- 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod
- 6.2L Naturally Aspirated LT1 V8
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- 4L60E 4-Speed Automatic w/ Overdrive
- RWD
- Black/Silver Exterior w/ Ghost Flames
- Black/Gray Leather Interior
- Black Convertible Soft Top
- Dakota Digital Gauge Cluster
- Air Conditioning
- Radio
- Power Windows
- Tilt Steering Wheel
- Aftermarket Z06-Style Wheels
- 4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes
- Power Steering
- Custom Paint Job
- Reupholstered Interior
- Custom Tube Chassis w/ C4 Suspension
The first generation of Chevy’s popular Corvette sports car and grand tourer was revealed to the public in 1953. Called the C1, it ran until 1962, and sold just over 69,000 units. Today, finding a C1 is a little tough, but not impossible. You’ll find pristinely-kept, bone-stock examples, fixer-uppers, daily runners and restomods, like this Texas-based 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod. This car packs a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated LT1 from a later Corvette, as well as aftermarket Z06-style wheels and a 4L60E 4-speed autobox. These, plus many other refinements make this a classic Corvette that you can daily drive with comfort and confidence.
Exterior and Interior
This beautiful 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod sits on a custom tube chassis with C4 Corvette suspension. Its body is blessed with a black and silver paint job that includes ghost flames, while its wheels are aftermarket Z06-style units. These modern elements tastefully blend with the period-correct design, dual headlamps, bulbous flanks, chrome bumpers and of course, the car’s black canvas soft top since this car is a convertible. It’s a gorgeous thing to drive along, and even more captivating to gaze at when parked. The reupholstered interior of this 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod comes with black and gray leather, and has been upgraded with several features. The sporty aftermarket steering wheel sits on a tilt steering column, with a Dakota Digital gauge cluster directly behind. There’s air conditioning for optimal comfort on hot days, as well as a radio for some music. The radio is a retro-modern styled unit, so there’s multiple media options available. Then, you’ve got plenty of cargo space in the trunk, which also appears to have been reupholstered to match the interior. Clearly, a lot of attention to detail has been spent on this lovely Vette.
Engine
This 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod packs a modern 6.2-liter LT1 V8 that should easily pump out a reported 400 horses or more. The engine uses electronic fuel injection for reliable and dependable performance. It drives the rear wheels through a 4L60E 4-speed automatic gearbox with overdrive. There’s even a mirror in the engine bay for some eye candy! The car comes with power steering and 4-wheel power disc brakes too.
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This 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod takes the unmistakable shape of the first-generation Corvette and backs it with a substantially upgraded performance package. Showing approximately 37,998 miles, this C1 is finished in Hot Rod Satin Black over a black leather interior and includes a body-colored removable hardtop. Its 350ci V8 is equipped with FAST individual-runner electronic fuel injection and an 8-stack velocity trumpet setup, while a Muncie 4-speed manual, 4.11 rear gears, front disc brakes, and American Racing wheels give the car a much more performance-focused character than a stock 1959 Corvette.
This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe combines classic C3 styling with a lightly upgraded version of Chevrolet’s small-block V8 formula. Showing approximately 110,620 miles, it is finished in Sunflower Yellow over a Saddle interior and features removable transparent glass T-tops, a removable rear window, chrome rear luggage rack, 15-inch Rally wheels, and a well-equipped cabin with air conditioning and tilt-telescopic steering. Under the hood, the 350ci L48 V8 has been enhanced with a mild performance camshaft and higher-compression pistons, giving this Stingray a little more attitude while retaining its period character.
This 1972 Chevrolet El Camino is exactly the kind of machine that blurs the line between muscle car and utility vehicle in the best possible way. Showing approximately 11,474 miles, it pairs unmistakable A-body-era Chevrolet styling with a 350ci V8, 4-speed manual transmission, custom paint, and a collection of period-minded performance upgrades. The El Camino has always had a cult following because it gives you the long-hood, rear-drive attitude of a classic Chevelle with the added usefulness of a pickup bed, and this example leans into that personality with aftermarket Rally wheels, MSD ignition, headers, and a driver-focused cabin.
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This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 250 C 2.8 is a classic W114 coupe with the elegant pillarless profile that makes these cars so distinctive today. Showing approximately 90,892 miles, it pairs traditional Mercedes-Benz styling with a 2.8L naturally aspirated inline-six, a 4-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. Finished in white over a red MB-Tex/leather interior, this example has the kind of period-correct character enthusiasts look for, with touches such as woodgrain dashboard trim, a Becker Europa radio, and sheepskin seat covers adding to the vintage European grand-touring atmosphere.
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