1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Fuel Injected Fuelie in Red & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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Lou Costabile

Lou Costabile

3 жыл бұрын

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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 7-30-20.
We're looking at a 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible in Roman Red Paint. The car comes with the factory 283 CI Fuel Injected V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Ken Nagel. Ken’s had this car since 2015. He shares he really likes the looks and rarity of this car that looks “showroom” new.
If you'd like to see this car on Ken's website here is the link kennagelclassiccars.com/1959-...
ENJOY!

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@bruceh92
@bruceh92 3 жыл бұрын
The '59 Impala is the wildest Impala ever and one of my favorite all time Impalas, and I love all of them from this era. The rear styling of the '59 is just off the charts. Congrats to owner on a rare, optioned out beauty, immortalized by our man Lou. Thanks guys.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bruce H., Happy to read this one is a Winner for you :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
@guitarhole
@guitarhole 3 жыл бұрын
This car can make a grown man cry . Thanks for posting .
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-) You're welcome.
@damxgopak457
@damxgopak457 3 жыл бұрын
Ordering a new car back then must have been quite the experience.shes a real beauty thanks for sharing.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
When you're getting all the options, you're right, it would be quite FUN :-)
@caribman10
@caribman10 3 жыл бұрын
The option list for my Dad's '64 Pontiac Bonneville was four pages long, single spaced. Everything from the kind of interior seat covering (cloth, cloth and man-made fabric, Jewel-Tone Morrokkide (you had to be there) or leather to I believe 8 engine options.
@daniellack3559
@daniellack3559 3 жыл бұрын
Power windows on a 59 Chevy, a time when power windows were still quite rare except for luxury brands.. Very impressive indeed👍😉
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy reading the details you like :-)
@billace90
@billace90 3 жыл бұрын
My dad had a 1956 Olds 98 which had them, and yes were a rarity indeed.
@markcrampton5549
@markcrampton5549 3 жыл бұрын
@@billace90 I had them on 57 Ford.
@Auggies1956
@Auggies1956 3 жыл бұрын
55' Chevy I saw as a kid in the sixties.
@vladtheimpala5532
@vladtheimpala5532 3 жыл бұрын
Impala was top of the line and you could order a Chevy pretty much any way you wanted it back then. Power windows weren’t common but not that unusual on one like this. What makes this one really unusual is the fuel injection and solid lifters, the four speed tranny and posi rear end. It’s essentially a Corvette drive train in a fully loaded Impala. Like it said in the brochure, a five passenger sports car. Whoever ordered this one new, knew exactly what he was doing. Looks like he just checked all the options. The only thing I might have done differently is that I probably would have skipped the Continental Kit and *_MAYBE_* opt for the 348 instead of the 283 because I really like the W block (that’s the same block as the 409 which was first available on the 61 Impala SS) but then it wouldn’t be a Corvette drive train and the fuel injection gives it almost as much horsepower as the 348. The 59 Impala is one of my all time favorite cars. I’d rather have this than a 59 Cadillac. Now I’m gonna see if he has any videos on the 58 Impala and the 61 Impala. That’s the trifecta.
@customkey
@customkey 3 жыл бұрын
Lou, my dad bought a new '59 Chevy, a Parkwood wagon, beige with bronze interior. There was a strong rumor back then that '59 Chevies would lift up at the back end when they hit 80mph because of the large flat fins. Crazy. Ours was a station wagon so we didn't think much of it. But I still think that the 1959 Chevrolet is one of the most iconic designs of all time. Great job Lou and thanks to Ken for showing his car.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi customkey, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@MrTrack412
@MrTrack412 3 жыл бұрын
I'll never forget seeing a green 1959 Chevy as a first grader in 1964 exactly like the one in your brochure. Even then it struck me as super cool. Now after driving other makes since 1982, I bought my first Ford.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jed, Ahhh wonderful memories :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou
@davidpike6777
@davidpike6777 3 жыл бұрын
My Aunt Ruth, had a 1959 Chevy Impala. It was a Station Wagon, in powder blue. She got it brand new, a part of a divorce settlement, from her ex husband. Can remember riding in that huge car. It had the two seats way in the back, that you had to open these two doors in the floor. When you sat in them, you were facing the other person.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunt Ruth's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@louiskats5116
@louiskats5116 3 жыл бұрын
Goodday Lou, I thought I was back in 1959 with that beautiful green country side, that is just so beautiful where ever you are. Ken seems like a super nice guy & happy to share his collection for all the world to see. 1 of 26, does that put the Impala in the same league as Mopar E Bodies Hemi Convertibles, I think it does. That is just an amazingly beautiful Impala. Words fail me what you could go into your local dealer & order back then, what an era. We will never see anything like it again except you bring us these episodes to remind us. GREAT WORK AGAIN ☺. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Louis, I'll say it's challenging to find a nice 59 Chevy, let alone a convertible, and add the rarely seen factory fuel injection unit making this the only one I've ever seen. However the "magic" in the collector car market about a 71 Hemi Cuda Convertible makes the price point on these two cars majorly different. That said, YES this is a super rare find, and you're right, Ken is a heck of a Guy. Good news! He has agreed to share his entire collection with us, so stay tuned! Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
@tct9mm151
@tct9mm151 3 жыл бұрын
These cars in this era were such a work of art and this beauty is spot on!! I know it may be a cliche' "but they sure don't make them like they used to" and this 59 is a masterpiece. GREAT VIDEO LOU.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi TCT9MM, "Work of art" well said :-) Thank you for the kind words on this video, Lou
@richmcintyre1178
@richmcintyre1178 3 жыл бұрын
Geek, I know but I could spend a few hours reading those books, the 2 tone color mix was great. In my opinion, the full size 57 thru 63 Chevys were the best from a styling standpoint. Available engines went from the amazing 283 up to the beast 409. I always thought that the 1962 360hp fuel injected 327 Corvette was a true Sports Car. Thanks for this great video Lou. This car is truly magnificent. Hats off to Ed and Ken you are a lucky dog :D.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich, High praise for this car & episode :-) Thank you for your kind words on this video, Lou
@larrynapier5003
@larrynapier5003 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my ! She is one of my favorite cars I love the 59 with the jet planes on the trim ! I think this is very rare !
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read this one is a favorite and a rarity too :-)
@Impala1963
@Impala1963 3 жыл бұрын
Larry Napier @ Larry Napier sorry Larry this car does not have a jet plane on the trim, that would be the 1960 model
@vladtheimpala5532
@vladtheimpala5532 3 жыл бұрын
@@Impala1963 The 60 had the jet plane on the side trim. I think he might be referring to the ornaments on the front fenders. I like the 59 better than the 60 but that’s just personal preference. 63 Impalas are nice too. I had a 64 convertible.
@Barry_Davis
@Barry_Davis 3 жыл бұрын
Great car. Best gauge cluster in history. I grew up with a 1960 Kingswood wagon with the “lookout” 3rd row seat. One thing I noticed in the ‘59 brochure was the dual exhaust ports behind the rear wheels in the fender. I’ve never seen that before. Nice feature (and rare).
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this "great car" :-)
@barnabyjones6995
@barnabyjones6995 3 жыл бұрын
My late father always talked about the 1959 "Gull Wing" as he called it that he got with a 348 motor.
@barnabyjones6995
@barnabyjones6995 3 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I have ever seen a power ashtray. This car is soooooo cool.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Father comments on the 1959 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@alejandrogrillet931
@alejandrogrillet931 3 жыл бұрын
GREETING, from Venezuela, A . I like a lot the front & back of the automobile. With those winds you can fly. And Excellent restoration. Mr. Lou, Super Thank you for, a Cruise on the Country .
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy this rare convertible :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
@josephconsoli4128
@josephconsoli4128 3 жыл бұрын
Ken picks car likes a wine coinsurer picks his wines. Impeccable taste. This is another one I've always been in awe with. For years I thought the '57 was the one and only FI car, and was amazed when I learned they were again available for '58 and '59. I was further amazed with the factory 4-on-the floor manual! Likely it was a showroom stopper back in it's day. Usually red is my last choice, but on the '59 Impala it's perfect. There's been years of people knocking the styling, but you don't hear that today. It's a gorgeous sleek and oh so unique looking Chevy! My hats off to Ken.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
You're right, Ken knows how to pick them :-)
@RustyCar
@RustyCar 3 жыл бұрын
What an outstanding example of mid-century design, colors, and options. As has been stated previously, so many different variations to build your own unique style of transportation. I look at these owner’s manuals and brochures you present (from any given car) and think that all these were produced from hand-drawn, hand-colored/painted artwork, and the attention to ALL the details put into these for the benefit of the customer. Thanks Lou & Ken for a great presentation! Edit: I guess the 2 dislikes are from those who wrecked their ‘59 Impalas before their time.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rusty, High praise for this episode :-) Lou
@jiveturkey9993
@jiveturkey9993 3 жыл бұрын
The first thing that comes to my mind when I see a 59 Impala is the song Low Rider by War.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Nice :-)
@MC-gp9ke
@MC-gp9ke 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect song for a perfect low rider!
@jonlennon3348
@jonlennon3348 3 жыл бұрын
Never seen a finer restoration, and the fuelie knocks it out of the park.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@abdulamatos
@abdulamatos 3 жыл бұрын
All I can say is WOW thats a rear 59' awesome shoot.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@carloscarpinteyro332
@carloscarpinteyro332 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful, and rare car! Remember my grandparents had a 1959 gold Kingswood wagon, and remember riding in the rear seat for a camping trip to Sequoia National Park. I still have a pic of myself at the base of the General Sherman Sequoia Tree from that trip. Thanks for highlighting, and bringing back such good memories!! Ken's car is even equipped with the "vacuum ashtray" feature, Smokey Bear approved, so you don't torch the forest in throwing your cigarette out the window!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Carlos, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandparents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@dalecain1158
@dalecain1158 3 жыл бұрын
What an unbelievable car! Just in awe of the car and books you showed us Lou! I remember when the 59 Chevy came out everyone thought those wings would make the cars rear try to lift up when driving. 😂 Man you out did yourself on this video!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@craigjorgensen4637
@craigjorgensen4637 3 жыл бұрын
Dale Cain Actually the Highway Patrol in a couple of states found out that at speeds over 100 MPH the wind WOULD get under those rear wings and cause the rear to lift a bit. The cops said it was a scary experience when it would happen.
@dalecain1158
@dalecain1158 3 жыл бұрын
Craig Jorgensen I’ve heard that but I couldn’t verify it. Seems logical just seeing the size of those fins!
@jd4harley
@jd4harley 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone driving a 59 impala at high-speed could feel a slight lift in the back when you would go over 80 definitely was noticeable I went to school and had a friend that had a 59 convertible with a 348 motor and I experienced the slight lift and that car
@davidkastin4240
@davidkastin4240 3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't get any rarer than this. Spectacular 59! Thank you Ken and Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
A rare treat for sure :-) You're welcome David.
@TheGunfighter45acp
@TheGunfighter45acp 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. What a treat for the channel. That "whole different category" must be the "Ken Nagel Category", because this is another one that you may only ever see here. Thanks, Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi TheGunfighter45acp , A rare treat indeed :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@OldCarAlley
@OldCarAlley 3 жыл бұрын
What a gem..... a friends dad had bought a 59 a Impala coupe, brand new, with fuel injection, but it had the powerglide. Love the 59 Chevy's, there my favorite.... I have owned one 43 years now, it's my first car, driving it threw high school. I still drive it often in nice weather.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Old Car Alley, Happy to read this car is a favorite and you have one too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@JeffKing310
@JeffKing310 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lou and Ken! Another great one Lou. I never knew there was a fuel injected 1959 Chevy. Beautiful car.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, This is the only "Fuelie" Impala I've ever seen. Such a treat to share Ken's cars with you :-) Lou
@jd4harley
@jd4harley 3 жыл бұрын
The 59 fuel injected impala was the last year for that option and the full-size car although you could still get the fuel injection in the Corvette up through 65 or as late in the year they introduce the 396 425 horse motor
@NewtonWashinton
@NewtonWashinton 3 жыл бұрын
WoW.... Very Beautiful and Rare 1959 Impala, With a Matching Beautiful Interior. Thanks Lou You really opened my eyes with this one.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Newton Washinton, Happy to read this one is an eye opener :-) You're welcome, Lou
@johna1160
@johna1160 3 жыл бұрын
15:45 Lou, I wish you noticed the Zippo on the trans tunnel. Most likely a tribute piece once belonging to the builder. Probably a nice engraved sentiment and accompanying story. Ken Nagel is batting a thousand (IMO) with his incredible collection. Uncanny how similar our tastes are. Wonder if he owns a second generation Corvair.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John A, Hmmm, I see that now (nice attention to details) and I'm not sure why / how I missed that. Ken does not have a Corvair. Good news! Ken has agreed to share all his cars with me on this Channel, so stay tuned, and more FUN cars of his are coming, Lou
@yeseniakrueger1863
@yeseniakrueger1863 3 жыл бұрын
Lou.. Ken Nagel has some of the best cars anywhere.. love his 1958 Buick limited.. thats saying alot from someone like me who was in the automobile business over 42 years...
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Yesenia Krueger, Yes, agreed, Ken has some amazing cars :-) Good news! Ken has agreed to share all of his collection on this KZfaq Channel so stay tuned, Lou
@kennethconnors5316
@kennethconnors5316 3 жыл бұрын
nice layout with the tree's in the back ,, Had a 59 Impala 2 door coupe 3 on the column , this one is really fine
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you had a great car too :-)
@professorpatpending8731
@professorpatpending8731 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Lou. A beautiful and rare example from the year i was born. Its as good as the day it left the showroom. A credit to Ken and former custodians.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Professor Pat Pending, Happy to read this one gets an "A" & the year you were born too! You're welcome, Lou
@Juan-ll6sf
@Juan-ll6sf 2 ай бұрын
The 1959 Impala convertible had the unique back double wing fin and back lens design. It looks like a Salvador Dali painting detail. This gives me a trip in time to the Impala glamour.(I was only three years old then). Thanks for the video and classic ride on this bright red and white fuel injection 1959 Impala convertible!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 ай бұрын
Hi Juan, Happy to share this Impala with glamour with you :-) Lou
@Johnnyk999
@Johnnyk999 3 жыл бұрын
Has all the options, including auto-dimming headlights. Quite the rare specimen there.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Happy yo share this "rare specimen" with you :-)
@Scooter430
@Scooter430 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a beauty ! Another piece of nostalgia for me. My aunt in Miami had this automobile. They’d come to Atlanta to visit and I thought they were movie stars haha 🤩 But those fins ! 🥰
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Scooter430, High praise for this car :-) Glad to read it brings back memories of your Aunts car, Lou
@martytruelove5026
@martytruelove5026 3 жыл бұрын
Nice car and the owner seems to really enjoy his hobby,nice to see.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Marty, Happy to read you enjoy this Care Taker & his car :-) Lou
@tippey2011
@tippey2011 3 жыл бұрын
What a outstanding unit this is Lou! I love the style the colors the options it is just a ultimate jewel! My gosh Mr. Nagel's cars are just awesome and like he says unique in every way and I love to see his cars they are just so Different. His car collection sure is some thing to behold. He is such a nice man and has such love for each unit he has. I so enjoy seeing anything he has cause it is just so different in every way each car is from the rest out out there. I really enjoyed seeing this car Lou I was just a year old when this car was made. Those 1959's had a style of their own and all though I prefer the style of the 1960 better this unit just makes those 1960's models put to shame. Such a outstanding video Lou thanks for sharing with us!!!!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, "it is just a ultimate jewel!" I'm good :-) Thank you for the MANY kind words, my pleasure sharing with you, Lou
@MrBluoct
@MrBluoct 3 жыл бұрын
Lou: Thanks! A great restoration! Thanks to Ken the owner- Those brochure books - represent a unique step back in time ! The peaceful setting ... a bonus- First car at 15 was a 65’ impala ss convertible We need to push subscribers to 100,000 by year end-
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Finn Green, WOW, that is a GREAT 1st car. I like the way you think on Subscribers, please tell your Car Friends about the Channel, Lou
@jeffreyharrington3982
@jeffreyharrington3982 3 жыл бұрын
Another outstanding automobile from Ken's collection of rare beauties Lou!Great presentation!!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you enjoy this rare treat from Ken's collection. Thank you for the kind words on this presentation, Lou
@ytwhite5930
@ytwhite5930 2 жыл бұрын
As always Lou,you find the gems. What a thing of beauty,wouldn't you say? From a time when cars had STYLE...Now they all look like used bars of soap!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Happy to share this "gem" with you yt white :-) Lou
@kingforaday8725
@kingforaday8725 3 жыл бұрын
Nice!!! Back in 1975 a high school friend had a red '59 hard top. When I saw this I swear I got that odor of an old car interior smell and memories of drinking some Boones farm at the drive in with the girl friends!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi King ForADay, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friend in High Schools car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@williamschoemann4209
@williamschoemann4209 2 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine today has a '59 Impala Convertable with the continental kit. It's quite an eye catcher. My first car was a '59 BelAir sedan. My Pop bought it for me for my HS graduation ('68), inexpensively because it had a significant dent in the driver's door, and a bent front bumper. I replaced the bumper with one from a junkyard, and had Earl Scheib take care of the dent and paint the car. I was a happy young guy.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi William, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Think you'll like this one, Lou kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rL-YhsJ6qLObZmw.html
@dowen1511
@dowen1511 3 жыл бұрын
My uncle had a 59 el camino with the fuel injection and 4 speed back in the 1970s . white and red interior 👍 I think I remember he said only 7 were made like it. He sold it to a guy in upper Washington state
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi D Owen, WOW! You're Uncle has a cool car! Lou
@briansd2772
@briansd2772 3 жыл бұрын
This is truly a beautiful gem. You now have us all "wrapped around your finger" awaiting the next "bauble" in Ken's jewelry box! Thanks Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian SD, High praise for this "gem" :-) You're welcome, Lou
@abefrohman1759
@abefrohman1759 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome car. I know someone with 15-20 59s and 60s just sitting at his farm collecting dust. Can’t get him to part with any of them.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Abe, That is a person who knows the car design they like. Lou
@3DayFlagman
@3DayFlagman 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful '59 Chevy Impala Ken!!! Thank you for sharing Lou! Sweet!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Wayne, Happy to read you enjoy this rare "Sweet!" treat :-) Lou
@rodbysouth4558
@rodbysouth4558 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the look into the 59 Chevrolet book. Nice, way cool features, vacuum ashtray, a piece of History.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rod, My pleasure sharing with you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@jeanmariebalaes1137
@jeanmariebalaes1137 3 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic car! It's a real piece of art.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@jeanmariebalaes1137
@jeanmariebalaes1137 3 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile For sure 🙂
@iswc27
@iswc27 3 жыл бұрын
Advertising for the 1959 Chevrolet promoted described it as "all new all over again". It literally was, because it was the second year in a row that Chevys got completely new bodies, and definitely not a car you could ignore. Those bat wings made even the humble Biscayne look a lot less humble! GM had been unexpectedly upstaged by Chrysler's tailfinned "Forward Look" cars in 1957, and the bat wings seemed to be Chevy's way of saying "Take that, Plymouth!" Uncle Tom McCahill, in his famously whimsical writing style, described that rear end as being "big enough to land a Piper Cub". Chevy brought out the first Impala in 1958 as a subseries of the Bel Air line, with only a hardtop coupe and a convertible, and for '59 it became the new top-of-the line Chevy series adding a four-door sedan and four-door hardtop to the mix, with the Nomad being the station wagon equivalent. It instantly became America's most popular car and remained so all the way into the Seventies! As Bruce Springsteen once said, "fuel injected and steppin' out over the line"! Thanks again to you and Ken for another cool ride!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi iscw27, Happy to share this "stepping out over the line!" car with you :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
@CJColvin
@CJColvin 3 жыл бұрын
Man that 59 Impala looks so dang beautiful Lou.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi CJ Colvin, High praise for this one :-) Lou
@CJColvin
@CJColvin 3 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou.
@gregfoster4541
@gregfoster4541 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome car Lou, my aunt and uncle had the '59 Brookwood and the El Camino both in the same color,,,rust and white 😀 always look cool setting side by side in the driveway, thanks for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas "
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg from TX, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunt & Uncles cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@gregfoster4541
@gregfoster4541 3 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile was surprised they didn't have the El Camino in the brochure 🤔
@opera93
@opera93 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, does seem to be a rarity: i spent a lot of time in a FRIENDS Blue 59/2 door /auto/283 ?( had Dual Exhausts)Chevy HARDTOP: would have Been ***overwhelming ride with:::::4Speed, Feulie/ ash Tray( we all,smoked), big Tires(?)!!!! We always wondered about other engines: trannymmixes in 59s...
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Opera, Happy to share this rarity with you :-) Lou
@davedavis775
@davedavis775 3 жыл бұрын
Not many F.I. big cars and there really weren't many Corvettes made with the fuel injection. What strikes me as even more rare is the addition of power windows, power seat, with a four speed , and the 283 fuel injected engine make for a strangely optioned car. Comfort with sportiness all in one package. Great automobile .
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, Happy to share this rare treat with you, and enjoy reading the details you notice, Lou
@audieconrad8995
@audieconrad8995 2 жыл бұрын
Lou, first I've seen this feature a year after posting. Of all of the features on this car that I noticed was the paint and depth of finish - oddly enough I feel the flat light really enhanced the look. Then he mentioned 20 layers of lacquer...gooood Lord. Profound. Such a rare beauty. Are there any others that survived? Nice work Lou. Loved the quiet country setting.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Audie, Happy to share this "rare beauty" with you :-) Lou
@dowen1511
@dowen1511 3 жыл бұрын
Its currently sitting a barn up in Lynden Washington. In very rough shape last I knew of it .
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can show him this video, and hope he'll be motivated to fix it up?
@ericbitzer5247
@ericbitzer5247 3 жыл бұрын
59 my favorite with the one year only tail lights.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Nice :-)
@DwainDwight
@DwainDwight 3 жыл бұрын
awesome car. 59 Impala an all time classic. special & love those tail lights. Thanks Lou for this great review and post. and Ken for sharing his automotive treasures with us here in Hong Kong.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi D Wnright, High praise for this car :-) Glad to share with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@pkramerable
@pkramerable 3 жыл бұрын
I never realized how much the front end treatment of this particular year, resembles a stretched version of the Corvair's. That idle has a rock and roll beat to it.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the details you notice.
@marcushume2240
@marcushume2240 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing car. Beautiful restoration. I was one years old when this car came out. Long wheel base demensions must be very long making this ride smooth to ride in. My grandfather had a 63 four door Cadillac l use to ride in. Very smooth car to ride in also. Luo. I really enjoy the fact you take the time in explaining in detail about your terrific finds. Thanks again for sharing.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Marcus, High praise for this rare car :-) Thank you for sharing your Grandfather had a cool car too. Appreciate the kind words on the videos. Glad you're along for the ride with me, Lou
@miketardy8342
@miketardy8342 3 жыл бұрын
Of all the cars Ken has this is the rarest car in the collection but with all collections there is always a flagship this car as beautiful as it is flagship status is exclusive for his very GOAT 58 Buick LIMITED convertible in my extremely humble opinion it is the most beautiful car in the whole wide world Nuff said
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
High praise for this car :-)
@andrewromano3105
@andrewromano3105 3 жыл бұрын
ALL IN. LOVE THE 1959 . MOM HAD THIS . CREAM EXT. ROOTBEER INT. BUBBLER HARD TOP LOVED THIS CAR .
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, High praise for this car, and glad to read Mom had one too, Lou
@peace.quiet.freedom6675
@peace.quiet.freedom6675 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, amazing car, loaded with all the goodies you’d want in a 59 Impala convertible. Thanks for sharing Lou
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Peace. Quiet. Freedom, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou
@plymouthduster2252
@plymouthduster2252 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Lou love watching your channel. I dont think that I have ever seen a 1959 Chevrolet with that many factory options on it before. Someone definitely checked all the right boxes when they were ordering this car new.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi PlymouthDuster 225, This one is quite the rare treat I'm happy to share with you :-) Lou
@plymouthdie-castreplicas
@plymouthdie-castreplicas 3 жыл бұрын
So hot and rare Chevy! I like that red paint. Beautiful!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
You're right, a rare Chevy indeed :-)
@1955mouse
@1955mouse 3 жыл бұрын
you know, sometimes it makes me fell like crying, because they just don't know style and beauty of these old classics, and continue to build bland and ugly vehicles today. body colors aren't the same, interiors a re usually one color bland and boring. they even try to bring back some of the looks, to no avail. I'm 65, not doing well anymore, and haven't been to a classic car show in well over a decade, this is why I subscribed to your channel. it's the only place i can see and experience them all in their form and unchallenged beauty....never to be duplicated! thanks Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi mouse lee, Cheer up! I'll bring you the cars 24 hours a day :-) Lou
@romans828.
@romans828. 3 жыл бұрын
So cool Lou thanks!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
HI Bob Bob, Happy to read you enjoy this "cool" rare treat :-) Lou
@garyburch2042
@garyburch2042 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a beautiful car...one of the best you’ve shown👍🏼💯
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary, High praise for this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@garyburch2042
@garyburch2042 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a big Chevy guy so yeah, I wouldn’t need another car in my life if I had this one (maybe a Tesla for a 2nd car)...a real unicorn
@motorTranz
@motorTranz 3 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful car. Thank you Lou.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read this one is a beauty :-) You're welcome, Lou
@Bricklinsv1970
@Bricklinsv1970 3 жыл бұрын
That intro was sweet :)
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to read you enjoy that opener :-)
@willsco76
@willsco76 3 жыл бұрын
WOW!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi William Scott, Happy to read you appreciate this car and I received a "WOW!" from you :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@musclecarfan74
@musclecarfan74 Жыл бұрын
Nice rare Impala, most Fuel cars were converted to a 4-barrel do to reliability issues, as well finding a guy to work on it. The X-frame was used from 1958-1964. A Turboglide early CVT type transmission was available from 1957-1961 at a cost of $50 over the powerglide, and only available With a V8. You don't see the vacuum ash tray very often.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Happy to read you appreciate this "Nice rare Impala" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.
@JONMEREDITH
@JONMEREDITH 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video on a great car! Thank you, Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
High praise :-) You're welcome JON
@Slimjim260
@Slimjim260 2 жыл бұрын
That was so good Lou, I had to watch it twice!! Unreal
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Twice as nice!
@craigjorgensen4637
@craigjorgensen4637 2 жыл бұрын
Missed the Continental Kit last time! At least it doesn’t have the diving platform attached to it. Again, it is an ULTRA rare and beautiful car! Yank the skirts, Ken!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig, Happy to read you enjoy most of this "ULTRA rare" car :-) Lou
@lukasz2766
@lukasz2766 3 жыл бұрын
This is second time I watch this video I love it keep doing what you're doing best of luck
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you're enjoying the videos with me :-) Glad you're along for the ride.
@John_Schulz
@John_Schulz 3 жыл бұрын
Precisely stated: This Impala is pretty indeed !!! True American Beauty and Muscle Combined. Thank You Kindly For Sharing.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John, High praise for this car :-) You're welcome, and keep watching the commercials before and after the video so I can get $ and keep sharing with you, Lou
@John_Schulz
@John_Schulz 3 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile Okie Dokie.
@edwardberwind8544
@edwardberwind8544 10 ай бұрын
Lou, That is indeed one rare car. A 59 ragtop 4 speed with Fuel Injection. The only downside as I remember was the early units like this one were problematic and the same goes for the Vetts.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 10 ай бұрын
Edward, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
@jerryreicks9213
@jerryreicks9213 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car when cars made a statment.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
You're right :-)
@vladtheimpala5532
@vladtheimpala5532 3 жыл бұрын
Impala was top of the line and you could order a Chevy pretty much any way you wanted it back then. What makes this one really unusual is the fuel injection and solid lifters, the four speed tranny and posi rear end. It’s essentially a Corvette drive train in a fully loaded Impala. Like it said in the brochure, a five passenger sports car. Whoever ordered this one new, knew exactly what he was doing. Looks like he just checked all the options. The only thing I might have done differently is that I probably would have skipped the Continental Kit and *_MAYBE_* opt for the 348 instead of the 283 because I really like the W block (that’s the same block as the 409 which was first available on the 61 Impala SS) but then it wouldn’t be a Corvette drive train and the fuel injection gives it almost as much horsepower as the 348. The 59 Impala is one of my all time favorite cars. I’d rather have this than a 59 Cadillac. Now I’m gonna see if he has any videos on the 58 Impala and the 61 Impala. That’s the trifecta.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
HI Vlad the Impala, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@andrewromano3105
@andrewromano3105 3 жыл бұрын
That's my call Liu beautiful 1959 Chevy remember it well what a ride
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
@limelight8018
@limelight8018 7 ай бұрын
Best show yet, would be nice to hear more of each cars own personal history . This one lived somewhere in calf once i guess. Truly the cats meow with cats eyes too
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 7 ай бұрын
Hi lime light, "Best show yet" High praise. Good news! All of Ken's cars are on the Channel and you can see them on Ken's website. kennagelclassiccars.com
@20alphabet
@20alphabet 3 жыл бұрын
What a cool car! Very interesting.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
@joanofarc9438
@joanofarc9438 3 жыл бұрын
My friends father bought a new red 59 Impala in 59.I lived across the street and i was only 4 or 5 riding in the back seat no seat belts and at 100 mph those horizontal fins lifted the rear end off the ground.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Joan of Arc, Sounds like good times :-) Thanks for sharing, Lou
@ninja-pb8vm
@ninja-pb8vm 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my good car's voice 😍😍😍😍 perfect perfect perfect 😍😍😍❤❤❤❤❤❤
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Anne -Marie, High praise :-) Lou
@ninja-pb8vm
@ninja-pb8vm 3 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile :))))❤❤❤
@Jason_The_Stooge
@Jason_The_Stooge 3 жыл бұрын
58 to 64? -Yes
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
:-)
@garbage854
@garbage854 3 жыл бұрын
Nice 😀
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, I thought you'd like this one :-) Lou
@garbage854
@garbage854 3 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile Yes 😀
@gene978
@gene978 3 жыл бұрын
Damn Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
:-)
@brandoncazares8452
@brandoncazares8452 Жыл бұрын
Awesome car. Ken, you’re an inspiration. Thanks for posting, Lou!!!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi Brandon, Happy to read you enjoy this "Awesome car" :-) You're welcome, Lou
@brandoncazares8452
@brandoncazares8452 Жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile This car's truly a classic, Lou. I've always liked it.
@jasonmauro7433
@jasonmauro7433 3 жыл бұрын
I had the opportunity to buy this car. Would have been totally worth it. Ken is a great guy.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jason, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@marvinmartian7281
@marvinmartian7281 3 жыл бұрын
State of the art indeed!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Marvin Martian, Happy to read you enjoy the technology in this car in 1959 :-) Lou
@craigjorgensen4637
@craigjorgensen4637 3 жыл бұрын
The ultimate 59! Even has the ultra rare padded dash and Autronic eye. I would yank the skirts.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig, Happy to read you enjoy this ultimate 59 (minus the skirts), Lou
@hensleyshobbies-doug7761
@hensleyshobbies-doug7761 3 жыл бұрын
Lou I’m a fan of all the old American iron but I’m Chevrolet first and foremost, and that’s one sweeeeeet 59’ my friend! Absolutely fantastic buddy!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Hensley’s Hobbies, High praise :-) Lou
@victorjimenez721
@victorjimenez721 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and rare impala, congratulations. Now with today's sky high prices on classics. What would be a round ball price tag on this beauty, with only 25 fule injected ones, I can't even imagine
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Victor, Happy to share this rare Impala with you :-) No idea on car values. Maybe a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou
@mdfishman1959
@mdfishman1959 3 жыл бұрын
amazing video! Such a time capsule
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy this "time capsule" :-) I appreciate the kind words on video.
@champlain2222
@champlain2222 3 жыл бұрын
Only one word for this car: B-E-A-U-T-Y
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
N-I-C-E :-)
@danmorrissette4814
@danmorrissette4814 3 жыл бұрын
one of 26 !! sounds & looks Great!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) Lou
@austenfairbanks5604
@austenfairbanks5604 2 жыл бұрын
Seeing cars like this from this time period really gets me thinking, what if we were smart enough to become fully energy and gas dependent and never had any gas crises. And if we never allowed half of the safety rules they put in place. We would have the most wonderful gas guzzling beauties out there. Today's cars are so depressing looking.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Austen, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@errorsofmodernism9715
@errorsofmodernism9715 2 жыл бұрын
Masterpiece
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
High praise :-)
@Marbleheadjed
@Marbleheadjed 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car .
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
@tdvandy2
@tdvandy2 3 жыл бұрын
What a pretty car! Wow!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Todd V, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Lou
@stevenfromer3816
@stevenfromer3816 Жыл бұрын
Impressive jewel of a car
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi Steven, Happy to read you enjoy this "Impressive jewel" :-) Lou
@seanmcgivney7631
@seanmcgivney7631 3 жыл бұрын
Your the best Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sean :-)
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