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 when you can find a well-restored example that has spent
nearly its entire life thus far under the same family's car, then
you know you've found something quite special.
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 on the trunk. 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 has been with the
same family since 1960, and there are records and receipts to show
this. It was cared for correctly, and there was even a significant
restoration investment. You can see it in the way the
factory-correct Silver Blue paint has a show-ready shine. In fact,
any of the few discrepancies you may find with a detailed eye are
more from long garage-kept storage. 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 black folding roof has a good fit, and because this was from
the years of roll-up windows, it's easy to keep the weather out.
Plus, this example also comes with the desirable color-matched
hardtop to give you a sleek coupe silhouette whenever you want. But
we all know these are the most fun with no roof at all. In fact,
this one really loves to show off how the lighter blue interior
gives this American classic an almost European-like kind of stylish
coordination inside and out. It's a fantastic level of presentation
everywhere from the seats to the trim of the dash. And this one
shows more great details, like how seatbelts were first offered in
'58 and the Wonderbar AM radio is still there for display. More
than just look great, this is a driver's car. That means a terrific
grip on the steering wheel, floor shifter, and full gauges with a
handy tach.
Under the hood is a show-ready style in quite a correct-looking
package. Everything from the broad and bright air grabber to the
Delco generator look like the correct pieces for a stock '58
Corvette. This has the right suffix code for a 1958 Corvette 283
cubic-inch V8, with the long-term history of this car, it's hard to
believe it's anything but the original powerhouse. Even the
four-speed manual transmission has its casting date in line with
this car's production. But remember history is only part of the
car's appeal. The superior care makes for a great driver that fires
up readily and shifts crisply.
Complete with service manuals, 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!
