Vehicle Description
It would probably be easier to tell you what HAS NOT been restored
or replaced (pretty much everything has) on this sweet 1959
Chevrolet Corvette than to go through the entire list of service
items. Restored to be shown or driven, it's been comprehensively
serviced and overhauled to make it not only beautiful, but reliable
and fun to drive as well.
For a lot of guys, the 1959 Corvette is the one to own. Four
headlights up front but with the curvaceous rear end that ties it
to the very first Corvette in '53. Painted traditional Roman Red
with Snowcrest White side coves, this is the archetypal C1 and it
looks like a million bucks. The restoration was completed to a high
level, and you may have noticed that we've selected it as one of
our "Featured" cars, so that tells you something about the quality
of the work. Crisp detailing, great panel alignment, and a lot of
care in the fiberglass prep are all obvious in the high-quality
finish. Those side coves don't allow for much slop in the assembly
process, and one slam of the doors will convince you that whatever
it cost to get it to this level, it was totally worth it. An
equally big chunk of cash probably went into the chrome work,
because the grille and bumpers are excellent, the stainless
sparkles, and the windshield frame looks fantastic. Glancing even
closer, you will see that things like the weather-stripping,
lenses, bulb housings, headlights, and emblems are in great shape
too, so there's nothing left for you to do but enjoy it.
The matching red interior is all new as well and looks fantastic in
the iconic little roadster. A little more unusual but no less
classic than the more common black interior, it has a vivid edge
that's quite appealing in an early Corvette. There's firm yet
supple foam under the clean seat covers and there are plush carpets
with padding underneath so it remains quiet and cool in the
passenger compartment. The gauges are in beautiful condition and
are fully operational, which says a lot about this car's quality,
and the steering wheel looks awesome in red as well. The list of
new stuff is rather extensive here, too, and the car came from the
factory with an AM radio and a heater/defroster unit, both of which
were technically optional (though almost everyone bought both). A
cue ball knob on the 4-speed shifter is a period performance look,
and for cruising on those cool evenings, you'll really appreciate
the invention of the heater core. Overhead there's a bright white
convertible top with tight weather seals, so no worries should the
weather turn against you.
The 283 cubic inch V8 engine is the car's original powerplant, and
it is rebuilt and ready to rumble. Bored .030 over to 287 cubic
inches and upgraded with a balanced rotating assembly and small
cam, this little small block is now more powerful than ever. Dual
factory Carter carbs snap the engine attention, making this early
'Vette ready to brawl at the flick of a key. Finned valve covers
are beautifully refinished with a soft silver shine and the
generator was kept for the sake accuracy and originality. The
shrouded ignition system lights the fires almost instantly and the
exhaust manifolds are super clean and linked to an all-new
reproduction dual exhaust system. There's a new fuel pump, new
radiator, new belts, new hoses, new shocks, new tie rods, new brake
lines, and, well, you get the point. It rides on stock wheels with
original hubcaps with new spinners, and the 6.70-15 whitewall tires
give it the look that everyone will envy.
A great find with a vast amount of restoration work, all adding up
to a car that's ready to enjoy, or ready to show. And isn't a
worry-free lifestyle what Corvettes are all about? Call today!