The 348 was introduced in '58 but had quality issues early on. As a result, my first car was a new '58 Impala with the 283 and standard shift. "Sticker" price was about $2800. My preference was the '57 Chevy coupe but I couldn't find a used one that suited me (I should have bought one, anyway). The Impala turned out to be a chick magnet so I remained a happy teenager.
Jim Plogger wrote:
Got my drivers license in one of these many many years ago.
Had a 57 myself. White over blue. Had a 55 also, white over blue. 57 was also my favorite car. Till I got my 2000 vett.
Older brother had one when he was active duty and I visited them in S Calif. in ‘59. I was 15 and felt really cool the day he let me drive it down by the beach. Always wanted one.
Thanks to everyone who took at look at the '57 and a special thanks to those who shared the memories.
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