The early “straight axle” Corvettes are still loved by many for their purity and period style. For most enthusiasts, the ultimate would be an example with the fuel-injected small-block, a four-speed, and 4.11 gears with Positraction, and that’s just how this example is equipped. The bright red paint with white “coves” and red interior is also a classic ’50s Corvette combination. The seller says this fuelie 283-cu.in. engine is the car’s original, and that the Corvette is entirely stock other than the wheels, though the factory steel wheels and wheel covers are said to be included in the sale. The details of the car’s history, including work that’s been done, make it sound like a ready-to-go example of the early V-8 ’Vette, and one that would look nearly new with the stock wheels reinstalled. Images of Corvettes exactly like this one have inspired plenty of daydreams over the years—this one looks ready to make them real.
DESCRIPTION
This 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is fitted with the 290-horsepower, 283-cu.in. Ramjet fuel-injected V8 with the solid-lifter camshaft, a four-speed transmission, and a 4.11:1 Positraction rear axle, per its seller, who says the engine is original to the car. If so, this Vette is 1-of-745 built with that engine option for 1959.
The C1 ‘Vette has also benefited from restoration work by the prior and current owners. “I purchased this car 16 years ago in Scottsdale, Arizona, the seller states. “It’s completely stock other than the wheels and tires and is in very good condition.”
FEATURES
Underhood is a fuel-injected, 290-horsepower 283-cu.in. OHV V8.
The Rochester mechanical fuel injection system was rebuilt in 2023, according to the seller.
A new exhaust system was installed.
The radiator’s core was replaced and mated with original upper and lower tanks.
The four-speed manual transmission was rebuilt and 4.11:1-geared Posi rear-end was reworked.
No prior body damage has been reported.
The exterior was repainted by Corvettes of Auburn and is in “excellent” condition, per the seller.
All of the chrome was redone and the stainless polished in 2017, he adds.
The hardtop was repainted in 2018 and has new coded glass and seals.
The soft top is white.
Inside, the seats were recovered in red vinyl and a new carpet was installed.
The steering box, kingpins, steering column, and rod-ends were rebuilt.
The shocks are new.
Foose chromed aluminum wheels wear BFGoodrich G-Force Sport radial tires.
The odometer shows 10,981 miles, but actual vehicle mileage is not known.
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