1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Under the leadership of Harley Earl, 1958 saw the first major redesign of the Corvette since the all-new version was launched two years earlier. While the 1957s were famous for introducing the legendary ‘Fuelie’, the 1958 Corvette brought a new twin headlight look which would remain largely unchanged until the Stingray made its debut in 1963. 1958 was also the year that the Corvette first featured the louvered “washboard” hood and the chrome trunk “suspenders.” The interior was also thoroughly modernized, with a dashboard layout that put all of the important instruments directly in front of the driver.
Not only was 1958 an important year for styling, the Corvette was finally starting to find success in motorsport. That year, a Corvette finished first in the sports car class at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb; Glen Minder drove a ‘Vette to 153 mph at Bonneville, and Jim Jeffords took home the SCCA National B-Production Championship in the ‘Purple People Eater,’ a Corvette SR-2. These successes greatly contributed to the Corvette legend and have made the ‘58 a true collector’s piece.
Indianapolis driver Jim Rathmann and Dick Doane drove a 1958 Corvette to 12th overall at the 1958 12 Hours of Sebring and place first in class.
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Sources & Further Reading
1.Friedman Dave. Corvette Racing Thunder. Gullstrand Motor Productions: 2003.
In Detail
| tags | c1c |
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
| production | 6339 |
| price $ | $ 3,176 |
| engine | V8 |
| position | Front, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| block material | Cast Iron |
| valvetrain | Pushrod OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed | 4-Barrel Carburettor |
| displacement | 4638 cc / 283 in³ |
| bore | 98.4 mm / 3.875 in |
| stroke | 76.2 mm / 3.00 in |
| power | 164.1 kw / 220 bhp @ 4800 rpm |
| specific output | 47.43 bhp per litre |
| transmission | Borg-Warner 4-Speed |
| gear ratios | 2.20:1, 1.66:1, 1.31:1, 1.00:1 |
Auction Sales History
Auction Source: Paul & Chris Andrews Collection by RM Sotheby’s
Auction Source: The Amelia Island Auction 2015 by Bonhams
1957 Chevrolet Corvette E57S100774 – sold for €107,222
Auction Source: Artcurial Motorcars à 2013 Rétromobile
1957 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster E57S104521 – sold for €72,000
A one-owner car for the first 50-or-so years of its life, the Corvette was seldom used and had not been on the road since the early 1980s. In 2008 the ‘Vette was purchased by Daisy’s Car, Delaware where a full restoration was carried out to ‘100 point’ standard. Purchased by the current vendor in January 2012, it benefits from further works that have included a new bonnet and front wings, the existing ones being not quite right. A multi concours-winning car in the last two years, ‘on the button’ and ready to enjoy, this beautiful and rare Chevrolet Corvette is offered with current MoT certificate and Swansea V5C document.
Auction Source: 2012 Goodwood Revival Sale by Bonhams
Auction Source: Amelia Island 2012 by RM Auctions
1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 283/270 HP –
Here is the kind of 1957 Corvette C1 enthusiasts dream about: a performance-equipped 1957 California car sold new in San Diego with owner history, freshly restored to NCRS Top Flight specifications with all the correct numbers and date codes. Powered by the 469C 283/270 HP dual 4-bbl engine, it also incorporates a T-10 4-speed with all NOS gears and X-code 4.56 rear end (a 3.36 open is included at no extra cost). Its Arctic Blue paint and Beige interior are complemented with a Beige soft top, all new and all exceptionally well done.
Auction Source: 2011 Monterey Daytime Auction by Mecum
Auction Source: 2011 Monterey Daytime Auction by Mecum
1957 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel-Injected Roadster –
Equipped with the impressive 283 ci/283 hp, fuel-injected V-8 engine, this superb 1957 Corvette has benefited from a four-year, frame-off restoration completed in February of this year. With work done at Rods by Dutch in Fountain Hills, Arizona, we are told this car is presented to NCRS standards. The Aztec Copper paint is in perfect condition and looks exceptional against the Corvette’s beige side coves and matching beige vinyl interior. The 283-cubic inch engine, which is reportedly original to the car, is mated to a four-speed gearbox.
Auction Source: 2011 St. John’s Auction by RM
1957 Chevrolet Corvette – sold for $77,000
This striking, two-owner 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was purchased new by the original owner from Parkland Chevrolet of Asheville, North Carolina, and it has remained in the same area ever since. In 2006, the estate of the original owner sold the Corvette to the current owner, who commissioned a high quality, body-off restoration to NCCA show-quality standards that was completed over the next two years.
Auction Source: 2011 Amelia Island Auction by RM Auctions
1957 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel-Injected Roadster –
Fitted with the hot RPO 579 B/E 283 horsepower V8 engine with Rochester fuel injection, this 1957 Corvette was an original California black-plate car with a sound, rust-free chassis before receiving a complete, frame-off restoration at the hands of experienced Corvette experts. Finished in Venetian Red and complemented by a red vinyl interior, this very desirable example is also equipped with a four-speed manual transmission and a black convertible top, as well as a hard top, radio delete plate, black sidewall tires and a set of small, original-type hubcaps. The quality of the restoration was confirmed on the show field, with class wins at the 2007 Glenmoor Gathering as well as the 2005 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. While fuel injected examples are incredibly rare, the car offered here is also one of just 664 that were originally equipped with a four-speed manual transmission.
Auction Source: 2009 Meadow Brook Concours
1957 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster – sold for $63,250
Finished in Onyx black with optional silver coves and a red interior, this 1957 Corvette Roadster was the recipient of a frame-off restoration by Corvette specialists Classic Restorations in Michigan during the mid-nineties. Covering only 816 miles since then, this example remains in excellent overall condition and features the highly desirable 270-hp dual quad, 283-cu. in. V8. Sporting the extremely rare four-speed manual transmission along with the optional 15″ wheels and chrome spinner hubcaps with BF Goodrich wide whitewall tires, this example also features an aftermarket vintage Corvette AM/FM radio and comes complete with an original Wonderbar Radio.
Auction Source: RM Auctions’ 2010 Sports & Classics of Monterey
1957 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel-Injected Roadster –
This 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel-Injected Roadster is finished in white with silver coves and a red interior and features the extremely rare and desirable high-performance 283 bhp V8 engine that is equipped with Rochester fuel-injection. It currently comes equipped with a four-speed manual transmission for driving pleasure, however, the original three-speed used for NCRS judging still accompanies the car, as do all the restoration records and receipts from its body-off restoration in the early 1990s. In the same ownership for the past seven years, the current owner reports that he has replaced the top, interior, radiator, windshield rubber, tires, and trunk mats and that the car remains in excellent running and driving condition.
Auction Source: RM Auctions’ 2010 Sports & Classics of Monterey
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