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Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1959)

Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1959), very good condition, completely restored, certificate grade 2

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Overview

Manufacturer
Model
Corvette C1
Year
1959
Transmission
Manual
Horsepower
271 PS
Milage
20355 mi
Not or only partially comprehensible.
Country Version
US
Location
DE-97318 Kitzingen
Color
silver
Type of auction
With reserve
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Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1959)

Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1 in the color silver with a red leather interior.

Highlights:

  • The 1959 Corvette C1 is one of the most sought-after Corvette models
  • Completely restored and painted in Germany in 2016
  • Expert report from 2016 with a grade of 2 ("tending towards grade 1")
  • Technically revised with new carburetor, electric fuel pump and aluminum water cooler to improve drivability
  • Manual gearbox
  • Investments of approx. €10,000 according to the owner

General information about the vehicle

  • Year of construction: 1959
  • First registration: USA, 1959
  • Location: 97318
  • Number of owners is unknown
  • Accident-free in current ownership
  • Registered
  • H license plate
  • TÜV until 07/2025
  • Immediately ready to drive

Model history

The first generation of the Chevrolet Corvette, also known as the C1, was produced between 1953 and 1962 and marked the beginning of the Corvette legend. With its fiberglass body, sporty, elegant lines and powerful V8 engines, the Corvette became America's first true sports car. The models from the late 1950s in particular are considered to be stylistically mature and are now coveted classics worldwide.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

  • Exterior color: silver
  • Interior with red leather upholstery
  • Repainted: yes, completely painted in the course of restoration

Engine and transmission:

  • 4.6l V8 engine with 271 hp
  • Manual gearbox
  • Replacement engine: yes

Mileage:

  • 20,335 miles (read off)
  • Traceable: no

Documentation:

  • Vehicle documents
  • Appraisal (2016, grade 2) - will be submitted later
  • Pictures of the restoration available

Tires, body & underbody:

  • Tires: Information will follow shortly
  • Body: good condition, almost no signs of use
  • Underbody: good condition, almost no signs of wear, no rust

Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects:

  • Speedometer without function

Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Summary:

For sale is a highlight for fans of US sports cars: a restored 1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1 in silver with red interior. The vehicle was extensively restored and technically optimized in Germany in 2016, including a new carburettor, electric fuel pump and aluminium water cooler. A valuation report gives the Corvette a score of 2. It has an H license plate, is registered, TÜV-approved until July 2025 and ready to drive immediately. This coveted Corvette is in extremely good condition - a stylish US classic for collectors and enthusiasts.

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