1958 Chevrolet Facts



"The long, low and loaded '58 Chevrolet"

"So long, So low...So Supremely Smart!"

"Almost too new to be true!"

"Smoothest sprint on 4 wheels!"


Chevy cars for 1958 were indeed all new! This year is interesting due to it's one year only styling as well as the introduction of many new innovations. All new sheetmetal and interior design set it apart from other years. From it's all new grill with rust proof annodized aluminum grill screen and new dual headlight system to the all new tail light design.

This was the first year for the "X" frame design which allowed the car to sit lower. Also new for this year was the optional air ride suspension.

Standard engines for 1958 were the 145hp 235 6 cylinder or a 185hp 283 V-8. There was an optional 230hp 283, 250hp and 290hp 283 (both of which were fuel injected) as well as the all new 348 which was available in 250hp, 280hp, 305hp or 315hp versions.

The famous Impala made it's debut for 1958 (known as the "Belair Impala" for this first year) as well as the Biscayne which sold 377,000 in it's series. Paint consisted of 15 solid or 14 two tone color combinations to choose from.

Some highlights for '58 include:

  • New safety girder "X" frame (30% stronger)
  • 2 piece driveshaft
  • Full coil spring suspension
  • New 348 engine available in 250hp, 280hp, 305hp and 315hp
  • Optional Level air with 4 link rear suspension
  • Safety plate glass all around
  • A new three tone cloth interior design for the Impala coupe (vinyl for convertible)
  • Lift up rear seat armrest for the Impala sport coupe
  • Gull wing rear fender styling



    Model #/Name Series Base Price Weight Production #'s Special notes
    1121 Delray 2 door Utility sedan "business coupe"
    (6 cyl)     		A       3 passenger
    1141 Delray 2 door sedan
    (6 cyl)     		A        
    1149 Delray 4 door sedan
    (6 cyl)     		A       Frequently used for cabs-featured an all vinyl interior
    1171 Delray sedan delivery
    (6 cyl)     		G $2,574 3,721    
    1191 Yeoman 2 door wagon (6 cyl) A       the 1191 and 1291 were the only 2 door wagons for 1958-also the least expensive
    1193 Yeoman 4 door wagon (6 cyl) A        
    1271 Delray sedan delivery
    (8 cyl)     		H        
    1221 Delray 2 door Utility sedan "business coupe"
    (8 cyl)     		B $2,120 3,298   3 passenger-often ordered for police cars-the 348 was also recommended
    1241 Delray 2 door sedan
    (8 cyl)     		B $2,208 3,347    
    1249 Delray 4 door sedan
    (8 cyl)     		B $2,262 3,432   Frequently used for taxi cabs-featured an all vinyl interior
    1291 Yeoman 2 door wagon (8 cyl) B $2,520 3,681   the 1191 and 1291 were the only 2 door wagons for 1958-also the least expensive
    1293 Yeoman 4 door wagon (8 cyl) B $2,574 3,721   Recommended for police use with the 348
    1541 Biscayne 2 door sedan (6 cyl) C        
    1549 Biscayne 4 door sedan (6 cyl) C        
    1593 Brookwood 4 door wagon (6 cyl) C       6 passenger
    1594 Brookwood 4 door wagon (6cyl) C       9 passenger
    1641 Biscayne 2 door sedan (8 cyl) D $2,343 3,362    
    1649 Biscayne 4 door sedan (8 cyl) D $2,397 3,434    
    1693 Brookwood 4 door wagon (8 cyl) D $2,574     6 passenger
    1694 Brookwood 4 door wagon (8cyl) D $2,785 3,271   9 passenger
    1731 Belair sport coupe
    (6 cyl)     		F       Less flashy version of the Impala model
    1739 Belair 4 door sport sedan (6 cyl) F        
    1741 Belair 2 door sedan
    (6 cyl)     		F        
    1747 Belair Impala sport coupe (6 cyl) F       With the optional 348, gas mileage was around 9-10 mpg
    1749 Belair 4 door sedan
    (6 cyl)     		F        
    1767 Belair Impala convertible (6 cyl) F       Most expensive model for 1958
    1793 Nomad 4 door wagon
    (6 cyl)     		F       Available only in 6 passenger
    1831 Belair sport coupe
    (8 cyl)     		F $2,554 3,394   Less flashy version of the Impala model
    1839 Belair 4 door sport sedan(8 cyl) F $2,618 3,475    
    1841 Belair 2 door sedan
    (8 cyl)     		F $2,493 3,382    
    1847 Belair Impala sport coupe (8 cyl) F $2,693 3,442   With the optional 348, gas mileage was around 9-10 mpg
    1849 Belair 4 door sedan
    (8 cyl)     		F $2,547 3,440    
    1867 Belair Impala convertible (8 cyl) F $2,841 3,508   Most expensive model for 1958
    1893 Nomad 4 door wagon
    (8 cyl)     		F $2,835 3,746   Available only in 6 passenger





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