Interesting Fact: The fake louvers on the hood and the chrome trunk
spears were unique to the 1958 Corvette, for the one model year
only. This is an all numbers matching 1958 Corvette Fuelie that has
a well documented history, a complete concours restoration and a
fantastic color combination. If you are a serious Corvette
collector, this is one for you to consider. This Vette has never
been shown and is ready to clean up at NCRS or concours events
worldwide. Importantly, this car has never been in an accident nor
does it have any filler (only gel coat). This was painstakingly
restored to be one of the best and most authentic examples in
existence. The exterior is gorgeous in Silver Blue metallic with
Inca Silver contrast within the coves. All the paintwork is
spectacular and only the top PPG paint was used. The chrome is
absolutely beautiful. The white convertible top and the Silver-Blue
interior are from the specialists at Al Knock. The interior
includes a Wonderbar radio and parachute seat belts. This Corvette
has been in storage under a tarp on blocks or being restored for
the past 45 years. This Corvette was produced on December 4th, 1957
in Flint, Michigan. The history is well documented and spent much
of its early years in and around Rhode Island and Bove Chevrolet.
Ray Bidlock recalled that the original owner traded the Vette into
Bove Chevrolet and a sailor snatch it up before Ray could buy it.
Several years later, in 1968, that same sailor needed the cash and
fate had Ray meet him in a bar, where he proceeded to buy the
Fuelie for $325. Ray enjoyed the Vette until he sold it on June 8,
1972 to Carl Freeman, also a Coast Guard sailor. Carl later moved
to Colorado and stored the Vette on blocks under a tarp for 35
years. It passed through two other owners until it was sold to Don
and Kenneth Hill from Arizona. The Hills proceeded on a complete,
full nut-and-bolt restoration of the car, making it now one of the
nicest in existence. The numbers matching and date coded components
are all documented. This is the original engine block and correct
for the 283 CID fuel injection model with the optional higher
horsepower 290 hp injection. The venerable 283 V8 has the solid
lift cam, the correct dated intake manifold and the dual point tach
drive distributor. The T-10 7a four-speed manual transmission is
paired with the posi-traction 4.56 rear end and the engines throaty
growl exits through off road exhausts. Even the correct spiral coil
shocks have been installed on this example. Everything is as new,
or better. The only cosmetic defect we've seen is the chrome fascia
for the Wonderbar radio. It appears to have some pitting. The rest
of the car is absolutely stunning and as good or better than any
Corvette made in 1958. The car comes complete with detailed
restoration receipts, an owners manual and complete documented
history. We have this priced to sell. The Hagerty No. 1 value for
this car is $184,000! For more details and information, please call
or text Harry Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected]. The Vette is available for viewing in
our Phoenix showroom.
