For Sale at Auction: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette in Scottsdale, Arizona

Vehicle Description

This custom 1962 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is powered by a Chevrolet crate LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine rated at 436hp, mated to a 4L65E 4-speed automatic transmission. The intake features polished 55mm-profile air horns and a gold Cerakote-coated throttle body manifold by Borla Performance. The chassis is a powder-coated Satin Black Roadster Shop platform with independent front and rear suspension, aluminum control arms, front and rear sway bars, and power rack & pinion steering. Braking is handled by 14-inch Baer disc brakes at all four corners. Supporting components include a Rick's custom fuel tank and a Mattson custom radiator. This build rides on custom 19-inch Schott wheels color-matched to the Sunset Gold Metallic exterior, which are wrapped in Nitto 555 tires. The body retains its original panels and is one of 9,670 Corvettes produced for the model year. The custom interior, designed by Albert Lara, features Oyster White leather upholstery, light gold leather-wrapped dash, Mercedes-Benz carpeting, power windows, Vintage Air system, custom seatbelts, Sparco steering wheel, Ididit steering column and Dakota Digital gauges fitted to the original cove. Restored original stainless console components are also retained. The build was completed over four years by Joe Peck Customs. The sale includes a bound photo book documenting the entire build process.

Vehicle Details

  • 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
  • Listing ID: CC-2026656
  • Price: Auction Vehicle
  • Location:Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Year:1959
  • Make:Chevrolet
  • Model:Corvette
  • Exterior Color:GOLD
  • Interior Color:WHITE
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Odometer:0
  • Stock Number:291969
  • VIN:J59S108649
Listed By:
Barrett-Jackson Auctions
Westworld of Scottsdale
16601 North Pima Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260

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