1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Roadster Chassis no. J58S103353

roadster corvette investment restored gearbox chevrolet's chassis t-series sales 1958 chevrolet body alternator ex-122 existing frame came cost gain chief engine manual restoration electrics upgrade sports radical fully launch 235.5ci thanks need repaid desirable glassfibre 1955 1953 car's original shock brakes trim two-seater departure shortened unusually automatic competition record longest-lived works tuned note marque wrapped earl-styled model close re-style enviable racing unlocking innate ensuring survival subject body-off included sand blasted treated resprayed colors panels recently suspension components boot hubcaps tyres distributor taxes j58s103353 hitherto power sluggish auto responsible successes improved available viewing prior associated exclusively sensible running gear striking harley coachwork 3.8-litre overhead-valve straight transmission feature attracted adverse criticism time intended target figure ending jaguar xk120 territory initially axed surviving compete consolidated vette's quartet chrome-rimmed headlamps host minor 1950s corvettes begun establish engineer zora arkus-duntov potential development significantly enabling world's best-selling following upholstery dashboard door overhauled absorbers springs steering re-chromed carpet offered clean title duties paid appointment family 1952 inferior ford's position facelift styling genuine belgium transport based motive performance thunderbird market changes race-winner surprisingly alterations