This 1958 Chevrolet Corvette was acquired by the seller in 2003 and is finished in red over red vinyl. The car is powered by a 283ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and equipped with a white convertible soft top, a removable body-color hardtop, 15″ steel wheels, lap belts, an analog clock, and a dash-mounted rearview mirror. The brake master cylinder, brake shoes, wheel cylinders, radiator, water pump, thermostat, engine and transmission mounts, fuel pump, battery, carpeting, and floor mats were replaced during the past year. This C1 is now offered in Pennsylvania with parts and service records and a clean Maryland title in the seller’s name.
The car was finished in red with white coves under previous ownership. Exterior equipment includes a white convertible soft top, a removable body-color hardtop, quadruple headlights, split chrome bumpers, fender vents, and dual exhaust outlets.
The 15″ steel wheels feature spinner-style covers and were mounted with 205/75 Coker radial tires in 2006. The car came equipped from the factory with an independent front suspension and semi-elliptical rear leaf springs. The brake master cylinder, brake shoes, and wheel cylinders were replaced in 2023.
The cabin features two bucket seats trimmed in red vinyl along with a color-coordinated dash pad, door panels, and carpeting. The carpeting, floor mats, and door weather stripping were replaced in 2023. Amenities include lap belts, an analog clock, and a dash-mounted rearview mirror. The Wonder Bar AM radio does not work, though the support bracket, back plate, and knobs were replaced in 2023.
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 42k miles, approximately 120 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 283ci V8 features a four-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 230 horsepower. A Be Cool aluminum radiator was fitted in 2023 and the water pump, thermostat, fuel pump, and battery were replaced. Additionally, the carburetor and generator were rebuilt and the fuel tank was cleaned.
The stamping on the engine pad is shown above. The CQ suffix is consistent with a 283ci V8 rated at 230 horsepower and designated for a 1958 Corvette with a four-barrel carburetor and a manual transmission. An aluminum radiator was installed within the last year in addition to a replacement water pump and hoses, according to the seller.
Power is routed to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. The engine and transmission mounts and the clutch return spring were replaced in 2023.