1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Fuelie Roadster
- Engine
- 283 cu in (approx. 4.6L) V8 with Rochester fuel injection, up to 290 bhp
- Colour
- Signet red with white accent coves
A 1958 Chevrolet Corvette roadster equipped with the Rochester fuel-injection system, finished in Signet Red with white accent coves and a red interior. Representative of the revised C1 styling introduced that year — quad headlamps, nine-tooth grille, and louvred hood — the car underwent a comprehensive body-off restoration in 2000 covering the engine, transmission, fuel-injection system, suspension, interior, chrome, and soft top. It was subsequently presented at an NCRS event in Orlando in 2002, earning a Third Flight award.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$156,800
Competition
- 2002NCRSNCRS Event OrlandoThird Flight award
Car was judged at an NCRS regional gathering in Orlando, Florida, earning a Third Flight classification following inspection.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2000Restoration
Full body-off restoration encompassing an engine rebuild, transmission rebuild, and fuel-injection system rebuild, along with replacement of the suspension, interior, chrome trim, and soft top.
- —Service
Pre-sale preparation including thorough interior and exterior detailing, mechanical inspection, fuel-system service with injection unit optimisation, fitting of a new pump drive cable, fuel filter replacement, and installation of a correct OEM-style AC Delco battery.
Work carried out in preparation for the auction offering.
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