Top 10 Cars We Would Love To Restomod

August 13, 2018

1958 Chevy Impala

We weren’t going to make it through this article without talking about the Impala. They’re such fantastic cruisers, with a rich history as one of the backbones of Chevrolet. This example is a 1958 409 Impala that’s in excellent condition, and is priced at $26,500. While we wouldn’t keep the original engine, there’s a big market for the 409, and you could flip it for a pretty penny, giving you a solid bit of cash for your upgrades. Personally, I’d swap out the engine for a 502 HO big-block crate motor. The exhaust has already been upgraded with a Flowmaster setup, so no changes are necessary there. We’d throw disc brakes on all four corners, and would also upgrade the transmission, which is a three-speed manual. If you’re looking for a cruiser, you could do worse than the TH400, but if it’s speed you’re after, throw in a six-speed racing manual.

The paintjob was done recently, so doesn’t need any more work. The seats also look pretty new, but the carpet is worn. However, this particular car comes with a new blue carpet you can fit. I wouldn’t want to change anything about this car’s exterior: it already looks perfect. It would make a superb little sleeper. The suspension could be upgraded with either coilovers or air ride, and a new sound system would be nice. This is that rare kind of find: a gorgeous, reasonably priced car that’s already been upgraded. It wouldn’t take a lot of work to make it truly exceptional.

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