Garage Find 1957 Corvette Convertible! Running & Driving Straight Axle Project!

Description

1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Red with White Interior

Solid Lifter 283 V8

Four Speed

Power Windows

Red Auxiliary Hardtop

Newer Wide White Tires

PRICE REDUCED TO BOTTOM DOLLAR OF $44,995, or $49,995 WITH FUEL INJECTION, DISTRIBUTOR, AND HEADS

Recently removed from nearly 40 years of storage, this 1957 Vette has been off the road since 1988. Excellent running driving project car that is now turn key and can be driven as you see it. VERY strong solid lifter 283/four speed. Rare power window car, only includes hardtop, no soft top frame is included.

Very complete car as pictured. Chrome is actually quite presentable. Completely mechanically serviced in recent weeks, and can truly be driven anywhere now that all the work is complete. Includes replacement wide white tires w/no miles, correct hubcaps. The frame, and other the areas of rust/concern on most Corvettes of this era are of no concern on this vehicle. The frame is excellent, solid, no rust issues!

Previous owner began stripping the paint on the front of the vehicle in preparation for repaint and bare fiberglass is visible, and in my opinion, a good thing, as you can see what you are getting. The remainder of the car has 40 plus year old paint, which again is a good thing as you can see what's underneath the paint, which isn't always the case with fresh/new paint.
Car may have been an original fuelie Vette. Correct 1957/58 fuel injection unit, distributor/cable, and incorrect heads are available separately on Ebay and are NOT included at the listing price and may be sold at anytime.

The block that's in it appears to be dated "57" but its a Tonawanda block, and has the (incorrect) bosses for motor mounts. A second short block is included, it too is a Tonawanda block, however the stamping on the pad would need to be restamped as it's wrong. It is however a 3731548 casting block with a 57 casting date so it could easily be made in to the correct appearing block.

Original VIN tag (NOT A REPRODUCTION) is on the front door pillar and a clear lien free Ohio title in my dealership name is ready for transfer.

If you are looking for a complete, drivable 1957 Corvette that you can continue to do restoration work on while driving (or tear down and do a total restoration),this isan excellent opportunity to purchase a Corvette that is mechanically sound, needing cosmetics.

For seriously interested buyers, I can send additional pictures, includingpretty much ANY additionally requestedphotos/views. I can send a video of the vehicle starting up/running. Contact me and Iam happy to forward you these or any otherphotosyou'd like to see/watch.

LOW BALL OFFERS will be immediately rejected. The Buy-It-Now is fair for a driver grade 1957 Corvetteof this caliber. Any "make offers" will only be considered/accepted/countered if they are reasonable in nature.

I have been a licensed collector car dealer in Ohio for over 20 years, and I describe my cars fairly and accurately, no matter if it's a $10K or or $100K car. I have sold well over 200 straight axle, mid-year, and steel bumper Corvettes, and typically sell 10-20 cars a year on eBay, and 30-40 a year through the MecumCollector Car Auctions.You are welcome to send me a message and I will be happy to call you. I can help to arrange transportation within the US, or or potentially even overseas. This vehicleis located in Galena Ohio,approximately 20 mins from Columbus Ohio.

Non-negotiable terms: A $500.00Paypal deposit is due within 3 hours of acceptance of an offer. If the vehicle is being picked shipped, the balance is due by wire transfer ONLYwithin 5 days of the close of the auction and the wire must be cleared before the vehicle will be released.This vehicle is sold as is, where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. Please ask any questions, request a phone call for clarification/questions, orrequest additional photos, etc BEFORE bidding/buying/clicking a buy it now. Ohio Residents must pay applicable taxes before the title can be processed in to your name. Vehiclehas a clean/clear Ohio title andis for sale locally and may be sold at any time during the auction. If you have less than25 positivefeedbacks, please contact me BEFORE bidding/clicking the buy-it-now.

The vehicle is for sale on this auction for10 days. If you, or your representative would like to inspect it PRIOR TO PURCHASE/BIDDING, that can easily be arranged, just contact me, as I work with inspection companies quite often. The time after the auction ends is not intended for inspection purposes unless this is agreed to prior acceptance of an offer.

Thanks for looking and email with any questions.