Gorgeous, frame up restored early example finished in most desired color combination of Regal Turquoise, Snowcrest White Coves, and Charcoal interior! Powered by number's matching 283ci 2x4bbl 245hp V8 mated to the proper 4-speed manual transmission without a reverse lockout! Sweet car in so many ways and an absolutely excellent driver! Chevrolet was continuing a very successful Corvette model in 1958 with only a few changes to the car which included new fiberglass body panels that now included dual front headlights and integrated hood ridges. The trunk lid added chrome trunk spears, the grill lost 4 teeth now totaling only 9, and the bumpers were now stronger being bolted directly to the chassis. Inside, the gauges were rearranged with a new 160mph speedometer and centered tachometer, a passenger grab bar was built into the dash, two-piece door panels, and standard seat belts!
This gorgeous 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is finished in correct Regal Turquoise accented by Snowcrest White coves, Charcoal interior and new White vinyl top. Optioned include factory original, date matching 283ci V8-245hp engine with 2x4 Carter WCFB carburetors, 4-speed transmission, Positraction 3.70 rear axle ratio, dash tachometer, heater, courtesy light, whitewall tires, Wonderbar signal seeking AM radio, and white soft top! Engine Cast Number: 3737739, Engine Casting Date: F287 (June 28, 1957), Engine Assembly Number: FI004CT (Flint, October 4th for 2x4 BC w/manual trans), Bell Housing, 3733365 – H207 (August 20th, 1957), Winters Aluminum Intake: 3739653, Carter Carburetors- Front 2534S, Rear 2627S, Generator: 1102084 – H79 (August 9th, 1957), LH and RH exhaust manifolds, 3733975 and 3733976, respectively.
This is an early car; number 753 of only 9,167 Corvettes were produced in 1958, of which just 1,897 were 245hp equipped units with a manual transmission, making them highly prized collectibles! Note the aluminum inspection plates in the trunk; a hallmark of the earliest ‘58’s. Correct for the model year, trunk interior paint matches the vehicle interior color. Only 466 vehicles were produced in this color combination which only available for the 1958 model year. This vehicle was restored an estimated 6 years ago and continues to appear exceptionally fresh in person! The paint finish is superb on a no-hit body that possesses excellent fit and body gaps. Paint markings on frame, drive shaft, and assembly points are correct. Matching in quality are excellent chrome & stainless pieces, upgraded Coker Classic radial whitewall tires, new brake system, new fuel delivery lines, T-3 headlamps, along with a detailed engine with correct GM hoses, clamps, fresh air ducting, 7-ribbed aluminum Corvette valve covers, heater core & gaskets, etc. It received new chassis rubber & suspension components underneath, but appears to have never had its body removed since it was born in November 1957.
Having been shown more than driven these last few years so the carburetors have been recently cleaned & adjusted, radiator cleaned and the radiator frame replaced, new spark plugs & points, valve cover gaskets, and oil/filter change. It drives with perfect ease! The engine response never falters; it travels effortlessly down the road, and keeps pace with everyday traffic making this a perfect summertime cruiser, and terrific Corvette investment! The radio is a new, solid state AM-FM radio which is a dead ringer for the original Wonderbar and works the same way. The dash clock even keeps perfect time. All tire changing equipment, jack, and spare tire are present, as well as carpeted front floor mats. Although somewhat biased, we believe this is THE color combination to have in our opinion! Truly gorgeous! Please call with any questions, or to schedule your chance to view this vehicle in person.
