1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

For consignment, a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette convertible showing 54,900 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This is a pro street version of one of the most iconic classic cars in American history and with side pipes, ladder bars, and a raked stance, this little red Corvette has a big presence!  

Exterior
Roman Red is the color coverage here and covers not only the body of the car, but the aftermarket hood with its enormous power bulge and what's lurking underneath, we'll soon learn about. A Snowcrest White cove offers the most dramatic exterior feature among a long list of special features and houses the straked faux fender vent that gives this artful expression motion when standing still. The glorious curves of the rear section are augmented but not interrupted by the flush bullet shaped tail lights leading the eye to the split chrome bumper and then the outstretched ladder bars trailing behind. The toothed grille is also flanked by chrome bumpers under dual headlights that send a streak of stainless trim back over the fender and bookend the crossed flag emblem on the nose. The curved glass of the windshield fronts the cabin, while a red painted roll bar resides behind it. 15-inch Cragar SS wheels spice things up and a white canvas top closes the interior and marks the only place we find an imperfection with some loose covering of the support bows of the top.    

Interior
Red vinyl serves as the door panel with a wave of textured aluminum adding visual interest and housing the silver knobbed door opener. Disconnect the roll cage brace and enter red vinyl buckets that seem to melt into the bodywork in dual coves, and both are found in good condition. The three spoke red steering wheel leads to a symmetrical gauge arrangement, now with AutoMeter units in glossy lipstick colored housing and topped by an arching speedometer expressing a top speed of 160 mph. In the center stack, additional gauges are added, some knobs for ventilation and an analogue clock, while a grab handle is afforded the passenger with a rounded nameplate to remind them what the thrill is all about. A polished Hurst shifter is on the floor over a low pile red carpet in fine condition. The trunk is a showy workplace with polished stainless dressing up the floor, tubbed inner fender wells, and a fuel cell. 

Drivetrain
More show worthy visuals are noted in the engine bay where a 454ci V8 with polished Moroso valve covers flank a Holley 4-barrel carb over and Edelbrock Victor intake. Behind it, a Tremec TR3550 5-speed manual transmission that routes power the Dana 60 in back with 4.10 gears. Wilwood front disc brakes are on hand and drums are in back to support the effort. 

Undercarriage
Fantastically clean underneath where polished ladder bars lead to a polished rear differential cover and the bottom side of the fuel cell. Everything is basically black or red or polished underneath and rust free. Headers lead directly to the side pipes and suspension consists of coil springs up front and coil overs with the aforementioned ladder bars in back.  

Drive-Ability
We knew that short wide exhaust would produce some decibels and both sides delivered in every way. They will hear you coming from the next county and we might be able to get the attention of Maple Grove Raceway, about 10 miles up the road. The Vette puts out obvious power and straight away handling is solid. A few key elements are not working on this pro streeter, including the speedometer, odometer, tachometer, heater blower, and horn. All remaining functions available operate as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. 

We called them wheelie bars when we were kids and it's not out of the realm of possibility that this big 454 could propel the fiberglass Vette skyward, but we're not going to test that theory. Run it, show it, or simply enjoy summer time ice cream adventures with your favorite family member of the day, this beast scratches every itch for the need for speed and to own an iconic American classic.

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J-Corvette
59-1959
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant

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