Vehicle Description
For decades Corvette has provided exhilarating, approachable
performance to anyone with access to a Chevrolet dealer. You might
say the storied brand has done it all. It's the flagship for
today's General Motors Company. It's the standard for sub-$100K
athleticism. And in the 1960s, deep in the first wave of muscle
cars, fine automobiles like this NCRS Top Flight roadster gave
serious credibility to the line "Excitement Is Standard Equipment".
Are you a serious enthusiast who's looking for a traditional,
investment grade classic? Here's premium slice of the American
Dream!
PURE CLASS...
This Top Flight Chevy's curvaceous body was massaged back to life
during a thorough, body-off restoration that was completed roughly
five years ago. Like most C1s, the car was originally assembled at
GM's new-for-1954 St. Louis manufacturing facility. And, like most
restored C1s, its fit and finish presents much better now than it
did then. In fact, judging by the looks of this roadster's smooth
profile, there's no evidence it has ever seen any kind of
catastrophic damage. And today, layered in a rich combination of
Tuxedo Black and Sateen Silver 2-stage, the car rolls as one
spectacular classic that's superbly detailed.
Thanks to uniquely American aesthetics and an increasing focus on
well-rounded performance, the '58-'62 Corvette presents a fluid yet
detailed appearance. At the front of this polished and refinished
classic, a textured grille floats between familiar T3 headlights,
small, chrome-trimmed parking lamps and elaborate header
ornamentation. In front of that grille, chrome nose guards reflect
intricate bumpers, which bend around chrome-trimmed fenders that
follow patriotic Corvette emblems with finned cove inserts. Between
those fenders, a sculpted hood leads the eye to polished wipers,
curved glass and a slick factory hardtop. At the back of that hood,
traditional door handles reflect a stylish driver's mirror and a
factory antenna. And at the back of those doors, Bill Mitchell's
famous 'squatter' decklid hangs a bright Corvette roundel above
chrome bumpers, a chrome tag frame and four familiar
taillights.
DUAL-QUAD
Tilt this roadster's glossy hood and you'll find a 283 cubic inch,
dual-quad V8 that was professionally rebuilt by Hampton Engines,
Limited of Westhampton Beach, New York. Consistently chosen over
Rochester's much-hyped Ramjet fuel injection as GM's ultimate hot
rod option, this stout small block is widely regarded as the
starting point of Chevrolet's amazing performance legacy. The car's
big 4-barrels, which breathe through a small, louvered air cleaner,
funnel life into a correct Winters intake. At the sides of that
intake, correct heads hang finned Corvette valve covers over
correct, fully restored exhaust manifolds. Behind those manifolds,
a chrome-capped distributor sequences fire through chrome-sleeved
plug wires. And in front of those wires, an aluminum,
Harrison-branded radiator circulates coolant through pliable GM
hoses and reproduction tower clamps. In addition to its killer
powerplant, this Corvette offers a thoroughly detailed engine bay
that's complete with an old school AC fuel bowl, a tagged
Delco-Remy generator, a small Harrison expansion tank and a
reproduction Delco battery. The car's first-rate aesthetics, which
mix smooth, Satin Black framing with a bright, Chevy Orange core,
create great texture and excellent contrast. And naturally, the
mill proudly displays a correct 3756519 casting number.
SO CLEAN!
Flip this C1 upside down and you'll find a sturdy, road-ready
X-frame that's bolted to solid, virtually spotless floors. Behind
the motor, a stout Borg Warner 4-speed twists torque through a
correct rear end that was professionally rebuilt by Gevo's Rears
and Gears of Seneca Falls, New York. At the ends of the floors, a
fully restored double A-arm front and solid axle rear suspension
has been completely returned to factory specifications. At the
corners of the car, standard drum brakes complement good handling
characteristics with solid and confident stops. Exhaust is managed
by big, true-dual pipes, which span a U-shaped crossover and
factory replacement mufflers. Power meets the pavement through
standard steelies, which spin fresh 6.70-15 BF Goodrich Silvertown
whitewalls around traditional stainless covers. And everything,
from this Corvette's marked steering rack to its leak-free fuel
tank, is fully sorted and ready to go.
PURE GLORY
In keeping with this rest of this Vette's high quality restoration,
interior outfitting is both purposeful and enduring. The car's
textured seats, which are equipped with simple lap belts, still
have years of life left in them. Front and center, stylish, retro
gauges and a requisite Wonder Bar radio look great decorating
Chevrolet's famous dual-cowl dash. At the middle of the floor, a
petite chrome shifter is as handsome as it is stylish. And in front
of the driver, a speed-drilled steering wheel spins a glossy red
rim around a polished cross-flag horn button.
Combining high quality restoration with acute detailing, this
investment grade Corvette is one of the best classics money can
buy! Call, click or visit https://www.RKMotors.com for your chance
to enjoy an American legend!
HIGHLIGHTS
Timeless Corvette roadster that's benefitted from a professional,
body-off restoration
NCRS Top Flight honors
Correct 283 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 / Dual-quad induction
Correct Borg Warner T10 4-speed manual transmission
Tuxedo Black and Sateen Silver paint / Optional factory hardtop
Red vinyl interior / Wonder Bar radio
Restoration photos
Restoration receipts
NCRS Top Flight Award
NCRS judging sheets
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
