You are bidding on a beautiful 1958 Corvette that has been completely gone through and updated with some modern & safety upgrades without compromising the classic looks of this 1 year only body style solid axle C1 Corvette. This car has been restored by the current owner and owned since 2000. Approx 3,000 miles on completely fresh 383 SBC and beautiful black/silver paint. All work performed by owner besides paint and motor build. This car is show or cruise ready and turn-key. All bugs worked out, all gauges work properly; car goes straight down the road and does not overheat (160-170 degrees).
Paint on the car is show quality and stunning in black w/silver coves.
1958 Corvette
VIN# J58S105452
BODY
Fresh paint in 2006 (approx. 3000 miles driven since painted) – paint on the car is show quality!!! Black w/Silver coves with deep shine and laser straight.
Ecklers 1 piece front end (jig-fit assembled door to door)
New Inner Fenders
New hood (correct 1958 wash board hood)
Front bumpers re-chromed
New grill molding
Grill teeth & bar not replaced (very good original condition / local car show quality)
Rear bumpers original (very good condition / local car show quality)
New trunk irons/tusks
All emblems replaced w/NOS
Side trim and fender/cove trim new or polished
New front parking lights
Rear chrome brake lenses not replaced (good condition) w/LED tail lamps upgrade
INTERIOR
New door panels
New arm rests
New kick panels with speakers
New dash pad
New or rebuilt gauges (all work properly)
AM/FM Custom Auto Sound cassette radio (have original wonder bar radio)
New clock (works!!)
New shifter console plate
New door weather strips & new window felts
Hush mat installed (sound deadener under carpet to quiet ride)
Corvette Central electric windshield wiper upgrade kit
New heater motor
New ignition switch
New headlight switch
1961 Corvette seats & seat covers
15” Replica of original steering wheel (have original 1958 steering wheel)
ENGINE & ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Polished Be-Cool Aluminum Radiator
Polished Radiator overflow tank
Electric Fan w/manual switch on dash
New Fan Shroud
Tach Drive Generator (Rebuilt)
New Voltage Regulator
Ram Horn Exhaust Manifolds
Original Style Exhaust System with original style round mufflers exiting through bumper
HEI ignition
New motor bracket and mounts
Engine
383 Full Roller Small block
Est.450 HP (Built in 2014)
New GM performance Block (4 Bolt Main) |
Eagle street strip rotating assembly |
Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads Polished |
Edelbrock Performer RPM Hydraulic Roller Cam kit
Weiand Action Plus intake manifold
Quick Fuel Carburetor Slayer Series 750 CFM, vacuum secondary’s, electric chock
Performance cam bearings |
Milodon Pan 30700 |
Fel-Pro gasket set |
Fel-Pro HP head gaskets |
1 Pc pan gasket Fel-Pro |
Power Master Balancer |
GM Distributor gear |
ARP Head Bolts SS |
Roller Rocker arms SCP |
Timing Chain set Roller |
Oil pump 55 HV Melling Select |
Brass soft plugs |
TRANSMISSION & CLUTCH
Muncie 4-Speed Transmission completely rebuilt with 4th Gear overdrive
New transmission mount
New Hurst Shifter (have original 1958 Corvette shifter handle to fit Hurst Shifter)
Original style bell housing
New inspection covers
New linkage
Dual friction Center Force clutch
REAR ENDGM 12 Bolt
3:73 Gears
Rebuilt posi unit (new clutch packs and bearing)
New pinion and axle bearings and seals
New universal joints installed in drive shaft
CHASSIS & BRAKES
Original 1958 Frame is in very good condition painted satin black (no rot or patches)
Original rebuilt front suspension (all new bushings and coil springs)
Front disc brake conversion with manual dual master cylinder
New rear brake shoes and wheel cylinders
New emergency brake cables
Steeroids manual rack and pinion steering with ididit steering column and linkage
New Delco gas shocks
New Brake lines
New Gas Tank, Gas Tank Straps and Sending unit
Total wiring harness replaced
HARDTOP
New headliner
All weather stripping replaced
All glass replaced
Rear window has a scratch
SOFT TOP
Frame complete & working
New weather striping
Convertible top canvas in good condition but could be replaced (strip/moldings that goes across top is coming apart from top)
WHEELS
15” Halibrand Style 5 spoke polished aluminum
Bowtie Center Caps
This car is being listed for a close friend of the family and a private sale…NO DEALER!
Any questions regarding condition of the car, etc…please feel free to contact me via phone, text or email. Car can be inspected during auction and located in Ontario, NY (30 min east of Rochester, NY)
You will be hard pressed to find a nicer 1958 Corvette for the money that has been completely gone through and tastefully upgraded. Rack and Pinion Steering, Front disk brakes, overdrive transmission and healthy 383 gets this Corvette down the quickly and safely. All gauges work perfectly and does not overheat!!! No bugs to work out in this car.
Paint and fit/finish on this Corvette is beautiful….you will hard pressed to find any flaws with the quality of the paint. No spider webs, no orange peel and the black paint glows under the lights or outside with no swirl marks.
Terms of Sale
An initial $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required within 48 hours of auction end, balance to be paid in full within 7 days of auction end. Wire Transfer or cash preferred. Any certified checks will have to fully clear all banks prior to new owner taking possession of car.
Seller warrants to Buyer the car has a clear title and free of all liens
Vehicle is being sold in "as is" condition with no warranties
Buyer to pay all taxes, fees and transportation costs. Will store car until payment is made and transportation arranged.
****Please understand you are bidding TO BUY. If you end up winning the auction provided the reserve is met, you ARE expected to pay for the car!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
****This is an EBAY auction and will be expected to be fully executed provided the reserve is met.
Please do any and ALL your diligence PRIOR to bidding. If you want to come see it PRIOR to the auction end, please do so and I would encourage you to do that if possible.
If you need your spouse or “significant others” approval prior to purchasing, please get that prior to bidding.
Thanks for looking and best of luck and have happy bidding.
I can’t over emphasize this enough, but if you are a serious BUYER on this Corvette, I would prefer to discuss by phone and you can feel free to call or TEXT if you are serious. If you can see the car in person that would even be better.
Wes (585-953-1009 phone/text or wwolfe68@rochester.rr.com)
If you made it this far, thanks for your patience and I hope you enjoy looking at this beautiful 1958 Corvette!!!
Best of Luck!