Vehicle Description
Considered by many automobile cognoscenti to be the most beautiful Corvette ever built, the 1957 Corvette, with its clean form follows function bodywork, was an amazing automobile in its day and today is a prized iconic classic. With a major performance breakthrough incorporating the new for 1957 283ci engine, 4-Speed manual transmission and Rochester fuel injection, the 1957 Corvette was a world class sports car ready to take on the competition. The combination of classy styling and true performance makes the 1957 Corvette a top contender on the list of the top 10 investment grade Corvettes.
The 1957 283ci/283hp 4-Speed Fuel injected Red, with Red interior, Beige soft top Corvette being offered for sale is a NCRS Top Flight Award winner. The car was painstakingly restored by a long time Corvette restorer over a period of 5 years. There was no rush in getting this restoration done. The objective was to do the restoration correctly with the focus on quality. Absolutely stunning, this 1957 Corvette was purchased by the original owner for its performance. The optional 283ci/283hp fuel injection engine and new for 1957 4-Speed manual transmission were ordered; while, the heater and radio were deleted from the build, as these options were thought by sports car enthusiasts of the day to detract from the true character of a sports car. It was all about performance and a radio and heater did not enhance the car’s performance.
Here is the opportunity to acquire a rare and highly acclaimed investment grade Corvette , which has less then 100 driving miles, since being restored.This is a 1957 Fuelie worthy of consideration for the enthusiast or collector who wants a Corvette many covet but few have the pleasure of owning and enjoying.
The car is located in Bucks County, PA. To arrange an opportunity to see the car, please call Mark 609-306-1631 10am-8pm EST.
