1959 Chevy History in Photos
In this special
40th Anniversary issue we’re featuring some of our all-time favorite 1959
photos. We hope you will enjoy looking back 40 years, to 1959!


Popularity
of the new Impala in 1958 was carried on in 1959. The flagship of the 1959 line was the
Impala Convertible.

The most striking feature of the '59 had to be the fins and taillights, both added to the
wider look! The Impala and Nomad taillights featured thin vertical molding dividers on each lens. The '59 fuel filler
is hidden behind the license plate.
The huge wraparound rear window and overhanging roof gave this Impala
sport Sedan an open airy look.
"Chevrolet" in script, a large "V," and crossed flags identified models equipped with 348 cubic inch engines. The position of the headlights gave the '59 that wide look. Fender
'rockets" appeared on all models except the Biscayne and Brookwood Wagons. A long crown molding extended rearward from the "rocket" on the Impala and
Nomad models. Nearly all the trim on
the front of a '59 is anodized aluminum.

Chevrolet's most expensive car in 1959 was this Nomad six-passenger Wagon!


On both the Bel Air and Biscayne
four-door Sedans the rear backglass projects
high into the roof line, and is separated from the body and rear
quarter window by slender pillars. These two '59s feature the small stainless steel hub caps with crossed flags.