1959 Chevy Impala 4 Door Flat Top, Level Air, 348 Tri-power, Cameo Coral on 2040-cars

Year:1959 Mileage:99999 Color: Cameo Coral /
Gray

Location:

United States

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Transmission:Automatic
Engine:348
Body Type:Flat top
Vehicle Title:Clear

Condition:
Used
Year: 1959
Exterior Color: Cameo Coral
Make: Chevrolet
Interior Color: Gray
Model: Impala
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: 4 door
Drive Type: rear
Mileage: 99,999

Up for auction is this cool, 1959 Impala 4 door Flat top. This car is very unique as its an original Level Air car with its Original 280hp 348 tri-power engine(GB suffix code which is for a powerglide 280hp tripower)! The original color cameo coral is a color you do not see very often either. This 59 started its life in Wyoming and ended up in Colorado. It is a solid car with the exception of its trunk pan and lower rear quarters. Around the headlights are SOLID, the rockers are Solid, the floor pans are solid, and the unique Level air frame is solid. I do have the pans for the trunk from Cars inc. that will go with the sale. Around the gas tank filler neck is solid so all that needs repaired are the pans themselves.
As far as the level air stuff left on the car. The Level air emblem is still on the rear of the car, the shock towers obviously, the pulleys and the valve on the intake are all there. The canister and compressor are missing. The parts are out there and what a cool car this would be if you put the level air back on it. You see clones but this is a REAL level air car!
The 280hp 348 tri-power does run and the car drives. It still retains its original air cleaner. There is only one center carb as the previous owner removed the front and rear carb. I do have some builders i can throw in the deal too. This car is also optioned with power steering, power brakes, bumper guard and padded dash (dash is cracked).
The interior needs to be redone from the elements taking its toll on it. I removed the carpet so you can see how SOLID the floor pans are. The headliner has a tear down one seam but looks like it can be repaired. The front windshield has a few pits in it but all other glass is good.
I do have all new wiring harnesses for the firewall forward. The old wiring harnesses were shot as seen in the photo. I do have new mirrors for the car, i have a rear valance for it and also the stock wheels and caps. (Wheels in the photos DO NOT come with the car) I do have practically everything needed to put the car back together. Please call with questions, 303-929-9660 prior to bidding. If your feedback is below 10 please call me before bidding. Car is sold as is! Good luck and do not miss out on this rare unique, level air, big block, 4 door flat top.
I have a bunch of 59 parts too and always looking for 1959 Impala convertibles and hardtops.

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