This is my 59 Impala Custom Coupe, called "The Modified Antilope". Born 1959 in Switzerland as a 4door Hardtop Coupe, it went to Eastern Europe (Czech Republic) in 1971 where it was driven till 2010. Being there, nearly every part was modified, replaced or misused, like in 81 when it got a Tatra 4banger with 4speed - of course, "Custom" interior or sheetmetal, axles and lots of Tesla electricals... Whatever. I bought that car in 2014 as a non running project, had some ideas and some parts laying around... Now thats how it looks like. KIMG_1939 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:33 PM KIMG_1936 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:33 PM KIMG_1919 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:33 PM IMG_1648 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 9:06 PM KIMG_1953 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:33 PM KIMG_3251 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:33 PM KIMG_2765 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:36 PM IMG_1635 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 9:06 PM IMG_1854 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 9:06 PM As you see, there are many Pontiac influences in it. Wheels, Chrome, Interior Style. I liked the idea of a factory SS with Pontiac based Performance parts, but then decided to go the custom route.
And thats how it was built. Enjoy! KIMG_9821 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:53 PM KIMG_9820 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:53 PM KIMG_9819 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:53 PM KIMG_9831 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:53 PM KIMG_9834 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:53 PM KIMG_9835 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:53 PM KIMG_9840 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:53 PM KIMG_9841 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:53 PM KIMG_0012 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:52 PM KIMG_0040 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:52 PM KIMG_0043 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:52 PM KIMG_0057 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:52 PM KIMG_0060 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:52 PM KIMG_0260 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:52 PM KIMG_0320 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:52 PM KIMG_0324 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:52 PM KIMG_0387 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:52 PM KIMG_0401 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:52 PM KIMG_0465 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:50 PM KIMG_0472 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:50 PM KIMG_0478 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:50 PM KIMG_0492 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:50 PM KIMG_0500 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:50 PM KIMG_0511 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:50 PM KIMG_0617 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:50 PM KIMG_0657 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:50 PM KIMG_0690 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:50 PM KIMG_0714 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:50 PM KIMG_1288 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:48 PM KIMG_1297 by rb25 posted Dec 9, 2015 at 8:48 PM
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Thanks! Had a lot of fun with that car this year, lot of road trips, cruises and partys. Fun to drive, as long as you have a black shirt on the dash... View attachment 3077702
Outstanding! You sir have got some big ones taking a project like that on and seeing it through the end. Amazing workmanship.
Gar nicht übel! Looks amazing. Hope the Pontiac roof donor was cheap. I am trying to imagine some guy driving that thing around Czechoslovakia in the dark days of Communism. Must have got some strange looks.
Das gut! I like the way you added the 3rd brake light without it looking like a sore thumb. Thanks for sharing your Chevy with us. -Dave
Danke! These are funeral lights that i pulled out of a caprice hearse, i really liked the way they illuminate in the night. remided me somehow of those tube speaker grilles also.
WOW! Incredible work!! I gotta hand it to you, you are not afraid of messing up a perfectly good car in the pursuit of something better! Good for you!!
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