It was a hit. Chevrolet sold over 125,000 Impala hardtops and nearly 56,000 convertibles in 1958, paving the way for the next logical decision: promoting the car to a stand-alone series.

This might be the end for a gorgeous 1958 Chevy Impala. A crash with a Volkswagen Tiguan severely deformed the classic. Now, the owner has to decide whether to rebuild it or send it to the crusher.