in glovebox, Focal speakers, JBL subwoofers and Bluetooth connectivity.

Full custom lipstick red leather interior

German weave carpets

Fully detailed trunk with red leather and exposed sound system

Black cloth softtop with restored power lift mechanism

Undercarriage fully detailed.

Just a "WOW" factor everywhere you look. This car was accepted at Barrett Jackson later this month but I just couldn't take the "No Reserve Risk". Buy it here and we both save the commission. This car is not going to be cheap but the reserve is very reasonable and WAY less than I have invested. Let someone else go through the headache and expense of a frame-off restoration and buy 'em already finished. That's what I'm going to do from now on.

If you want to talk about the car, feel free to call me at 650-430-2010. I have a partial Excel speadsheet of what was done and what I spent and more photos if you want.

I’m not a dealer. I’m a regular guy who loves cars. I've owed over 200 cars and this is the best car I've ever had. The opinion regarding the condition of anything other than a brand new car is subjective. To eliminate any chance of disappointment, you really should see and drive the car before buying. If you are not comfortable buying a car sight unseen (perfectly understandable), then arrange for an inspection.

If you’re serious about buying a car in this price range, I hope you will make the effort to pick up the phone and call Mark at 650-430-2010 to talk about the car. It seems strange to me that anyone would be willing to buy an expensive classic car sight unseen from a stranger without at least talking to him.

Please only bid if you are willing to honor your bid. The winner must Paypal or wire a non-refundable deposit of $500 to my account or hand me cash within 24 hours of the auction ending or your offer being accepted. Then, when you come to pick up the car, if you did not see it before the auction ended and are disappointed in any way, you will not have to pay the balance due. However, by winning the auction, you take the car off the market and all the other bidders turn their attention to other cars. Accordingly, your deposit IS at risk.