Vehicle Description
This 1957 Chevrolet Corvette has been terrifically restored with
the kind of shine that instantly gets your nostalgia going. But as
you dig deeper, you're going to see some terrific but subtle
upgrades that really enhance the driving experience, including a
serious boost in V8 power and four-wheel disc brakes.
The '57 Corvette represents the most iconic look of the first
generation. It has the single headlight design, rounded rear
fenders with a hint of tailfin, and exhaust tips tastefully poking
out of the rear bodywork - that's all part of that original style
we love from the first years. But the Corvette also evolved by
1957. It was a sleeker design with scalloped side coves, and you
could really show them off in two-tone. And that toothy grille got
even brighter. It's this advancement of the original icon that
makes the car so special, and exactly why it received an expert
restoration less than 3,300 miles ago. They took their time
applying the glossy Onyx Black and the result is deep shine that
loves to highlight all those iconic curves. The gray inserts are
one of the most tasteful ways to have a two-tone. In fact, this one
has style, right down to the whitewall tires. Plus, you get to
choose between a snug-fitting black soft convertible top or a
rounded color-matched hardtop that gives this the silhouette of a
well-done coupe.
As much as we like the way either back roof looks, the real treat
is when neither one of them is in place. Red interiors always look
amazing on black cars, and this one had quality Al Knoch components
installed during the restoration. It really gets the look fresh and
correct, right down the bucket seat pattern that matches the door
inserts. The steering wheel looks awesome in red, too, and its
ridges have that great thin/grippy feel that only came on the right
cars of this era. The red dash looks like a race-ready setup, right
down to the center-mounted tach. Even the trunk has a bold red
matting! While this has a high degree of originality everywhere you
look, there is one well-integrated upgrade. The original AM radio
is in place, but the real tunes come from a well-hidden AM/FM/CD
stereo. After all, top-down Sunday drives require the ideal choice
of music.
When you first peek under the hood, the large polished air topper
and cursive Corvette script valve covers give this the right
vintage appearance. But a closer look reveals something much more.
You could get a dual-quad V8 setup in the '57, but this one has
been fully upgraded. It's a modern 350 cubic-inch crate motor. And
this fresh V8 is topped with dual Edelbrock four-barrel
carburetors. The full package is said to produce 385 horsepower,
which is over 100 hp greater than even the best '57 Fuelies! This
upgraded power gets announced with confidence through the
glasspack-style dual exhaust. Best of all, you have complete
control of the enhanced power and rumbling soundtrack thanks to the
four-speed manual transmission. And speaking of control, the
four-wheel disc brake upgrade really feels right on this enhanced
C1.
The full restoration on this one was done by Jamison Corvette, and
they really created a powerful and fresh package (even the
undercarriage photos look fantastic.) So if you love a sleek
classic with serious power, call today!
