For Sale: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette in Simi Valley, California

Supercharged 1957 Chevrolet Corvette – 350 V8, 5-Speed, Long-Term Family-Owned

This 1957 Chevrolet Corvette has been in the same family since the 1960s and has been well maintained and thoughtfully upgraded over the years. Under current ownership since 2003, the car underwent an extensive refurbishment and performance build, blending classic C1 styling with modern performance enhancements.

The fiberglass body was stripped and refinished in yellow with white coves, complemented by a body-colored removable hardtop, chrome bumperettes, and dual exhaust exiting behind the rear wheels.

Performance & Drivetrain

Powered by a supercharged 350ci V8 (sourced from a 1969 Corvette), the engine is built for strong performance:

• B&M 420 Mega Blower supercharger & intake
• Twin Weber four-barrel carburetors
• MSD electronic ignition
• Performance camshaft, roller rockers, and upgraded internals
• Tubular headers and aluminum radiator with electric fan

Power is delivered through a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission (installed in 2016) with hydraulic clutch to a Schreiner Enterprises 9-inch rear axle featuring:

• Detroit Locker differential
• 3.55:1 gearing
• 32-spline axles

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Upgraded for improved drivability:

• TCI rack-and-pinion steering
• Tubular front control arms
• Rear traction bars
• Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes
• 16” Centerline wheels with BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 tires

(Parking brake is not currently connected.)

Interior

The cabin features black vinyl bucket seats with matching carpets, dash, and door panels. Additional features include:

• Corvette floor mats
• Custom shifter knob
• Analog clock
• Retro-style digital stereo
• Rewired electrical system

Instrumentation includes a 140-mph speedometer and full gauge cluster.
(Speedometer, tachometer, and odometer are not currently connected. Odometer shows 68k miles; total mileage unknown.)

Additional Details

• Chassis: E57S100687
• 68k miles shown (TMU)
• Refurbishment photos included
• Spare interior and exterior trim parts included
• Includes push-button radio and horns
• Clean California title in seller’s name

Highlights:

• Long-term family ownership
• Supercharged small-block V8
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Upgraded suspension, steering, and brakes
• Classic C1 styling with modern performance

This is a unique opportunity to own a highly modified, supercharged C1 Corvette that offers classic looks with significantly enhanced performance and drivability.