Vehicle Description
1959 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
When it comes to universal appeal, few cars bring it quite like the
Chevrolet Corvette. While a lot of its competitors placed an
emphasis on speed, exclusivity, or some other singular piece of the
puzzle, the Corvette did its best to be the attainable sports car
for every man. A prime example of that 'best all-around' mindset is
this sweet C1 roadster. It wraps timeless American style around a
trusty 4-speed and 283 cubic inches of hot Chevrolet small block.
Looking for some choice vintage muscle to take to the streets or
the show? Check out this awesome Vette!
Sitting in its fully restored glory, there have been a few changes
and upgrades, but mostly it remains an original car, but better,
due to the repair of some nagging problems this year Vette was
known to have. All remedied now, and a turn key 60-year-old car, in
great condition.
Exterior
Sealed in a traditional combination of Roman Red and Ermine White
2-stage, this car's smooth body was carefully restored. The profile
features great alignment, reflecting a crisp finish that contrasts
a tight white top. This body's combination of form, fit and flash
reinforces the fact that this Chevy was a solid driver before its
detailed metamorphosis began. All chrome and brite-work is
pristine, and badging is very clean and crisp. The white
convertible top is supple and has few blemishes on it. For an
extra, this car also includes a color matching hard top with its
own cover for when not in use. Standard knockoff style wheel covers
are on all 4 corners and are gleaming with pride.
Interior
As we swing open the beautifully repaneled door, we are met with
the classic fan semicircle in front of the steering wheel, which
houses the speedometer. Directly below, a line of circles house the
other fuel, temp, battery, and oil gauges and a large tachometer
directly above and mounted to the steering column. All are in very
good condition. Scanning more to the passenger side, a bracket in
the center of the dash which is supported on the bottom by the
hump, holds a Wonderbar radio, and fan and temp controls for the
simple climate adjustment of the interior space. The passenger has
a hold on bar in front of an inverted semicircular indent with
CORVETTE branding and a shelf below. 2 recovered fine leather
buckets sit in a sea of black very nice carpeting, and a small
white knob tipped shifter sits in the center within reach of the
driver, and is housed within a machined aluminum small console,
that includes an ashtray.
Drivetrain
A 283ci V8 which is a numbers correct block, has heads from 1957.
This engine has been bored .30 over from a rebuild and reinstall in
early 1999. This healthy mill is connected to a 4-speed manual T10
transmission. Consigner states that at this (1999) time a new
clutch and flywheel was installed.
Undercarriage
With some new frame struts (mainly across the rear) and other
restoration work, this underside presents beautifully for a
60-year-old automobile. Drum brakes are on all 4 corners, and we
see a new brake master cylinder within the engine bay.
A now 20-year-old restoration, this car does not look it. With its
dual headlights, and curvaceous rear, with bumper exhaust outlets,
it will put out a healthy sound when started up, which does so very
quickly with the turn of a key. Overall a very good presentation,
so much so that it rolls as one fully sorted curve carver that's
virtually guaranteed to captivate and impress!
VIN Decode
J59S104430
J-Corvette
59-1959
S-St Louis, MO Assy Plant
104430-Sequential Unit Number
Based On The VIN, Estimated Build Date Of Feb 14 1959
Block Casting Number
3756519-1956-67 283
Block Stamp Code
FI20ICQ
F-Flint, Mi
I20I-? Casting Date
CQ-230 HP 283 Manual Trans
Carburetor Tag
Carter Carb
2818S Correct for a Corvette
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
