1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1958

Listed price

$42,500

Location

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

100,000 miles

The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette represents a pivotal year in the C1 generation, marking a significant styling refresh that solidified its place as America's sports car. This was the year the Corvette truly embraced chrome and ornamentation, introducing the iconic quad headlamp design, faux hood louvers, and distinctive chrome trunk spears – a styling cue that earned it the nickname "washboard" for its ribbed appearance. While some purists preferred the cleaner lines of earlier models, the '58 was a bold statement, reflecting the exuberant design trends of the era and selling over 9,000 units, a new record for the Corvette at the time. It continued to offer a range of potent small-block V8 engines, cementing its reputation for performance and style. This 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is presented as a rolling project, offering a compelling foundation for restoration. Showing 100,000 miles, it comes with an excellent firewall and trunk area, providing a solid starting point for the intricate work ahead. While the fiberglass front clip and '58 washboard hood are reproductions, they accurately capture the distinctive styling of the model year. Under the hood, a non-running 010 350 core engine is paired with an automatic transmission core, ready for a full rebuild to bring its powertrain back to life. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a classic C1 Corvette, ready for a dedicated enthusiast to return it to its former glory.