Original 1957 Chevrolet Corvette powered by the numbers matching 283 cu. in. / 250 h.p. engine with the numbers matching fuel injection and backed by the original 2-speed Power glide transmission.
NO TRADES
The current owner purchased the car approximately 8 years ago from a ‘dealer’ in the Northeast, and it came with no papers or documentation. It is believed to have not come with a soft top and the hardtop has been reconditioned and remains boxed up. No photos were taken since it was not opened, but it does come with the car. Current mileage shows to be 104,000 and it is believed that somewhere during its ownership the car had the driveline, suspension, and some of the chrome rebuilt or replaced.
A phone call was made to the Corvette registry and it is believed a fuel-injected 283/250 h.p. backed by a Power glide automatic transmission was rare and they only had a record of 3 cars in existence; this made number 4.
I know everyone talks about “numbers matching” all the time, and I will admit that I am not a Corvette expert, but the car was evaluated by a well-respected shop (Tony’s Corvette Shop, in Gaithersburg, MD) and this is their evaluation.
It is a fuel-injected; automatic Corvette painted in its original Polo white with a silver cove. The lacquer paint is a repaint and shows some age with ‘crow’s feet’ in areas (see photos). Most of the chrome is original with some parts like the rear bumper and emblems being re-plated or replaced. All of the body panels and bonding strips are original and still in place. The car does not appear to have been in any serious accidents, the only spot that shows some repair is the left front marker light area.
The entire report will, of course, go with the car when it is sold.
The ’57 starts easily and runs great. It’s a pleasure to drive.
Listed below are SOME of the numbers pulled from the report which helped to verify the Corvettes originality.
ATTENTION DEALERS!!! ALL PAYMENTS ARE MADE TO MY BUSINESS ACCOUNT AND NOT THE OWNER’S OF THE VEHICLES. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
SPECIFICATIONS
- Body & Paint
- New gas tank and lines
- Wiper motor: 5047991
- All original panels and bonding strips
- Windshield was replaced, door glass is original
- Engine & Transmission
- Block casting# and date: 3731548 / A 31 7 (1/31/57)
- Engine stamping: F313FK (283/250 AT) no broach marks
- Fuel Inj Unit#: 7014520
- FI unit tag: 1360 (not original)
- FI Air Meter 1951
- FI Fuel Meter 7014522 (stamped)
- Alternator 1102043 dated 8B6 (2/6/56)
- Dewitt Replacement radiator w/57c tag
- Distributor: 1110905
- Exhaust Manifolds: L-3733975 R-3733976
- Transmission front: 3719243 (A 23 7) 1/23/57
- Starter: 1107664
- Fuel Pump: 4346
- Interior
- Reupholstered seats and carpeting
- Door panels are original
- Dash pad could be a replacement item
- Chassis & Differential
- Rear Differential: 3:55 3725899
- All new suspension parts including brakes & hardware, springs, and bushings which would be original to the car.
I am listing this vehicle as a representative (broker) for the owner. All photographs and videos were taken by me. All of the information presented was given to me by the owner. All questions will be directed to me and answered in a timely manner.
NO TRADES
DEPOSITS ARE DONE THROUGH PAYPAL AND ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE BY WIRE TRANSFER OR CASH.
CASHIER’S CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY MAJOR NATIONAL BANKS, BUT CHECK MUST CLEAR BEFORE TITLE AND BILL OF SALE ARE RELEASED. IN PERSON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
FEEL FREE TO CALL OR TEXT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS @ 410-937-0719… J.D.
Vehicle is no longer covered under manufacturer warranty, it will be sold as-is, where-is with no warranty expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request prior to the close of the sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
PLEASE BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
I have been an active eBay seller of cars and other items for since 2002 and maintained a close to a 100% rating during most of that period. Around 2011 I started an online service assisting owners of Classic, Vintage, and Muscle cars to sell their vehicles without them leaving the garage. These are private individual owners who do not want to deal with the public and all of the endless phone calls, “Tire kickers”, and other nonsense that goes on when trying to sell a car. They just want someone to sell it!!
References can be provided upon request. Feel free to call me at 410-937-0719
Thank you
J.D. Kurzmann