Highlights
- One of the earliest ‘57 cars with larger 4.6L V8
- Rare 3spd manual gearbox
- Very pretty car in red and white colour scheme
- Matching numbers across engine, gearbox and colours
- Regularly maintained by long-term Belgium keeper
- Recent service and work to carburettors and the ignition system
The Appeal
Harley Earl produced many four-wheeled masterpieces, but surely few were as masterful as the original Corvette. The car got a light refresh in ‘56 and a larger engine from ‘57, but otherwise, during its life, little needed to change about Detroit’s European-influenced sports car.
This gorgeous C1 is a very early ‘57 and one of the first 87 cars to receive the larger 4.6L version of the small block V8. It is mated to the very rare three-speed manual box, which was the standard option, yet most buyers opted for the optional auto. Finished in cherry red with white plus matching red leatherette cabin, it is said to be factory-correct across engine, gearbox and colour scheme. It is also in superb condition.
The beligum vendor acquired the car in 2010 from the USA. He tells us that it has always been stored in a heated garage when not in use and serviced regularly. The last service was in 2024. The carburettor and ignition system have been serviced recently.
This car’s condition is such that the many details of the original Corvette literally shine. You’ll spot an original wheel and a Chevrolet eight-track stereo in the photos. It is one of the nicest we’ve seen in a while and is both a credit to the owner and a treat for the buyer.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1957
- Originally registered in the USA
- Now belgium registered with registration certificate as shown
- Vendor states the car is matching numbers across colour, engine and gearbox
- VIN number E57S100087
- Acquired by a vendor in the USA in 2010
- Stored in heated garage since purchase when not in use
- Regularly serviced with last service in 2024
- Carburettor and ignition systems recently serviced
- Illinois certificate of title
- 86,870 miles in a five-digit odometer, which is not verified
The Condition
- Cherry red with white side detailing, with paintwork in very good condition
- Vendor states that the colour scheme inside and out is factory correct
- Fibreglass bodywork is naturally rust-free and presents well in photos
- Bodywork shows flush panel fit and no accident damage reported
- Underside as shown in photos
- Extensive bright chromework and original exterior detailing in very good order
- White wall tyres with body colour and factory-correct hub caps
- Red leatherette interior in very good condition with array of original features
- Matching red carpets are also well-kept as shown
- Dials, switchgear and door cards in good order with light age due to originality
- Fitted with a three-spoke red-rimmed wheel and a Chevrolet eight-track stereo
- White vinyl folding roof in good condition with light age to note
The Mechanics
- 4.6-litre 283CI Chevy small block V8 engine
- Three-speed manual gearbox
- Matching numbers engine and gearbox, we are told
- Regularly serviced and maintained since purchase, we are told
- Recently serviced in 2024
- Carburettor and ignition system serviced recently
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