Agostino Onorato had always dreamed of owning a classic car, and after years of searching, he finally found the perfect one. It was a 1959 Chevrolet Impala, lovingly named “59 Times” for its year of production. Agostino knew he wanted to make this car his own, so he set out on a seven-year journey to customize it to his exact specifications.
Agostino, along with his nephews Frankie and Anthony, worked tirelessly alongside renowned custom car builder Manuel Rojas to create a true masterpiece. From the engine to the bodywork to the interior, every aspect of this car was given careful attention and craftsmanship.
The engine, a 383 cubic inch Chevrolet V8, was built by Dan Luce and features a plethora of high-performance components, including Pro-Top Line Aluminum heads, an Edelbrock intake manifold, and a Demon 650 cfm carburetor. The bodywork was expertly customized by Steve Deman, who shaved the door handles, emblems, and reverse lights, and added a stunning House of Kolor Kandy Cobalt Blue paint job with a Silver with Blue Murano Pearl roof and wings with multi-color candy patterns.
Inside, the car features Italian leather and suede upholstery by Henrys Custom Upholstery, a custom dash with Dakota Digital instrumentation, and an Alpine IDA-X100M stereo system with Alpine Flagship Series speakers. The car is also equipped with a roll cage and other safety equipment to ensure maximum protection for the driver and passengers.