1957 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie
- Engine
- 4.6L (283 cu in) OHV V8 with Rochester mechanical fuel injection, 283 bhp
- Colour
- Cascade Green
A 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 'Fuelie' equipped with the top-specification 283 bhp fuel-injected V-8 and four-speed manual transmission — the first American production car to offer fuel injection. Delivered new through a Chevrolet dealer in Fulton, New York, to a dentist in Webster, New York, who retained it until the 1990s. A subsequent owner commissioned a complete body-off restoration by recognised Corvette specialists in Houston, following which the car earned Bloomington Gold certification, an NCRS Duntov Mark of Excellence, three NCRS Top Flight awards, and an NCRS Performance Verification. Acquired in 2010 for the Andrews Collection.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$170,500
- 1957 →Private saleDr. Howard Lyboldtfull documentation
Dentist based in Webster, New York, who acquired the car by trading in a 1956 Chevrolet; maintained the vehicle carefully throughout his ownership, which continued until sometime in the 1990s.
- 1998 → 2010Acquisition unknownGary Reddickpartial documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive body-off restoration by Houston-based Corvette specialists, during which the exterior color was changed from Aztec Copper to Cascade Green and a factory-correct date-coded four-speed gearbox was fitted.
- 2010 →Acquisition unknownAndrews Collectionfull documentation
Acquired the fully restored vehicle along with an extensive documentation file including the original invoice, service policy papers, pre-delivery inspection form, and various award certificates.
- Date unknownFactory deliveryPalmer's Granite Garage (Chevrolet dealer)full documentation
Franchised Chevrolet retailer in Fulton, New York; served as the delivery point for this vehicle, with the original invoice documenting the transaction.
Competition
- 2001Bloomington Gold CertificationBloomington Gold certified
Car earned this concours-style quality certification following its restoration, establishing its authenticity within the Corvette show circuit.
- 2002NCRSNCRS Duntov Mark of ExcellenceAward recipient
Received the prestigious Duntov Mark of Excellence the year after its Bloomington Gold certification.
- —NCRSNCRS Top Flight Award (multiple)Three separate Top Flight awards earned
The car accumulated three independent Top Flight recognitions across multiple NCRS judging events; specific dates not provided.
- —NCRSNCRS Performance VerificationVerified
All mechanical systems confirmed to be functioning at factory-original standard during this assessment.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1998RestorationKen and Gary Naber
Full body-off restoration executed to a high standard by specialist restorers; the exterior was refinished from the original Aztec Copper to Cascade Green, and a factory-correct, date-coded four-speed manual transmission was installed.
Commissioned by Gary Reddick; the restorers were based in Houston, Texas, and were noted Corvette specialists.
- —Service
Routine and conscientious upkeep carried out throughout the first owner's decades of possession, aimed at long-term preservation of the vehicle.
No specific workshop or dates recorded; described as consistent and careful throughout Dr. Lyboldt's tenure.
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