Description

This 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is finished in Roman Red with white coves and a black interior. A body-off restoration was performed approximately five years ago according to the seller, including a repaint and, new top, and redone interior. It has subsequently been featured in Red Roof Inn commercials, and power comes from a 283ci V8 with a4-barrel carburetor that was installed 5 years ago. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed gearbox.  This C1 is now being offered by a dealer in Belgium with a clean Michigan title.

Fiberglass bodywork is said to have been refinished in is current red with white coves using a base coat/clear coat system in 1995. The replacement white soft top can be seen in both its raised and lowered positions. Blemishes in the paint are shown in the Gallery.

15″ steel wheels wear chrome hubcaps with faux spinners and are wrapped in whitewall tires. Braking is provided by four-wheel drums, and the seller states that the hydraulic cylinders and the master cylinder were replaced in 2016. The front kingpins were replaced circa 2000.

The redone interior includes black upholstery and correct stainless steel door and kick panels. An aftermarket radio is claimed to be the only notable interior alteration. The seller notes that the clock is inoperable.

A three-spoke steering wheel with a red rim fronts a 7k-rpm tachometer, a 160-mph speedometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer has rolled over and displays just over2700 miles. The speedometer and the tachometer were rebuilt in 1995. True mileage is unknown.

The 283ci V8 features dual Carter four-barrel carburetors and finned aluminum valve covers, and it was factory rated at 270 horsepower. The seller states that replacement cylinder heads were installed during previous ownership, and the carburetors were rebuilt in 2017.

The engine suffix code CU indicates a 270-horsepower 283ci V8 with dual Carter four-barrel carburetors and a manual transmission. The engine casting number reads 3756525, and the date code visible in the gallery reads A289, indicating a 283ci block manufactured on January 28, 1959. Cylinder head identification numbers are provided in the gallery.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The transmission and rear differential fluids were serviced in March 2020.