1957 Chevrolet - Corvette

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The Chevrolet Corvette (C1) is the first generation of Chevrolets sports car division of General Motors and was introduced late in the 1953 model year and produced through 1962. It is often known as the "solid-axle" generation, as the independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 Sting Ray. There was no doubt Chevrolet was in the sports car business with the release of the 1956 model. It featured a new body that has turned heads since its inception and cannot be compared to many of that generation. The volume was 3,167, a low number by any contemporary standard and still less than 1954's 3,640, meaning this was the third lowest-volume model in Corvette history. This Vette is finished in the clean Venetian Red over Red interior; this Corvette is stunning in appearance and draws a crowd where ever it goes. The paint shows extremely well and remains near flawless in appearance giving testament to the restoration quality, the chrome, stainless and other bright work are excellent, the engine and engine bay have been fully detailed and look absolutely phenomenal. One turn of the key and the 285ci V8 roars to life setting the stage for an incredible driving experience that only well sorted properly maintained examples can deliver. According to the owner, the car features its original 3-speed manual transmission; the owner of this Vette also has a hard top that has not been restored and also lots of documentation that will come with the car. Some other great features on this vehicle will follow; According to the owner - numbers match, all dates match, working heater, wonderbar radio, parking brake alarm capability, courtesy lights, windshield washer, white wall tires, hardtop, original leather shift boot, power windows and soft top (power capability). A very clean two tone paint job, posi traction, complete rebuild, original motor, Al Knoch installed top, and much more.

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