Vehicle Description
The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette's design is a true favorite among fans
because it brings together some of the best styling elements
around. So to find a well-priced two-owner example that has been
treated with care is always alluring.
This was an evolutionary year for the Corvette. The four headlight
look debuted to give this a lower and wider sporty impression. And
the dual front bumpers bisecting the bodywork was a new piece that
was a masterstroke of design. They even added some extra brightwork
with the silver streaks in the chrome. Even with these new pieces,
you also still got the classic elements you love, like the bright
toothy grille and dual exhaust coming through the rear bumper. So
it's a Corvette of significance, and this one even has a cool
history. The story that we are told is that this is a two-owner
car, and both of them were long-term. The second owner has had this
since 1986. In the possession of the original owner, the fuel
injection equipment was not behaving properly, and so this was
updated with a crate V8 and a carb setup. But the fuel injection
badges you see on the side were earned. The Silver Blue paint is a
1958-correct color that was an update around when the second owner
purchased the vehicle, and it still gives a good shine over three
decades later. And everything from the completeness of the
brightwork, to the fitting of the body panels tells you that this
one has always had a careful life.
The color-matched hardtop gives you a sleek coupe silhouette, but
we all know these are the most fun with no roof at all. The black
interior has an attractive appearance against the Silver Blue. It
has a clean look with a bit of aged-in style you want in a driver's
classic. In fact, the radio has been upgraded to a retro-style
AM/FM digital tuner w/cassette to upgrade your driving music. It
really is a driver's environment with the large/grippy sports
steering wheel, Hurst shifter, and a full gauge package, including
the tach that was special to fuelie cars.
As mentioned before, this one was updated with a crate motor about
halfway through its life so far. The 350 cubic-inch V8 is a larger
displacement over stock, and it has a four-barrel carburetor on
top. The update was all about adding reliability, and so it's great
to have a Corvette that runs so strong today. The four-speed manual
transmission gives you proper control over the motor. Plus, the
undercarriage photos will show you some nice investments in
worthwhile upgrades, like a newer stainless dual exhaust and front
disc brakes.
Complete with owner's manual, this is a well-kept true classic
that's built to drive and has a story to tell. So don't miss this
solid first-gen Corvette. Call now!