CMC is honored to present this 1957 Corvette "Fuelie" 283 HP Duntov Cam car. the number matching 283 engine including the rare 7014360 Fuel Injection Unit. This car was part of the Bloomington Gold Special Collection and was Bloomington Gold Certified. This Corvette also won a Top Flight Award and was featured in Automobile Quarterly, "Corvette, An American Legend". With complete owners history from new, and arguably the most desirable colors Artic Blue/silver, this is one Corvette to keep!
The Complete Owners History of this Iconic "Fuelie"
The original owner of this car ordered this car from the factory with the 283 F.I. 283HP engine, 3 Speed Manual transmission, and 4:56 Positraction Rear end. The original color was Artic Blue. The car was brought to the local drag strip from time to time. The second owner repainted the car, given it a custom interior, and wire wheels. He showed the car at Rod and Custom shows.
In 1973, after two years of coercion, Gary Allen convinced a close friend to swap the 57 for a 69 Stingray. Although the 57 only had 43,000 miles on it, it needed a total restoration. Gary brought the car to an entrusted Corvette Restoration Shop. About six months later, the Car and the body shop owner disappeared. The car and body man were found in a small town 100 miles away. The car was finally taken to Larry Elder Corvette Restoration in Kansas City, Missouri. where it went through a total thorough restoration back to the exact original condition.
After Gary Allen acquired the car, he learned that he actually knew the original owner. The original owner provided Gary with a lot of information about the car. He told him that the dealer had a recall on 7014360 Fuel Injection unit's spider and connecting tubes for better performance and acceleration! He also talk about the original blue paint fading within the first couple of years. As you can see, the owner history is all there and very important on the documented Fuel Injection car.
Options included on this extraordinary Corvette include:
579B 283 HP Fuel Injection (713 built)
679 Positraction Rear Axle 4:56 (--built)
Artic Blue/Silver coves (258 built)
Heater
Am Signal Seek Radio
Courtesy lights
windshield washer
two tone paint combination
After breaking down the numbers it is mostly likely that this is the only one built with these colors and options.
All of the parts and components are correct for this car and here is a list of part numbers from our car.
EL Code engine block 283 HP Manual transmission
3731539 heads
Rochester Fuel Injection unit # 7014360
Distributor #110905
Generator # 1102043
Documentation is very important on a fuel injected corvette and this car has its complete owners history. Also included is the original order build sheet that was found under the seat. The car has the owners manual and RPO code book, original registration receipts, 1957 inspection stickers,a sheet showing all dated glass,The Top Flight Awards, Bloomington Gold Certification Award, Bloomington Gold Special Collection,and original classified ad for the car. This car was chosen by Bloomington Gold to represent the 1957 model year. This is a very special Corvette. We are looking for a special collector that understand just how important this car is in Corvette History.
If looks are not enough, you must hear this Corvette run. It is the most dependable and reliable fuel injection Corvette that I have ever driven. The car starts instantly with a touch of the key. Immediately you will hear the solid lifter Duntov Cam 283 come to life. Upon acceleration, you hear the sweet sound of the exhaust which is music to the ears. the car goes into all gear great and runs and drive like its 1957 again. The Frame Off restoration was done some years ago but it has only been driven 185 miles since then. The car was restored back to new again. All original components were rebuilt and still preform like new. All the gauges are restored. All lights work. Even the original radio and heater work well. This is a rare opportunity to buy a very special Corvette. Do not miss out on the extraordinary Fuelie.
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Contact CMC today. Let us help you with the car of your dreams.
Carolina Muscle Cars Inc,
2020 Lufkin Road, Apex, NC 27539
919-367-9002
Carolina Muscle Cars is a full service, Classic Car Dealer in NC specializing in classic, muscle, exotic and sport cars. We Sell, Buy, Service and Restore Dream Cars! We also offer Finance and Shipping.
When considering a Classic Car Dealer, have confidence knowing we go back 30 years in this Industry. We understand your needs, wants and expectations. We have firsthand knowledge to take your Classic Car to the level you desire.
Contact CMC and access the resources of a longtime enthusiast who understands the history and possesses the unique skills needed to meet your goals. To us, it’s more than a Classic car business. It’s personal. It’s passion.
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