It appears stock in all regards, but the original transmission has been swapped for a contemporary Tremec five-speed manual, with enhances the highway drivability of this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. The overdrive transmission is paired with a 2×4-inducted (two four-barrel carburetors) 283-cu.in. V8, which is said to be the car’s original engine. “The car is in very good condition, with minimal wear,” says the seller, who is the owner’s son. He’s helping his father list the car online.
- ing to the seller, the 283-cu.in OHV V8 engine is original and in good-running condition.
- It breathes through a factory dual-quad induction system featuring twin carburetors.
- A Tremec TKO five-speed transmission has replaced the car’s original.
- The clutch and driveshaft were replaced to accommodate the transmission swap.
- The car has been repainted etian d and the finish is said to be in very good shape.
- A small area of fiberglass repair is visible on the underside of one of the front fenders.
- From the outside, the body appears straight with no reported blemishes.
- The Ivory leather interior appears in good shape, with some age-related wear.
- There are no reported holes, rips, or significant damage to the seat covers or carpet.
- The carpet, door panels, steering wheel, and other trim show some wear.
- There are no reported issues with the gauges or AM radio.
- No issues are reported with the steering, suspension or four-wheel-drum brakes.
- steel wheels and wheel covers are paired with whitewall radial tires.
- The original transmission is available.
- There are no known needs, according to the seller.
- This vintage “solid axle” C1 Corvette is said to be in good-running condition.
- It is powered by a 2×4-equipped 283-cu.in. V8 that’s said to be original.
- A Tremec five-speed manual transmission replaces the factory item.
- The exterior underwent a respray of the etian d color and the finish is in good condition.
- An Ivory leather cockpit presents well overall; some wear is observed.
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean fornia title in the owner’s name. The seller is assisting the owner to get the vehicle listed online. It’s an original-engine 1957 Chevrolet Corvette that appears in stock condition in almost every way, but its five-speed overdrive transmission enhances highway drivability.