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1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
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Date Posted
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Wed January 3, 2007
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Type Listing
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$53,900.00
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Description:
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1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
350 cu. in. GM crate engine fitted, (with the 290bhp 283 cu. in. Rochester mechanical fuel-injected V8 original engine included) four-speed manual transmission, front independent suspension with A-arms, coil springs and a rigid rear axle and four-wheel drum brakes. Wheelbase: 102"
The 1958 Corvette presented here was a participant in the Great Race 2004 as number 94. Still in race attire, it is fitted with official race decals, and as per regulation, an official Great Race compliant speedometer, as well as an aftermarket oil temperature and water temperature gauge.
The Great Race is America’s longest running vintage automobile rally. More than 100 vehicles, 45 years or older, participate in this challenging time-speed-distance rally. These street legal vintage cars must travel 170 to 480 miles each day on a specific route, taking them across some of America’s most dynamic back roads from Jacksonville, Florida to Monterey, California. One point is scored for every second a racer is off a specific time checkpoint, and as in golf, the lowest score wins. To elevate the challenge, participants may only use an analog clock, wristwatch, regulation speedometer and pencil and paper to chart their miles and progress.
In preparation for the race the Corvette’s original fuel-injected engine was replaced with a GM 350 cubic inch carbureted crate engine. This was done to minimize wear and mileage on the original engine and to guarantee reliability throughout the race. The replacement engine is still mounted in the vehicle with the original fuel-injected engine included in the sale of the car. The white and blue/gray paint is in very fine condition as is the chrome and interior. The odometer reads 59,000 miles but is shared between the original and aftermarket engine. A welcome entry into any future Great Races, or for weekend fun, this Corvette is ready to be driven.
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1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
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RM, Meadow Brook
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8/6/2005
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