We’re excited to tell you about a new vendor to the Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show, Hubbard’s Impala Parts. Hubbard’s is coming all the way from North Carolina to the Pomona Swap Meet on August 9th… and if you’re working on a classic Impala or other full-size Chevy, you’re going to want to pay attention! Hubbard’s has an extensive selection of replacement and reproduction parts, and they’re planning to bring a lot of new old stock (“NOS”) inventory with them to Pomona. On August 9th, you’ll be able to find Hubbard’s on Road 16, Spaces 33, 35, 37, and 39. But, we wanted to learn a little more about Hubbard’s so we went to the man himself, James Hubbard, owner and president of Hubbard’s Impala Parts.

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF…

PSM:  When and how did you get started in this industry?
JH:  I’ve worked on cars all of my life, and started working at Ausley’s Chevelle Parts in the ’80s.

PSM:  What’s the best part of your job?
JH:  I get to do something I love daily!

PSM:  Have you always been interested in classic cars?
JH:  Yes, I had a few Mopars in high school.

PSM:  Do you currently own a classic car?
JH:  I’m currently working on a 1963 Impala SS, when I have time. It was recently painted and we’re in the process of putting a 502/502 in it, with a 5 speed Tremec Transmission and a 12 bolt Chevy rear end. The interior is stock ’63 in the ’62 bright red. I can’t wait to get this car on the road!

PSM:  If you won the lottery tonight, what’s the first classic car you would buy?
JH:  A 1961 Impala 2 door hardtop, SS.

PSM:  Any favorite memories of the Pomona Swap Meet that you could share with us?
JH:  I did Pomona once in the ’80s. All I remember is having to wake up at 5am to start selling parts!

PSM:  Ford or Chevy, or?
JH:  Chevy!

NOW TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPANY…

PSM:  How can customers contact you?
JH:  You can find Hubbard’s at www.ImpalaParts.com or call 1-800-8-IMPALA. You can also email us at [email protected].

PSM:  How long has your company been in business? Tell us about its history.
JH:  We’re currently celebrating our 25th year in business! It all started when I realized that there was only a handful of products and parts dealers for full-size Chevrolet cars. I started selling weather stripping out of my van. I went to as many car shows as possible, trying to start my company from the ground up. I started buying new old stock parts from closing dealerships, and I started reselling those as well. Soon, manufacturers started realizing that there was a market for Impala parts and they began production of more parts. With the wave of new parts being offered, Hubbard’s Impala Parts began to grow. My van was retired as a “warehouse,” and the business was moved into my backyard garage. But, the business quickly outgrew the garage. We moved to a warehouse in Burlington, N.C. In just a short amount of time, our inventory had grown from just weather stripping to emblems, sheet metal, interior parts, and just about anything you can think of for Chevy Impalas!

Hubbards 12PSM:  So what exactly do you sell?
JH:  1958-1976 full-size Chevy parts. Reproduction and NOS.

PSM:  What is your company’s main focus? Your mission statement, if you will.
JH:  Hubbard’s focus on full-size Chevy models assures you that your car will get the attention it deserves. We have the largest selection and best prices in the industry.

PSM:  What differentiates you from the competition? What makes you special?
JH:  We’re a small, family owned business with great customer service and technical skills.

1959-1961 Impala valance panels.

1959-1961 Impala valance panels.

PSM:  Where do you get the NOS parts that you sell?
JH:  We got our NOS inventory from closing dealerships, private collections, and swap meets.

PSM:  What’s “in” right now? Any particular makes or models that you notice people are always shopping for?
JH:  The 1962 Bel Air “Bubbletop” is always hot. Also, the 1967 and 1959s are going strong.

PSM:  Any new or different product offerings that we should know about?
JH:  We’re constantly adding to our extensive product line. Check our website for the newest Impala parts.

PSM:  Pomona is a long way from North Carolina. How did you hear about us?
JH:  Pomona is a legendary swap meet and car show. There’s no way to be into cars and never have heard of Pomona!

PSM:  Why are you coming to Pomona now?
JH:  This is not our usual car show run. We’re bringing a trailer packed with NOS parts to offer to our friends on the West Coast. We’re doing pre-sales for reproduction parts, and we’ll have our retail catalog on hand.

PSM:  Anything else that customers should know about your company or your products?
JH:  After 25 years of doing business, our crew knows your car inside and out. We have the knowledge and expertise to help you get your Impala back on the road!

If you’ve working on a classic Impala or other full-size Chevy (including the Biscayne, Bel Air, El Camino, Caprice, or station wagon), we strongly encourage you to check out the Hubbard’s Impala Parts website. Then come see them on August 9th in Pomona! The Hubbard’s crew will be on Road 16, Spaces 33, 35, 37, and 39, along with NOS hood hinges, trim pieces, grill shells, and more!