Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.One of the most recognizable lowriders in modern music culture is about to cross the auction block. The custom 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe featured in DJ Khaled's Higher music video, alongside the late Nipsey Hussle and John Legend, is headed to Mecum's Monterey 2026 auction, giving collectors the chance to own a car closely linked to one of hip-hop's most celebrated artists.A Lowrider With Celebrity StatusMecumMecumMecumMecumAdvertisementAdvertisementFinished in Classic Baby Blue with a matching Tri-Tone Blue interior and gorgeous Dayton wire wheels wrapped in whitewall tires, this Impala is everything a traditional West Coast lowrider should be. Under the hood sits a 283 cubic-inch V8 paired with a Turbo Hydramatic 350 automatic transmission, while camel hump cylinder heads help the engine breathe more freely.The biggest attraction, however, is its custom hydraulic suspension – which runs on eight batteries – allowing the Chevy to perform the signature hopping and dancing movements that made lowriders famous. Its appearance in the Grammy-winning and BET-winning Higher music video cemented the car's place in both automotive and music history, making it far more desirable than the average custom Impala.Monterey's Biggest Week Is BackMecumMecumMecumMecumAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Impala will cross the block during Mecum's Monterey sale on August 14, held as part of Monterey Car Week, which runs from August 7 through August 16, 2026. As always, the event will attract an incredible mix of exotic supercars, priceless classics, obscure one-offs, and bespoke automotive creations that rarely appear anywhere else.Mecum's Indianapolis auction took place in May, with multiple collector cars appearing, including a Chevy Chevelle SS LS6 and Ferrari 250 GT SWB California, which fetched $18.15 million, proving that demand for significant classics remains alive and well.A Chevy From A Different EraMecumMecumMecumMecumAdvertisementAdvertisementChevy built ten generations of the Impala, and many enthusiasts believe this second-gen 1959 model represents the nameplate at its absolute peak. With dramatic tailfins, acres of chrome, vibrant colors, and unmistakable proportions, it embodied the optimism of late-1950s American car design.The Impala's story ended very differently. The nameplate gradually lost the character that made it famous before disappearing from Chevrolet's lineup altogether. Today, General Motors has shifted its focus toward pickup trucks and electric vehicles, while Chevy no longer offers a muscle car following the retirement of the Camaro.The Impala's mechanical upgrades will draw some bidders, while others will see it as a tangible piece of Nipsey Hussle's legacy. Either way, this custom Chevy Impala is likely to become one of Monterey's most talked-about celebrity cars.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.