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The 1956-57 Era
1022T..1957 Corvette Convertible Hardtop, 283-270 hp, (2x4s), 3-speed, numbers matching. Venetian Red paint with Beige coves and Red interior. Body-off restored by NCRS judge (Ed Hoffman) resulting in a plethora of awards that include Bloomington Gold, four NCRS Top Flight awards, the NCRS (PV) Performance Verification award and the coveted NCRS Duntov Mark of Excellence award. This restoration included blue printing the motor with a Duntov cam and #997 heads. The expenses involved in obtaining these awards would surely exceed $20,000.00. These type restorations normally cost between $125,000.00 to $150,000.00. Radio, heater, and soft top delete car optioned with auxiliary hardtop, posi, dual fours, off road exhaust, hubcaps, and vintage 6.70x15" wide white tires. Also has custom fit car cover. Most all factory correct type components including the spare, jack, jack tools, trunk mat, trunk liner, rebound straps, spiral shocks, shifter, air cleaners, generator, starter, distributor, hoses, hose clamps, hood alignment blocks, nine fin valve covers, hood pop-ups, fuel filter, carbs, guide Y-50 mirror, owners manual, sales brochure, and T-3 headlights. Documented with the original owners manual, California black license plates, restoration photos, NCRS Confirmation of Awards, show awards, certificates, and judging sheets all neatly organized in no less than 4 binders. Please note that the NCRS Duntov plaque was kept by a previous owner. Sold new at Lellis-Brooks Chevrolet in San Francisco, CA and called the Golden State its home until 2008. Production date of May 2nd, 1957. Looks, runs, and drives excellent. CC:1 if you want the very best! Consigned to the Mecum Kissimmee Collector Car Auction on January 16th, 17th, and 18th 2025
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