Vehicle Description
1958 Silver Blue Big Brake F.I. Convertible Beautifully restored
rare big brake fuelie! Silver Blue w/Blue interior 283/290hp Fuel
Injected Big Brake 4-speed manual transmission.Every Corvette fan
has their favorite year or generation. And with over 65 years over
Corvettes there certainly is plenty to choose from. But milestone
years tend to be the most popular. There is of course the '53. The
beginning of the legend is always significant. The '57 is also a
real popular choice. That year marked the end of sorts for that
particular body style. There were actually four different body
changes for the C1. From '53-'55 '56-'57 '58-'60 and '61-'62.
During this time span the cars transitioned from a Roadster to an
actual Convertible with roll-up windows.Subsequent years saw
Corvette grow wider and longer add a couple of headlights more
cubic inches along with more horsepower and more gears to shift . .
. until finally Corvette hit a peak so to speak in 1958. The year
of "Gingerbread". This was the Jet-age. Wings here tall fins there
chrome everywhere! And Corvette was not immune to this "treatment".
In '58 everything was just a bit over the top. This was the first
year for dual headlights. The car was also longer and wider than
the previous year. The hood featured a simulated louvered hood and
two chrome trunk spears out back. The look was polarizing at first.
You either loved it or hated it. But it's said time heals all
wounds. And as the years went by more people started to appreciate
the "Gingerbread" that adorned the '58 Corvette. As a result time
has been good to this year Corvette and the desirability factor has
increased so have the values. Choices!! Variety!! Options!! Part of
the fun of purchasing a new American car back in the day was what
extra stuff you got to add to it! The powers that be at the Big
Three (GM Ford and Chrysler) prided themselves on giving consumers
plenty of variety. Whether it be comfort items like power steering
power brakes. Even air conditioning! Or drivetrain choices. And it
still holds true today! Though there weren't as many available
options on a '58 Corvette as say a '58 Cadillac. There were some
pretty interesting ones to choose from none the less . . . This
beautiful '58 has some interesting and very rare options in its own
right!� Ordered with the top-tier 283/290hp fuel injected small
block engine 4-speed manual transmission hard top (only) and power
windows. This equipment makes it more than desirable as it is. But
what really sets it apart from the rest is the ultra-rare RPO 684
Heavy Duty Brake and Suspension option. This gave you special front
and rear springs and shocks heavier front stabilizer bar quicker
steering adaptor metallic brakes finned brake drums fresh air
ducting to the rear brakes and air deflectors aka Elephant Ears for
the front brakes.� Although the big brake option was offered on
Corvettes from '58-'62 '58 was the only year for the special
ducting on the rear as well as the front brakes. The car has been
meticulously restored and features reproduction Hilabrand pin drive
wheels and aero headlight covers (the chrome bezels are included).�
Paperwork includes the Owner's Kit a binder with restoration
receipts and photos of the restoration.� To say this '58 is
striking is an understatement. Visit Corvette Mike online at
www.corvettemikeanaheim.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or
call us at 800-327-8388 today to schedule your test drive.