For decades Corvette has provided exhilarating, approachable performance to anyone with access to a Chevrolet dealer. You might say the storied brand has done it all. It's the flagship for today's General Motors Company. It's the standard for sub-$100K athleticism. And in the 1960s, deep in the first wave of muscle cars, fine automobiles like this Bloomington Gold winning roadster gave serious credibility to the line "Excitement Is Standard Equipment". Are you a serious enthusiast who's looking for a traditional, investment grade classic? Here's a premium slice of the American Dream!
PURE CLASS...
This award-winning Vette's curvaceous body was massaged back to glory during a thorough restoration completed by the current owner. Like most C1s, the car was originally assembled at GM's new-for-1954 St. Louis manufacturing facility. And, like most restored C1s, its fit and finish presents much better now than it did new. In fact, during the process of stripping the body bare, it was noted that the body is remarkably clean, all original, and showing no sign of previous damage. And today, layered in a classy coat of Ermine White the car rolls as one spectacular classic that's superbly detailed.
DUAL-QUAD
Tilt this roadster's glossy hood and you'll find its original 283 cubic inch, dual-quad V8 that was professionally rebuilt by Simonek Performance of Wyckoff, NJ. The car's big 4-barrels, which breathe through a small, louvered air cleaner, funnel life into a correct Winters aluminum intake. At the sides of that intake, correct heads hang finned Corvette valve covers over correct, fully restored exhaust manifolds. Behind those manifolds, an un suppressed distributor sequences fire through chrome-sleeved plug wires. And in front of those wires, an aluminum, Harrison-branded radiator circulates coolant through GM hoses and reproduction tower clamps. In addition to its killer powerplant, this Corvette offers a thoroughly detailed engine bay that's complete with an AC fuel bowl, a tagged Delco-Remy generator, a small Harrison expansion tank and a reproduction Delco battery. The car's first-rate aesthetics, which mix smooth, Satin Black framing with a bright, Chevy Orange core, create great texture and excellent contrast. And naturally, the mill proudly displays a correct 3756519 casting number.
FINE DETAILS
Flip this C1 upside down and you'll find a sturdy, road-ready X-frame that's bolted to solid, virtually spotless floors. Behind the motor, a stout Borg Warner 4-speed twists torque through a 3.70 geared rear end. At the ends of the floors, a fully restored double A-arm front and solid axle rear suspension has been completely returned to factory specifications. At the corners of the car, standard drum brakes complement good handling characteristics with solid and confident stops. Exhaust is managed by big, true-dual pipes, which span a U-shaped crossover and factory replacement mufflers. Power meets the pavement through stainless capped steelies, which spin fresh 6.70-15 BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewall tires. And everything, from this Corvette's marked steering box to lettered frame, is fully sorted and ready to go.
PURE GLORY
In keeping with the rest of this Vette's high quality restoration, interior outfitting is both purposeful and enduring. The car's textured seats, which are equipped with simple lap belts, show factory fresh. Front and center, stylish, retro gauges and matching clock look great decorating Chevrolet's famous dual-cowl dash. The center stack remains clean and purposeful thanks to a factory radio delete plate. At the middle of the floor, a petite chrome shifter is as handsome as it is stylish. And in front of the driver, a speed-drilled steering wheel spins a glossy red rim around a polished cross-flag horn button.
Combining high quality restoration with acute detailing, and fresh Bloomington Gold award, this investment grade Corvette is one of the best classics money can buy! Call, click or visit https://www.RKMotors.com for your chance to enjoy an American legend!
Specs:
Highly detailed restoration
2024 Bloomington Gold award
Original Dual Quad 283/270hp V8
Date correct T10 4-speed manual transmission
Factory radio delete
3.70 open differential
Ermine White exterior
Red interior
Hard top
Restored soft top frame and new Al Knoch unfitted date code correct soft top included
Restored using NOS parts everywhere possible
White wall tires
Restoration documented with photos
Receipt for engine rebuild
2024 Bloomington Gold award certificate and judging sheets included
