Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics is proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this mostly all original and completely rust free 1959
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible with it's believed to be original
matching # 283cid/245HP 2 x 4 barrels V8 engine with casting #
3756519 date code K 21 8 and assembly stamp F1211CT. The car has a
4 speed manual transmission with the correct dual quad air cleaner,
upper and lower ignition shielding, correct radiator, hoses and
clamps, correct tach drive generator and original washer bottle.
The car will be sold complete with original owner's manual.Finished
in Corvette correct 'Tuxedo Black with Silver Coves' with a
matching Black interior and Black convertible soft top. All new
chrome and exterior bright work, stainless and body emblems and
newer body weather stripping. Straight and beautiful body with all
bonding strips intact.The car has matching Black seats with the
seat covers, door panels and dash pad all in very good condition
including new Daytona carpet. The car has a factory 4 speed
transmission and shifter, factory gauges and a period correct Chevy
radio. It has factory wheels and hubcaps on correct bias ply
Whitewall tires. We understand that the original factory options of
the car included: original 'WonderBar Radio', courtesy light,
windshield washers, sunshades, whitewall tires, auxiliary hardtop,
optional CT code 245HP/283 ci engines with 2x4 carb, 4 speed manual
transmission and metallic brakes and that there was a total
production of only 1,417 245CID/270HP (2x4 carb) engines and only
4,175 with 4 speed manual transmission. The engine number is
F1211CT which would be correct for the car. The floor boards, trunk
are completely solid and the undercarriage is rust-free and the car
has had no signs of any accidents - obviously an always garaged and
cherished car since new from the looks of it!The car looks
extremely impressive in it's repainted two-tone 'Tuxedo Black with
Silver Coves' color paint and the matching interior is in
exceptional and mostly completely original condition with only very
minor imperfections noticeable upon very close inspection. All the
chromework has been rechromed and the original spare wheel with
it's jack is in the trunk. The 283/245HP (CT code) engine is
extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives
absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be believed - drives
straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or
rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern
day sports car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts
smoothly through all the gears and the temperature always remains
cool!This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving and
never abused example of an always garaged and beautifully restored
1959 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster in very fine condition throughout
with it's highly desirable 283CID/245HP 2x4 barrel engine! This is
a very rare and highly desirable and collectible unabused example
of one of the outstanding GM designs of the fifties, the 1958-60
Corvette was a bulkier extension of the 1956-57 design with rather
more ornate styling based on previous themes! With this 245HP
engine with twin 4 bbl carbs and a 4 speed manual transmission,
this is one very desirable car for any Corvette enthusiast to own
or simply a wonderful opportunity for any classic American car
collector who desires to own a very honest and unabused example of
this legendary car! A sure-fire investment that's sure to
appreciate over the years for any classic American car collector!