Jims59.com
Jim Snell’s tribute to the 1959 Chevy Impala and other Chevrolets (Bel Air, Two-Ten Wagon, etc.) from the 1950s and 60s. Check out his Impala restoration page, his other 59 Chevys page, and his other projects and photo galleries. Each project features detailed before and after photos and some historical perspective. There’s also some additional fun stuff like Jim’s vintage Schwinn bicycles page and his rat rods and barn finds page.
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