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Then came the now classic 1957 model year. The 57 definitely tweaked the 56. As was the trend, it put in more classic fins and changed the front grille. Subtle changes, but the result was and is one of the most recognizable Chevys. It is a real automotive icon.
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Even the models, like the pictured 4 door sedan, looked quite sporty for the day.
But then came another change in the 1958 model year. Two things changed:
1. The body style completely changed. To me, it looked like it went backwards from a styling perspective.
2. Chevrolet introduced a new model name, The Chevy Impala, a name that is still in use today.
This is 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air I photographed at a San Francisco strip mall.
Here is a link to a Wikipedia page that shows a 1958 Chevy Impala and describes the subtle differences between the Bel Air and The Impalla..