1958 - The best year of the collectibles! I turned 16 in 1958, and have loved that year ever since. Have owned lots of collectibles including a '63 Riviera, a '65 Jag XKE roadster, a '67 Camaro 327 4spd convertible, etc. BUT, if I was starting a new collection today, the FIRST 3 cars I'd buy would ALL be 1958's...a Corvette, a Pontiac Bonneville convertible, and an Impala hardtop. Come to think of it, that would be a terrific collection all by itself!
Too much chrome you say? Nah, if you were alive in 1958, there was no such thing as too much.
Monksdream I hope you get your book finished and published!