1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

$49,000
Top Bidder: Tri-County
8 Bids11 Comments
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Auction ended September 12th, 2:00pm EDT
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C-1Corvette1959Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044Identity Verified Ask Seller a Question

Vehicle Specifications

  • VIN
    N/A
  • Classic Car ID
    102099006
  • Stock Number
    N/A
  • Category
    American Classics
  • Body Style
    Convertible
  • New/Used
    Used
  • Mileage
    17,000 miles
  • Engine
    8 Cylinder
  • Condition
    Very Good
  • Doors
    2
  • Drivetrain
    2 wheel drive - rear
  • Suspension
    6cyl style notched front sway bar with HD suspension, the front sway bar has a larger diameter, it is the original notched version with-the HD suspension includes stiffer, shorter front springs-5 leaf rear springs
  • Transmission
    4 Speed Manual
  • Exterior Color
    White
  • Interior Color
    Red
  • Seat Color
    Red

Vehicle Overview

1959 C1 Corvette 2-Dr Convertible with soft and hard top, all original vin# parts, and matching numbers to verify. 4-speed, 8 cylinder, 283 cid 290 hp, manual transmission.This beauty is still adorned with the original white exterior paint and red interior vinyl and original carpeting. The original rims and white wall tires are available with the sell, as well as, the newly replaced chrome wheels seen in the photos. The original steering column, gear shift, and dash panel are still in place. Cyrus, runs beautifully and has placed first in many competitions. With only 2 owners this car has been maintained for 65 years and still has a harmonious roar and classic beauty. No rust, no dings, a couple of very small chips in the paint. Clean Title. Only parts replaced: radiator, alternator, and starter w/New Chevy parts (still have the original radiator and alternator on hand)

Mechanical

Engine runs great starts right up. Everything is original parts except the radiator, alternator, and starter w/New Chevy parts (still have the original radiator and alternator on hand)

Exterior

Original paint job on the car. No dings or rust. A few very small paint chips.

Interior

Original vinyl seats springs still in good condition no rips in vinyl. Original loop carpet will want to have restretched or replaced. Original steering wheel has a couple cracks, original dashboard, and original clutch, speedometer has stopped

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Yes the hubcaps, hard top come with the purchase. As well as the wheels and tires shown.

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@tri-county Reserve prices are undisclosed to protect the seller. Revealing the reserve price often hinders bidding, especially as the auction approaches or reaches that value. Please avoid asking sellers about reserves during the auction. The Vehicle Auction Page will indicate when the reserve is met.

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What is the reserve? Clifford

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Reserve not met, bid to $49,000
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Bid to $49,000
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Bid to $47,700

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