1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1958

Listed price

$50,000

Location

Seattle, Washington

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

85,901 miles

The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette marked a pivotal moment in the C1 generation, solidifying its identity as America's sports car with a more expressive, chrome-laden design. This year introduced quad headlights, prominent chrome "teeth" in the grille, and faux hood louvers, giving it a flashier aesthetic that resonated with the era's optimism. Beneath the surface, the '58 retained the robust chassis and potent small-block V8 powerplants that had quickly established the Corvette's performance credentials. It was also a significant year for the optional 283 cubic-inch "fuelie" engine, a sophisticated mechanical fuel injection system that offered an impressive 1 hp per cubic inch in its most powerful tune, making it one of the hottest American cars of its day and a formidable competitor on both the street and the track. This particular 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible represents a truly compelling opportunity for restoration, having been stored in a garage and untouched since 1990. Its factory fuel-injected 283 cubic-inch engine, paired with a manual transmission, speaks to its original high-performance specification. Showing 85,901 miles on the odometer, this Corvette comes with a hardtop and a documented history of care, including receipts for maintenance and fuel fill-ups, with current ownership tracing back to at least 1976. Originally a California car, it spent its later years garaged in Washington State. This is a chance to revive a genuine piece of American automotive history, bringing its factory fuel-injected glory back to life.