Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  283 / 230 HP
• Drivetrain
  Rear Wheel Drive
• Interior
  Coral
• VIN #
  F58K113947
• Mileage
  3540
• Transmission
  Automatic
• Exterior Color
  Cay Coral
• Stock #
  F58K113947
• Warranty
  No-Warranty

Buddy Holly's 1958 Chevrolet Impala
Celebrity Cars is pleased to offer this 1958 Chevrolet Impala reported to have been owned or purchased for Buddy Holly.  

Here's a comprehensive description of the car associated with Buddy Holly, featuring its history, specifications, and unique attributes passed on to us from the previous owner.  We have done the best we can to verify the information but we welcome 3rd party inspections and cannot guarantee the authenticity of documentation due to the age of the car and paperwork.   
 
Historical Significance:
- It is believed to be purchased for Buddy Holly:  It is believed that it was originally bought for Buddy Holly by his manager, Norman Petty.
- Christmas Gift: Later, Buddy Holly gifted this car to his family as a belated Christmas present, and it was titled to his father, Larry Holley.
- Special Paint Color: The car features the GM 50th Anniversary Cay Coral paint color, chosen by Buddy Holly, possibly to reflect his connection to Coral Music of New York.
 
Ownership and Documentation:
- Title History: The photo copies of paperwork show a title was issued to L.O. Holley, Buddy Holly's father.
- Sales Contract: There is a copy of the Conditional Sale Contract signed by band manager Norman Petty.
- Initial Purchase: The car was originally purchased at Meadows-Stewart Chevrolet of Clovis, New Mexico, in 1958, through a copy of a conditional sales contract and was paid for by a bank account for Buddy Holly and the Crickets.
- Peggy Sue's Ownership: In 2010, the car was bought by the real Peggy Sue Gerron, who autographed the fender skirts.
 
Restoration and Technical Details:
- Restoration: The car was meticulously restored by Bill Clement of Chevy Craft in Lubbock, Texas, with contributions from many others.
- Engine and Transmission: It has a...