# Costly Junk Cars Owner of Trashed 1958 Impala Asks $35,000 for his Jalopy By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impala-junk References: [jalopnik](http://jalopnik.com/5308854/1958-chevy-impala-convertible-for-a-hollywood) Now, I know this seems a little confusing based on the title and the cover picture, but it is not a joke whatsoever. The 1958 [Chevy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lead-dream-chaser) Impala convertible that doesn’t run and just isn’t much of a car relic to begin with is up for sale at an asking price of $35,000! The Impala looks like it’s been to war on multiple occasions and needs so much work done on it that $35,000 is definitely a massive understatement. Personally, I think some people may have a thing for the 1958 Chevy Impala (I don’t know why), so maybe the price tag isn’t necessarily an arm and a leg. If you’re curious as to what a [nice looking 1958 Impala](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-plymouth-cuda) looks like, check the video for the actual car driven by Ron Howard in American Graffiti (SEEEEN)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Car Collectibles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the market for high-priced vintage cars that may not be in perfect condition but hold sentimental value. - **Nostalgic Automotive Memorabilia:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the industry of selling automotive memorabilia and collectibles that evoke feelings of nostalgia and personal attachment. - **Retro Restoration Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the industry of car restoration, providing specialized services for restoring vintage vehicles to their former glory. ### Who This Affects Most - **Classic Car Collecting:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the classic car collecting industry, catering to a niche market of collectors who appreciate and are willing to pay a premium for rare and unique vehicles. - **Automotive Memorabilia Sales:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the industry of selling automotive memorabilia and collectibles, offering a wide range of products that resonate with car enthusiasts. - **Automotive Restoration Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the industry of car restoration services, providing specialized expertise and innovative techniques to restore vintage vehicles and meet the demands of passionate car owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-luxury-car.md) - [Restored Rustic Truck Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-chevrolet.md) - [Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle.md) - [Diamond-Encrusted Car Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-car-clock.md) - [Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe.md) - [Iconic Doll Movie Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1957-chevy-corvette.md) - [Aviation Powered Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd.md) - [1930s-Inspired Hand-Built Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-auto-sports.md) - [Revived Classic Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-zero.md)