1957 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1957

Listed price

$26,500

Location

Manchester, Maryland

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

57,000 miles

The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette stands as a pivotal year in the model's early history, refining the formula that would cement its place as America's sports car. While earlier C1s established the Corvette's presence, the '57 introduced significant advancements, most notably the option of Rochester Ramjet fuel injection – a technological marvel at the time that pushed power figures to an advertised 283 horsepower from its 283 cubic-inch V8, famously marketed as "one horsepower per cubic inch." This era also saw the Corvette establish its racing bona fides, competing fiercely in SCCA and drag racing circuits, laying the groundwork for its legendary performance heritage. With only 6,339 examples produced, the 1957 Corvette remains a highly sought-after classic, embodying the burgeoning post-war American automotive performance scene. This particular 1957 Corvette, showing 57,000 miles on the odometer, carries a rich and documented history as a dedicated drag car, having campaigned in E/Modified Production, D/Modified Production, and later Super Gas with Dave Sorce behind the wheel. It currently presents as a meticulously prepared rolling chassis, ready for its next powerplant. The vehicle is set up for a big-block engine and a Turbo 400 automatic transmission, complete with headers, motor plates, a removable transmission cross member, and driveshaft. Beneath its classic lines lies a full tube chassis, a Dana 60 4-link rear end, and a strut front end with disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering, ensuring modern performance capabilities. Remarkably, this Corvette was street-driven as recently as 2010, retaining street tires, lights, and a full Flowmaster exhaust system, along with complete fuel and cooling systems. This '57 Corvette offers a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of drag racing history, perfectly poised for a return to the strip or a spirited drive on the street.