Vehicle Description
1959 Chevrolet Corvette For Sale - Fuel-Injected 283ci/290hp V-8,
Incredible Frame Off Restoration LMC is very proud to offer for
sale this 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie The introduction of the
Chevrolet Corvette in 1953 offered a stylish open-air cruiser to
the GM lineup. Much of the credit of transforming the Corvette form
a cruiser to a true sports car goes to engineer/racer Zora
Arkus-Duntov, who built the car to succeed in America's
fast-growing youth market. Beginning with the newly developed
small-block V-8 engine in 1955, the Corvette was transformed by
Duntov into a race-bred, high-performance sports car. Understanding
the need for factory performance, Duntov insisted that the
high-performance parts developed and tested for the Corvette become
available on the Corvette option sheet used at Chevrolet showrooms.
This 1959 Corvette offered here demonstrates the thoroughness of
Arkus-Duntov's approach to an all-out competition version. It is
powered by the most potent engine in the 1959 lineup: the RPO 579D
283 CI small-block V-8 rated at 290 HP at 6,200 RPM. Equipped with
improved Rochester Ramjet mechanical fuel injection, 10.5:1
compression and the high-performance Duntov solid-lifter cam, the
engine was fed fresh air through a front end duct, a system
introduced the previous year on Corvettes with this high-output
powerplant. It is backed by a close ratio T-10 4 Speed Transmission
delivering truly brilliant performance and making this Corvette a
natural choice for any enthusiast driver. Finished in the
ultra-rare 510A Snowcrest White paint with white coves and
complemented with a Black vinyl interior, this Corvette is one
stunning color combination. Having been the recipient of a complete
frame-off restoration, this example shows today in concours quality
condition. Since the restoration has been completed it has only
seen very few miles and looks as if it was delivered new. Other
factory features include hardtop, Black vinyl soft top, Wonderbar
radio, and white wall tires. A Corvette Roadster with the 283/290HP
will ensure driver and passenger excitement travelling down any
style of road. This '59 Fuelie roadster would definitely make a
wonderful addition to anyone's collection! Additional Details: 1959
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