Here is an opportunity to own a very rare and restored piece of vintage 1960’s drag racing. This is an original fuel injected 1957 Chevrolet Corvette which is believed to have competed at the drag strips in the southeastern USA during the mid-60’s to early 70’s in either the gasser or modified sports classes.
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The known history of the car started approximately 13 years ago when it was found in a Florida storage facility where it had supposedly stayed, unmolested since about 1985. It was then purchased by a collector in 2016 who did a complete frame-off restoration but retained the original 60’s green and gold metal flake paint! No work was done to the body so it can retain the original “patina” of that era. He also refinished and used some of the original and rare performance parts of that period such as an NHRA approved Ansen bellhousing and an AC Tachometer.
The Corvette uses a rare, modified Bill Thomas Rochester fuel injection unit which was tuned by Larry Webb. The Vette starts easily and runs great without any overheating issues.
Everything in this car has been redone. From the powder coated frame with a vintage Eelco front lift kit to the Al Knoch seats.
This fuel injected Corvette is now driven on the street and has new wiring for lights, turn signals, horns, and a complete exhaust system with electronic cut outs. Please note there is no emergency brake or wipers. The total mileage on the car since restoration is approximately 1,000 miles.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Engine & Transmission:
- Rebuilt late model 350 cu. in. Chevy small block with low compression pistons.
- “Camel Hump” 2.02” large valve heads.
- Bill Thomas fuel injection tuned by Larry Webb.
- Original tach & fuel injection drive distributor.
- Hydraulic flat tappet cam.
- Jet Hot coated 60’s vintage Headman headers.
- Complete 2 ½” exhaust system with electric cut outs.
- New gas tank and fuel system.
- Special GM Borg Warner “test” T-10 4-speed issued by the Company for racing, dated 7/15/1957. Uses a 1961 main output shaft.
- Ansen “NHRA Approved” bellhousing.
- Hurst shifter
Suspension & Differential:
- Totally rebuilt front and rear suspension using an Eelco front lift kit.
- Powder coated frame.
- Completely new drum brake system.
- 1957 Oldsmobile rear differential with posi-traction, 4:10 gears and “Dutchman” axles.
- NEW 15” Cragar wheels with M/T 26 x 6 front tires and M/T SS 295/65/15 Drag radials on the rear.
Interior:
- Reupholstered Al Knoch seats which allows a taller person (6’+) to sit comfortably.
- New headliner and carpeting.
- Restored original gauges.
- Rare tach-drive AC Tachometer.
Body & Paint:
- Unmolested 60’s era green metal flake paint with gold accents and scoop.
- Chrome and stainless were not refinished, but still look good.
