1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible – Original Fuelie | No-Expense-Spared Nut & Bolt Restoration Iconic 1st-generation C1 Corvette freshly restored with a full nut and bolt restoration-every detail rebuilt to show-quality standards. Same owner since the early 1970s-a long-term enthusiast-owned Corvette with rare provenance. Originally a factory fuel-injected car-still includes the original FI 539 heads. (A correct fuel injection unit can be sourced at additional cost.) Now equipped with a rebuilt Chevrolet V8 upgraded with period-correct dual Carter 2x4-barrel carburetors producing an estimated 300 horsepower-a proper nod to Corvette racing heritage. Includes the original rebuilt 3-speed manual transmission-a true driver's gearbox. Features the original rebuilt Positraction rear differential-designed for classic power delivery and road grip. Finished in factory-correct Venetian Red paint with matching color coves-mirror finish professionally show-waxed and detailed for top-tier presentation. Topped with a brand-new white convertible soft top-tight fresh and ready for top-down cruising. Interior features new AL Knoch red bucket seats including matching door panels carpet and floor mats-a show-quality restoration inside and out. Retains restored factory gauge cluster with 6000 RPM tachometer 140 MPH speedometer fuel oil temp and clock-all rebuilt and functioning. Classic factory-style 3-spoke steering wheel for authentic 1950s driving feel. Fitted with the optional original heater and defroster-perfect for extending your driving season. All-new chrome and polished stainless trim throughout-gleaming and concours-ready. Retains the original AM "Wonderbar" radio-a rare and correct factory option. Documented with ownership history a letter from the longtime owner repair manual owner's manual Corvette restoration guide and a March 1977 Hot Rod Magazine feature on Corvette fuel injection-a collector's dream. Rides on correct 15" steel wheels with period-correct whitewall radial tires and spinner hubcaps-vintage appearance with modern road manners. Professionally detailed trunk with correct spare tire jack and original hardware. Sounds incredible with rear bumper-exit dual exhaust and stainless steel tips-that unmistakable C1 rumble. This is how you buy a freshly restored 1957 Corvette Convertible-finished in stunning Venetian Red powered by a dual-quad small block and backed by decades of ownership history. A true collector-grade C1 ready for the road or the show field.
