In the early 1950s, designer Harley Earl convinced executives at
General Motors that they needed to produce a mid-priced sports car
to compete with Eurpoean comeptitors such as MG, Jaguar and Alfa
Romeo. GM got to work and in 1953 unveiled the first Corvette
prototype, known as the EX-122, at General Motors Motorama in New
York City. The car received a tremendous response and went into
production mid-year. The first-generation Corvette was a huge hit
and General Motors quickly realized the car was to become their
flagship model for speed and performance.
This 1957 Corvette is the definition of a sleeper. Walking up to
the car, one would think only the modern wheels are what sets this
car apart from its stock counterparts but that soon all changes.
Recently rotisserie restored to Pro-Touring specifications, this
Corvette is unlike any other. Powered by a custom pro-built 6.0L
LS2 fuel-injected V8 tied to a custom-built 4-speed 4L60E automatic
transmission, this '57 is ready to perform. The pro-built engine is
supported by 36-pound injectors, 92mm throttle-body and an aluminum
radiator with electric fans. With all this power, it would be a sin
and a shame to place the car on a stock chassis, so the car's
powder coated frame sits on a custom chassis tied to modern
suspension, tubular front-end A arms, 4 link rear suspension, QA1
coilovers, rack & pinion and, of course, power steering and Wilwood
4-wheel disc brakes.
On the exterior, the car is coated in Venetian Red over White coves
with a custom Red interior created with Wise Guy leather bucket
seats and Al Knoch materials. A restored matching hard top also
comes with the car (fantastic add to the car for shows).
Air conditioning, modern stereo with bluetooth and USB make this
Corvette that much more enjoyable to drive. With less than
100-miles since completion, this Corvette offers a fantastic
opportunity to own arguably the greatest pro-touring C1 available
today.
Unless stated otherwise, mileage shown on odometer is exempt and
unknown if original.
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Vehicle Details
1957 Chevrolet Corvette
Listing ID:CC-1718072
Price:$185,000
Location:Vero Beach, Florida
Year:1957
Make:Chevrolet
Model:Corvette
Exterior Color:Venetian Red
Interior Color:Red
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:0
Stock Number:GLS185
VIN:E57S101227
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