1957 CORVETTE RESTORED BY OWNER, FUEL INJECTED , POWERGLIDE, BEAUTIFUL CAR++++++

Chevrolet Corvette 1957 Description

1957 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE WITH HARDTOP, EARLY PRODUCTION VIN 57S100809.
CAR WAS RESTORED BY OWNER. IT RUNS AND DRIVES NICELY AND IS VERY RELIABLE.
I BUILT THE CAR TO DRIVE AND SHOW. IT HAS BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT 4500 MILES SINCE RESTORATION WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS.
CAR WON "BEST CORVETTE" AT THE 2012 LOUISVILLE CONCOURS AT CHURCHHILL DOWNS.
CURRENT MILEAGE IS 78339
VEHICLE IS ONE OF 102 PRODUCED WITH RPO 579C, A 250 HP FUEL INJECTED ENGINE WITH GM POWERGLIDE TRANSMISSION.
ENGINE IS THE ORIGINAL 283 CI, CASTING NUMBER 3731548, DATED I116 SEPT 11, 1956.
FRONT PAD STAMPED F1015FK.
ENGINE HAS BEEN REBUILT AND RUNS GREAT. IT HAS ORIGINAL HEADS PN 3740997, HYDRAULIC LIFTERS, 9 FIN VALVE COVERS AND ALL NEW ORIGINAL COMPONENTS INSIDE AND OUT. CORRECT GENERATOR, REGULATOR, HORNS, WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, FUEL PUMP, 9 FIN VALVE COVERS ETC.
ROCHESTER FUEL INJECTION FIRST DESIGN MODEL NUMBER 7014360, SERIAL NUMBER 1136, VERY EARLY UNIT. FI UNIT HAS ORIGINAL TAG AND IS ALSO STEEL STAMPED ON THE BACK OF THE PLENUM. UNIT IS PICTURED AND DOCUMENTED IN KEN KAYSERS BOOK, HISTORY OF ROCHESTER FUEL INJECTION. IN ADDITION FI HAS ANTI-SIPHON VALVE TO PREVENT HYDRAULIC LOCK AND ENGINE DAMAGE. REBUILT AND TUNED BY BOB WILLIAMS OF SIDNEY, OHIO.
ORIGINAL AIR CLEANER INCLUDED WITH NEW FILTER.
FI DISTRIBUTOR PART NUMBER 1110889, DATED 6K27, DATED 11, 27 1956.
ORIGINAL CAST IRON POWERGLIDE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT.
REAR END GEAR IS 3.55 : 1, OPEN REAR END.
WHEELS ARE ORIGINAL WITH 670 15 BIAS TIRES WITH WIDE WHITEWALLS.
FRAME IS EXCELLENT AND RUST FREE AND COATED WITH BLACK CHASSIS BLACK FINISH.
FRAME STENCIL HAS BEEN APPLIED AS DONE AT FACTORY, ORIENTED UP SIDE DOWN.
ALL SUSPENSION PARTS ARE NEW OR RESTORED INCLUDING BRAKES WITH SILICONE BRAKE FLUID.
BODY IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND PAINTED VENETIAN RED, THE ORIGINAL COLOR.
COLOR EXAMINED BY NCRS JUDGE AND CONSIDERED EXCELLENT MATCH TO ORIGINAL COLOR.
PAINT IS BASE / CLEAR AND LOOKS GREAT APPLIED TO A VERY STRAIGHT BODY.
ALL CHROME IS VERY NICE AND FITS WELL.
CONVERTIBLE TOP IS BEIGE AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION.
HARDTOP IS IN NICE CONDITION BUT COULD USE A REPAINT TO BE PERFECT.
INTERIOR HAS BEEN RESTORED WITH RED AL KNOCH SEAT COVERS, DOOR PANELS, CORRECT CARPET AND DASH RAIL COVER.
RED LEVER LATCH SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN ADDED FOR SAFETY.
DASH TOP IS PAINTED VENETIAN RED WITH BEIGE PAINT ON THE FACE OF THE DASH AND THE STEERING COLUMN.
ALL ORIGINAL GAUGES; SPEEDOMETER, FUEL, BATTERY, WATER TEMP, OIL PRESSURE, CLOCK AND TACHOMETER WORK PERFECTLY.
WONDERBAR AM RADIO AND EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT BOTH WORK FINE.
I SUGGEST THAT THE OWNER INSPECT THE CAR BEFORE PURCHASE.
CAR IS LOCATED IN MIDDLETOWN, OHIO 45042 AND CAN BE INSPECTED ANYTIME BY APPOINTMENT.
CALL ME AT 513 267-3706 WITH QUESTIONS OR OFFERS, BEFORE 11:30 PM EST.
PAYMENT BY WIRE TRANSFER PREFERRED, CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.
$1500.00 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED WITHIN 3 DAYS OF PURCHASE. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKUP OF CAR OR ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION.
GOOD LUCK BIDDING.

On Oct-01-16 at 07:56:43 PDT, seller added the following information:

CALL ME AT 513 267-3706 WITH OFFERS
OR THE BEST PRICE.