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For 1958, Chevrolet models were redesigned longer, lower, and heavier than their 1957 predecessors, and the first ever production Chevrolet big block V8, the 348 cu in (5,700 cc), was now an option. The Bel Air gained a halo vehicle in 1958, the Impala, available only as a hardtop coupe and convertible in its introductory year. Impala styling followed the basic lines of the other Chevrolet models but received special styling cues including a different roof line, a vent above the rear window, unique side trim, and triple tail lights housed in slightly broader alcoves Chevrolet's design for the year fared better than its other GM offerings, and lacked the overabundance of chrome found on Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Buicks and Cadillacs.
Complementing Chevrolet's front design was a broad grille and quad headlights that helped simulate a 'Baby Cadillac'; the tail received a fan-shaped alcove on both side panels, which housed dual tail lights on the Bel Air and Triple Taillights on the Impala. Despite being a recession year, consumers made Chevrolet the No. 1 make of automobile (beating Ford, which held the title in 1957) and the '58 Impala was at the core of Chevrolet's popularity.
This wonderful AMT Trophy Series kit with its many options and opening doors has been a modeler's favorite for decades. This issue includes some beautiful double pad-printed Firestone Deluxe Champion Tires. Choose your side, either standard Deluxe Champion, or wide whitewails. A set of 2 Goodyear Blue Streak Slicks is also included.
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