DT: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283 4-Speed
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1959
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Corvette
- VIN: J59S104107
- Mileage Shown: 26,736mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Tuxedo Black
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Dealer Fees: None
- Location: Smyrna, GA 30080
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0053753-DT
Representing the first generation of Chevrolet’s iconic Corvette, the C1 introduced quad headlamps, a prominent front grille, and refreshed interior styling for the 1958 model year, with additional refinements following in 1959. This 1959 Corvette has undergone a complete frame-off restoration, finished in Tuxedo Black over a reupholstered red interior. Power is provided by a 283ci V8 engine with Rochester fuel injection, paired with a T-10 4-speed manual transmission. This meticulously restored example is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Georgia.
As part of its rotisserie restoration, this C1 was refinished in Tuxedo Black with a black soft top complemented by chrome brightwork. Details include quad headlamps, a prominent front grille assembly, split bumpers, a driver’s side mirror, and 15″ steel wheels featuring simulated knock-off spinner covers mounted with BFGoodrich Silverton whitewall tires. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
Inside, the cabin has been reupholstered with red vinyl. Red-painted accents along the dashboard, center stack, and three-spoke steering wheel complete the cabin, accented with chrome trim. Accessories include a multi-gauge instrumentation including a 7k-RPM tachometer mounted directly ahead of the steering wheel, a dashboard-mounted rearview mirror, roll-up windows, a passenger side grab handle, a Wonderbar radio, and red carpets with matching floor mats.
Beneath the hood lies a 283ci V8 engine featuring Rochester fuel injection. The rear wheels are driven through a T-10 4-speed manual transmission. No outstanding maintenance items have been reported, and some docuementation is said to accompany the sale.
This sale will include a clean title.
Comments (53)
@mm8255 please place your offer via the system so the seller can consider with seriousness
Hello. Would you accept 80k cash in hand?
Bid in the amount of $71,250
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@Doc18015 ..thank you for the information on the C1. In my limited research there were 1594 C1 Corvettes produced for 1959 in Tuxedo Black. The Coves were offered as an option (and the color choices were either Inca Silver or Snowcrest White). I have not seen any info that specifically notes the F.I. cars had painted coves.
@Wakegolf .. unfortunately our client has not located these and I am not anticipating getting these showing up prior to the close of the auction.
Bid in the amount of $60,000
Assuming you weren’t able to find any of the restoration receipts?
Good morning @PcarMarket! Here we are on the final day of this listing for this amazing 1959 Chevrolet C1 Corvette. We are available with any last-minute questions that might arise prior to the auction close.
We are in close proximity to the Atlanta airport if the winning buyer would want to fly in and drive out. We are also happy to assist with shipping logistics. If you would like us to possibly quote your shipping, (via the contact us button) please send us your zip code within 2 hours of the auction close. We will work through the requests as they come in.
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Thank you all for your comments, questions and bids so far.. Best of Luck to everyone!
Bid in the amount of $36,500
@flashnine1974 .. thank you for the question. As far as we know and have observed the drive train is original.
I owned on while in undergraduate studies. The body cove should be painted silver on the F.I. models , I believe. The tach is not functioning properly from your attached video. Th other area is that of the shielding as the distributor looks OK but possibly reproduction and the spark plug shields are missing(at least in the pictures I see). This is very well done and brings back many great memories. Good Luck in the auction!
Bid in the amount of $36,000
Is the drive train original, thank you
@rgo .. thanks for the question. As far as we know this is the original color combination.
@investorinstl ... we are a licenced dealer here in Georgia. The name of our dealership is AutoLytic Solutions. The car is a consignment opportunity with a previous client of ours. We have had with us only a few weeks.
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what are the original colors
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Are you a Dealer and if so what is name of your Dealership
If you are personal owner !!! How long have you had it
@investorinstl .. radio is in working order. The car only has mother natures air conditioning with the top down! No installed AC in this one.
Does the AC work and as well as radio
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What documents do you have showing original drive train and colors do you have the tank sticker or anything from experts like Al Grennin
@Jadfarhat .. as far as I know the colors are original to the car
@Jadfarhat .. send me a DM and I will be happy to chat about the car. Either you can provide me your contact info or I will do the same.
Are the colors original to the car or have they been changed
I would love to talk to you about this car I have a few questions let me know how we can talk thanks
Bid in the amount of $5,000
@Wakegolf... thank you for your questions. We do not have a hard top for the car. Therea re several companies that you can source a top ( I recently did this for one of our clients.) It does take some time ( around 2-3 years) to get it ordered and produced. We are working with our client to get the history of the restoration. Stay tuned, we will post any and all documents as they arrive.
We are also positing a driving video later today!
Do you have any receipts or pictures of the restoration?
Is there a hardtop with the car? Thanks
@PCarMarket... welcome to our latest listing of this amazing 1959 Chevrolet Corvette . We always try and do our very best to photo/video document each vehicle we present. We are happy to provide any further insights throughout the auction and will be answering any questions you may have as well. Please review all our photos and video provided, and we are happy to offer a live walk around if requested. Please use the contact seller button for requests. All our vehicles are stored in our secure warehouse and are also available for a viewing appointment if requested. We are happy to assist with transportation logistics as well. Best of luck to all and let's have some fun here. Thanks ponyup