In 1958 David Ekman was a young Swedish citizen living in Chicago. The U.S. was in a recession and import car sales were booming, accounting for 10% of U.S. car sales that year. Being a practical Swede, David could have chosen a Volkswagen or a Renault to buy but David chose the flashy all new Bel Air Impala Sport Coupe. David walked into “Z” Frank Chevrolet in February 1958 and walked out with a brand new Silver Blue Impala. David’s Swedish practicality did come through in his engine choice by going with the more fuel efficient and $107 cheaper 6 cylinder engine.
Pictures Copyright David Ekman
This is a beautiful blue 58 Chevy. As a young man I thought the car looked to big and bulky as a Friday night ride, but now that I am older she is so much more appealing and charming.
http://www.ameicascorvette.com Still my 1976 Corvette probably weights as much.
i owned the same color new 58 impala except mine had the 3 X 2 348 engine with 3 on the tree.
Although not as pretty as a 57, still a neat car