1959 C1 Corvette Convertible, 2 tops, 4spd, low miles, Roman Red

Description for Chevrolet Corvette 1959

1959 C1 Corvette. Roman Red w/ white coves. Three owner car that has been in the hands of a collector since 2002, rior to that a Late '90's restoration was performed. Car has only been driven 2000 miles or so since it was purchased in 2002. Has been kept in an environmentally controlled garage since its acquisition in 2002. Body is in excellent condition with great fit and finish. All lines and gaps are consistent. Car has hard and convertible tops. Chrome is awesome. Interior is flawless, ed leather, nstalled in 2013.

We are not sure if it is a true FI car. The 2nd owner removed the 283 and had collected a quantity of FI parts (the FI parts we have and are including with the car, ans the 283). The current engine is a very strong running 327 casting number 3782870, 2-67 2 bolt main 327. Not sure of the set of heads, as a Performer intake, olley 600 cfm carb and a GM HEI distributor. Block utilizes the original canister oil filter. Still has a generator. Has recovery straps.

Trans is the T-10 4spd with a Hurst linkage adapted to the original "T" handle shift lever. Rear end gear was swapped from 4:11 to a friendlier highway gear, :08 ratio. Rear center section casting # 3788812.

Wheels and tires: brand new set of BFG Silvertown wide whtes, 05/75/15 with new Corvette America steel wheels. Stock hubcabs.

VIN J59S107109 Born in St. Louis Missouri. Odometer reads 34,799 miles.

List of FI parts included with the car:

Distributor p/n 1110914 dual point serial # 8H12

FI unit: p/n 7017320 ('60-thru '61). We do not have the base plate

· Air meter p/n - 7014922

· Fuel meter p/n 7014781

· Center section p/n 7014944

· Air cleaner box, riginal

· Fuel pump

Car is a beautiful example of a '59 C1. Starts and drives fantastic. Asking $69,999.00 inc./FI parts

Car is listed locally, e reserve the right to cancel the ad at any time. Additional photos upon request. Car will be shown by appointment only.