Vehicle Description
"The styling of the 1957 Corvette was largely unchanged, however
the performance vastly improved. In 1957 the new Corvette took a
giant stride forward with the introduction of the new Ramjet Fuel
Injection. This was at the time, the most advanced performance
feature ever offered on an American production engine. The Ramjet
Fuel Injection, an efficient constant flow system that eliminated
the carburetor, delivered fuel directly to the cylinders for
instantaneous accelerator response, greater overall fuel economy,
higher low-speed torque and smoothness, ease of starting and
overall improvement of engine performance, was sensational. In one
bold stroke the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette provided a new dimension of
driving pleasure." - National Corvette Museum
This incredibly special 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is finished in
Artic Blue with Inca Silver coves and beige interior was factory
ordered with the legendary 283 cubic inch fuel injected (fuelie)
motor producing 283 horsepower. This Corvette has full ownership
records since new and comes with a story of its history from its
early days on the drag strip to its full restoration and multiple
awards.
This Corvette received its awards during mid 1980's yet remains in
excellent condition which can be attributed to the workmanship of
the extensive restoration as well as the care of the past
stewardship. Believed to be just a few hundred miles since the
restoration this Corvette presents cosmetically and mechanically as
if the restoration was just completed.
Depress the gas pedal, turn the key and this Corvette comes to life
instantly with the music of the solid lifters coming from the
engine bay. This Corvette accelerates through the gears
effortlessly and provides the ride you would expect if you drove a
Corvette off the showroom floor in 1957.
If you would like to learn more about this vehicle, please contact
us at Legendary Motors LLC.
Some of the distinctive features and factory options for this 1957
Corvette are listed below:
Awards:
• Top Flight July 1, 1983 - Bowling Green Kentucky
• Top Flight September 3, 1983 - Midwest Area Meet
• National Corvette Certification Board Silver Certified July 10,
1984
• National Corvette Certification Board Gold Certified June 30,
1985
• Bloomington Gold "Special Collection" June 26, 1987
Options and Numbers:
• Artic Blue w/Inca Silver Coves-258 Produced
• Beige Interior
• Beige Soft Top
• 283 Horsepower Fuel Injected Motor-731 Produced
• EL Engine Code
• Rochester Fuel Injection unit #7014360
• 3731539 Heads
• Duntov Camshaft
• Distributor #110905
• Generator #1102043
• 3 Speed Manual Transmission
• Posi-traction Rear Axle,
• Two Tone Paint Combination
• Windshield Wipers
• Heater
• Courtesy Lights