1958 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis no. J58S102156

corvette chevrolet hardtop iconic 1953 sales chassis lovely t-series solidified two-seater departure ex-122 utilized exceeded restyling began roadster numbers just 1950s bolstered desirable manual engine transmission silver 1958 coves leather introduced 4-speed white interior comes chevrolet's fully styling minor non-original single straight-6 notably rarity market compartment 283ci independent rear ownership broke automatic rival discontinuation need produced intoxicating aspect chrome slow facelift carburetion spring suspension live axle example restored long-term includes removable fiberglass sports cars initially ford's 1955 chrome-rimmed headlamps tweaks securing finished color combo previous 20-year sporting stock always-appreciated steering unit virtually appears flawless scuffing shortened enveloped harley aiming longest-lived retains 4-barrel semi-elliptic leaf 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes wonderful fresh convention release gm's existing running gear distinctive 3.8-liter featured drew price target competing jaguar xk120 territory albeit thunderbird significant position followed limited changes including removal fake garnering recognition auto racing thanks chief engineer zora status world's best-selling 9,168 corvettes marking enduring appearance original wonder radio wheel factory sale paint look near driver's floor superficial staining center serviced ready fortunate family-oriented 1952 235.5cu inferior ensured hood arkus-duntov's popularity high-quality staggering fantastic console matching owner j58s102156 image derived earl powered criticism despite performance survival louvres late efforts successes success offered restoration thankfully attention condition carpeting beautiful enjoy