Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present a 1957 Chevrolet Custom Red Corvette Roadster w/ both Cloth Top & Fiberglass Hardtop!
VIN:E57S100487; built 10/ 56, 1st '57 model production mo. Odometer: 75240
Eng #:106869; ID: F0105HH (high perf 365hp); Casting 3782870
Features:
* 1965 327 CID, L76, 4bbl 365 HP w/ "double hump" fuel injection heads 30-30 solid lifters
* Edelbrock Performer manifold #2101
* Holley 4010 4bbl 600CFM w/ vac sec, manual choke aluminum carb
* Be Cool aluminum radiator
* New replacement, vented fuel tank
* Aluminum coolant overflow system w/ sightglass
* All Stainless Steel exhaust
* Firestone P215 70R15FR480 Steel Belted Radials
* Performance 7 Qt Chrome Oil Pan
* Melling 10550 Hi-Vol, Std Press, Performance Oil Pump
* Chevrolet HEI electronic ignition (ca. 1976)
* Muncie "Rockcrusher" M-22 4-speed manual transmission post 1970 vintage
* Shifter from a Super T-10 Borg Warner racing transmission
*'75 Monte Carlo 8mm long plug wires
* 1969 Corvette Rally wheel covers
* 1958 Corvette covered (waterproof) tail light assemblies
* 4:11 rear axel
* 190 deg thermostat
* Secret "cut out" switch to starter
* Exempt from CA smog requirements
* Misc Spare Parts Included
* Fiberglass hardtop with Plexiglass
* Complete documentation on both the 1957 Corvette & 1965 327 4bbl high-perf engine
* Custom interior needs some finishing work / restoration
* Power windows need restoration
* New battery
Potential racing/ drags audience.
Secrets: The only real one is the cutout switch disguised as a stock knob on the dash right next to the ignition, its labeled Pull-Defrost. It must be pulled out to use the key in the normal way (and pushed in to stop with the key). Because of the high performance engine and solid lifters, one needs to pull full choke (dash knob) until it kicks over, then immediately push in (off) all the way as it begins running. It has a modern alternator and big battery and has been starting very reliably.
Finally, we have a lot of data (books, notes) which since the car is modified gives very valuable insight (S/ Ns, part nos, dates, experience, and a lot of particulars to especially the engine modifications, settings etc. which are not only a key selling point, but also would save the new buyer a whole lot of time not having to research on their own.
