This 1959 Chevrolet Corvette underwent a cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment under prior ownership, and it is finished in red with white coves over black vinyl upholstery. The car is powered by a 283ci V8 that is fitted with a Rochester mechanical fuel injection system and mated to a three-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a black soft top, a removable red hardtop, 15″ wheels, whitewall tires, chrome bumpers and trim, a heater, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, and a Wonderbar AM radio. Acquired by the seller in 2017, this C1 Corvette is offered with an assembly manual, assorted literature, and a clean Wisconsin title in the name of the seller’s company.
The car was refinished in red with white coves during a refurbishment completed under prior ownership. Additional equipment includes a removable red hardtop, a black soft top, quadruple headlights, split chrome bumpers, and dual exhaust outlets that exit through the rear bumper.
Steel 15″ wheels feature spinner-style covers and are mounted with 205/75 BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial whitewall tires. The car came equipped from the factory with an independent front suspension and semi-elliptical rear leaf springs.
The bucket seats are trimmed in black vinyl upholstery and joined by a color-coordinated dashboard top, carpets, and door panels. Appointments include lap belts, a heater, a Wonderbar AM radio, and a dash-mounted rearview mirror.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a sweeping 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer as well as gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, battery charge, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 47k miles, approximately 120 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 283ci V8 is said to have been overhauled during the refurbishment, and it is equipped with a Rochester mechanical fuel injection system and a chrome ignition cover.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission and a PosiTraction differential.
An assembly manual, catalogs, and literature are included in the sale.