Modified Roman Red 1959 Corvette 383/400

Auction Results $62,000 March, 2007 Barrett-Jackson, Palm Beach, Florida Lot #433.

Modified Roman Red 1959 Corvette 383/400

383cid/400hp V8 with a 5-speed transmission and 4-wheel disc brakes. Complete custom restoration with contemporary drivetrain. This 59 Corvette appears completely stock from the outside but underneath lies a 383, 400 horsepower stroker with phase VGM bow-tie heads, Edelbrock performer series intake and carburator, jet exhaust manifolds and chrome Edelbrock valve covers. The engine is bolted to a 5 speed Doug Nash trany pushing the 411 rear, to stop this custom 59 its equipped with 4 wheel disc brakes. This is one of the finest driving 59's on the road today. The car comes with 20 years of documentation.

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