1959 Chevrolet Corvette

Description

For many of us, the 1959 Chevrolet Corvette was the pinnacle of the design. There were some louvers and details that were streamlined from the previous years, but it still kept ornate details like the curvy rear with exhaust tips mounted through the bumper. So it was truly a bridge to the 1960s where it got rid of some of the excesses but we still weren't fully ready to give up the splendor of a big toothy chrome grille or cool two-tone style. That's what makes this one so great. The curves of the profile and red/white color theme are as all-American as a Coca-Cola bottle. The interior gets the details right with everything from the carpeting to the 1959-only horizontal pleating. And since there's a strong-running enhanced small block under the hood, we love that you get to control it with a four-speed. So take some extra time checking out the details of a cool/classic C1 Corvette that revels in what makes 1959 so special.

HIGHLIGHTS

*Roman Red with white side coves is a true American icon

*One of the final years for the tailfin-inspired rear

*Distinct year for brightwork, including the grille and form-hugging bumpers

*Whitewalls and classic wheel covers

*White soft top

*Detailed and correct interior

*Only year for horizontal pleated upholstery

*Working AM/FM 8-track stereo a unique addition

*Clean trunk - always fun to show in a C1

*327 cubic-inch V8 with four-barrel carb
-Larger motor than stock
--High-performance variant
--Runs exceptionally strong

*Four-speed manual transmission (recently rebuilt)

*KYB shocks

*Coker Classic tires put a modern tread behind classic whitewalls

*Owner's manual

*Maintenance records

*Car cover

Whitewall tires, low-back bucket seats, a large/grippy steering wheel - it's hard not to be instantly transported to 1959 the moment you see this Corvette. Even a little under-dash light greets you when the door opens. This car likes to be as authentic as possible, and so it's pretty much only the casting that will tell you there's an upgraded powerhouse in the ultra-clean engine bay. This 327 cubic-inch V8 is a later and larger motor than stock, and it's even a high-performance version. So it feels like the right kind of addition here because it just enhances the wind-in-your-hair fun. A true classic that's both this fun and this distinct is truly a rare breed. So if you want an icon that you can enjoy to the fullest, call today!