Chevrolet Impala Scale Model, 1958-1959

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Artifact Overview

New-car dealers sometimes gave away promotional scale models of their latest cars. This model represents a 1959 Chevrolet Impala four-door hardtop sedan. Impala was Chevy's top-of-the-line series that year. These deluxe cars featured additional trim and badging, and they came standard with electric clocks and dual sliding sun visors. The four-door Impala hardtop with a V-8 started at $2,782.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Scale model

Date Made

1958-1959

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.37.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Howard D. Mook.

Material

Plastic
Metal

Technique

Injection molding

Color

Blue
Ivory (Color)
Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.125 in
Width: 3.188 in
Length: 8.375 in
Wheelbase: 5.625 in

Inscriptions

On front & back license plates: 1959 On rear side doors: Impala On center hood: Chevrolet