CHEVROLET CORVETTE C1

Car is signed in for Coys Auction at Techno Classica on 9 April 2016 - Hall 11 Beautiful two-tone “Venetian Red”/ white 1957 CORVETTE with as new red/white interior and white top. Equipped with the optional 283 cu in with engine suffix EG : with 2 x four barrel Carter WCFB and Hi-Lift producing 270 bhp. Attached to a 3 speed manual . Chevrolet was really into the business with the release of the 1957 model. With a new body, a much better convertible top, real glass roll up windows. Together with the single styling and the cove-side design This car was built with vin code: E57S106183. (August 1957) . The has his matching engine with casting number 3731548 and engine code F 826 (engine built in the Flint plant and assembled on the 26th of August 1957) with engine suffix EG (only 1621 were built with this very powerful optional engine). With the correct aluminum (casting 3739653) and the correct Carter WCFB carburetors with the correct 2613S tag (Front) and 2614S tag (Rear). Correct Delco Remy Generator Date code 7F26. The car was built with following options: 101 : heater 102 : AM radio Wonder Bar 209 : White wall tires 303: 3-speed 440 : two-tone paint combination 469C : 283 cu in / 270 hp engine This C1 was imported into the Netherlands during 1997 and imported into Belgium during 2014. Car was restored. We have checked every number on this car, they are correct in terms of both

tel roel: +32 498 519603 - tel pieter: +32 493 700409 - [email protected] - senator alfons jeurissenlaan 1229-1231, 3520 zonhoven application and chronology. Tough Chevrolet did yet not stamp the vin number of the car on the engine in 1957, the other stampings, casting numbers and most importantly casting dates match. The car has a nice paint job and all chrome parts are in good condition. There are very few small blemishes around the car. The and with a fresh set of Firestone white wall tires and full covers. The entire interior was freshened when the car was restored. The seat covers look almost brand new with absolutely no splits or tears. The carpet is in excellent condition and looks virtually brand new. The dash looks nice with no cracks, scratches or sun damage of any kind. The car starts right away every time. It runs well and idles well. There is no smoke when starting or driving the car. This Corvette has plenty of power and is very fast for a 1950’s era car. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive the car, especially with the top off on a nice day. An unique opportunity to require a 1957 C1 Corvette with all numbers matching (extremely important in Corvette pricing) and this car is very correct. It is an solid investment for a collector who could enjoy this car for several years.

Brand: Chevrolet

Type: Corvette C1

Engine: 283 cu in / 270 hp engine

Year: 1957

Transmission: 3-speed manual transmission

Mileage: 49.380 miles

Exterior: “Venetian Red”/ white

Interior: Red

Price: SOLD

tel roel: +32 498 519603 - tel pieter: +32 493 700409 - [email protected] - senator alfons jeurissenlaan 1229-1231, 3520 zonhoven