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1964 Chevy Impala

February 28, 2023 By Gauge Magazine

1964 Chevy Impala owned by Hugo Herrera

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Issue
March 2023
Owner
Hugo Herrera
Ride
My boy blue
(1964 Chevy Impala)
Meaning Behind the Name
Like the character in the movie old school my car is old, blue and way cool
Photographer
Chris Gosda

Ride Details

Original Cost
$2500
Build Cost
15k all the work has been done by myself and my two best friends
What was the inspiration?
My inspiration was my heritage. Lowriding has always been part of my live. But also I did not want a typical rider and I had to put my own twist with air ride versus hydraulics and a more traditional paint job versus patterns.
How long did it take you to build?
I’ve owned that car for over 23 years and it was in storage for 19 months them while I raise my son is a single father. When my son embarked on the start of his own life I decided it was time to bring my car out of storage and it took my two best friends and I two years to get it where it’s at today
How long have you been building?
Since I was 16 years old and couldn’t afford to pay anyone to build my bicycle and then my car my friends and I have always worked and everything we owned
Club Affiliations
Lowered Attractions C.C.
Your future plans?
I’m planning to redo my interior it was one of the first things I did when I purchased a vehicle over 23 years ago
Vehicle history
When I bought the car it was in someone’s backyard and two dogs lived inside of it.
Thanks to
Best friend #1 Jerry Villa owner of Showtime audio Best friend #2 Jason krzyzyk
Previous Rides
1980 Malibu Station wagon 1989 Nissan Sentra

Engine Details

Make
350
Cylinders
8
Engine Mods
Chrome everything
Chrome or polish
Chrome

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
Fully wrapped
Airbag Info
AccuAir
Other Mods
LED Lighting, edge plexiglass, RetroSounds stereo

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Dayton Chrome wire wheels
Rear Wheel Type
Dayton Chrome wire wheels
Front Wheel Size
13’
Rear Wheel Size
13”
Front Tire Size
520

Paint Details

Color
Blue
Paint Type
Original
Graphics By

Interior Details

Head Unit
RetroSounds
Amps
PDX 1000
Stereo Installed by
Showtime Audio

“My Boy Blue”

1964 Chevy Impala owned by Hugo Herrera

Hugo Herrera’s 1964 Chevy Impala, lovingly named “My Boy Blue,” is a testament to the beauty of lowriding and the power of heritage. The car was purchased over 23 years ago for $2,500, and after spending 19 months in storage while Herrera raised his son as a single father, it took two years of hard work from Herrera and his two best friends to get the car to its current stunning state.

The inspiration behind the vehicle’s restoration was Herrera’s heritage and love for lowriding. While he wanted to put his own twist on the car, he also wanted to stay true to traditional lowriding elements. As such, he opted for air ride instead of hydraulics and a traditional paint job versus patterns. The car’s name, “My Boy Blue,” was inspired by the character in the movie Old School because, as Herrera puts it, “my car is old, blue, and way cool.”

Herrera has been building since he was 16 years old and has always worked on everything he owned with his friends. He is affiliated with the Lowered Attractions C.C. and has plans to redo the car’s interior, one of the first things he did when he purchased the vehicle over two decades ago.

The 1964 Chevy Impala’s journey has been a long one. When Herrera first bought the car, it was abandoned in someone’s backyard with two dogs living inside of it. Now, thanks to Herrera’s hard work and dedication, the car is a fully restored masterpiece that is sure to turn heads wherever it goes.

Some of the car’s impressive features include a fully wrapped frame, AccuAir airbag info, LED lighting, edge plexiglass, and a RetroSounds stereo system installed by Showtime Audio. The car also has Dayton Chrome wire wheels, a 350 engine with chrome accents, and an original blue paint job with no graphics.

Herrera’s 1964 Chevy Impala is a true testament to the beauty of lowriding and the power of hard work and dedication. With a stunning restoration and a rich history, this car is sure to continue turning heads and inspiring awe for years to come.

Photos by: Chris Gosda


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Filed Under: Features, March 2023 Tagged With: 1964 Chevy Impala, AccuAir, air ride, Body Modifications, Chevrolet, chevy, Chrome Accents, Club Affiliations, custom, Dayton Chrome Wire Wheels, Engine Modifications, Feature, Fully Wrapped Frame, Gauge Magazine, Hugo Herrera, Impala, Interior Restoration, Led Lighting, Lowriding, My Boy Blue, Original Paint, RetroSounds, Showtime Audio, Stereo Installation, Traditional Paint Job, Vehicle History, vehicle restoration


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