1958 Chevrolet Corvette Red with silver inserts

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette Red with silver inserts

Year

1958

Listed price

$130,000

Location

Nyack, New York

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

5,000 miles

The Chevrolet Corvette burst onto the scene in 1953, a daring American response to the European sports car. By 1958, the C1 Corvette had evolved significantly from its Polo White origins, shedding its initial six-cylinder powerplant for V8 supremacy and embracing a more flamboyant, chrome-laden aesthetic. This was the year of exposed headlights, a prominent grille with nine vertical teeth, and perhaps most notably, the decorative chrome strips on the trunk lid, earning it the affectionate nickname "washboard" among enthusiasts. While some purists yearned for the simpler lines of earlier C1s, the '58 represented a bolder, more luxurious take on America's Sports Car, a testament to its continuous evolution and growing market appeal. This stunning 1958 Corvette RestoMod beautifully marries that iconic styling with modern performance and reliability. Showing a remarkable 0 miles since its comprehensive transformation, this build is a fresh slate for its next owner. Underneath its striking red paint with silver coves, it boasts a potent LT1 engine sourced from a 1990-1996 Corvette, promising a significant upgrade in power and drivability over the original carbureted setup, all managed by a smooth automatic transmission. The meticulous restoration extends to a complete new fuel system, including a new tank, pump, and regulators, ensuring optimal performance. Braking is equally modernized with a new master cylinder, proportioning valves, and fresh flex lines, providing confident stopping power for contemporary roads. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a meticulously re-engineered classic that delivers the best of both worlds.