1957 Chevrolet Corvette

Description

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By 1957, Chevrolet’s flagship Corvette had evolved into a truly world-class sports car. Engine options for the new 283 cu-in small-block V8 ranged from the popular base 220 horsepower model with a single four-barrel carburetor, all the way up to the headline-grabbing 283 horsepower option that utilized the new Rochester “Ram Jet” mechanical fuel injection, a costly $484.60 option. But perhaps the most attractive choice was the powerful yet tractable 245 hp or 270 hp versions featuring dual Carter four-barrel carburetors without the temperament and great expense of the fuel-injected ‘Vettes. Sports Car Illustrated magazine reported: “The cold figures, available for your inspection, are pretty phenomenal. Injected and carb-fed Corvettes are closely comparable in performance, and both qualify as the fastest-accelerating genuine production cars SCI has ever tested. In fact, up to 80 they’re not so far from the data posted by the Mercedes 300 SLR coupe, which is generally regarded as the world’s fastest road car.” 

This beautiful Venetian Red 1957 Corvette is powered by the dual carb engine through the smooth T-10 four-speed manual transmission. The driving experience has been enhanced with a conversion to power assisted steering. As their advertising stated in 1957, “Chevrolet puts the ‘purr’ in performance!” 

Highlights 

• Iconic 1957 version of America’s sports car  

• 283 cu-in V8 with dual Carter carburetors 

• Four-speed T-10 manual transmission   

• Upgraded with power-assisted steering  

• Finished in Venetian Red with optional Beige “coves”  

• Red bucket seat vinyl interior with beige convertible top 

• The chassis number (E57S100205) decodes as: 

  • E – Corvette  

  • 57 – 1957 model year  

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri, assembly plant  

  • 100205 – Production serial number starting with 100001 (built September 1956) 

Features 

• Aftermarket AM/FM cassette radio 

• Driver’s side exterior rear-view mirror  

• Three-spoke steering wheel  

• 160 mph speedometer  

• Two-speed electric windshield wipers  

• Dual sun visors  

• Seat belts  

• Dashboard-mounted mirror   

• Manual roll-up windows  

• Electric clock   

• Dual exhaust outlets  

Known Imperfections

• Paint has various nicks and scratches

• Oil Seepage 

• Trim Piece on bumper detached on the right side

• Dash lights do not work

Ownership History

This classic example of "America's Sports Car" joined the MacMillian Collection in 2019.

Additional Notes

Title in Transit.

What does Title in Transit mean?

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Marvin Waters Phone: 910.315.2918 email: mwaters@hagerty.com