1957 Chevrolet Corvette

Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Manual

E57S101165

Gasoline

1957 Chevrolet Corvette "BARN FIND" Mystery Corvette 1957 "BARN FIND" Mystery Corvette, as seen at Bloomington Gold this year. In storage in central Illinois since the early 70's, this car is VIN#: 1165 built in December of 1956 prior to the spring racing season. 57' experts believe it to be some kind of "TEST MULE or RACE CAR". This corvette has many modifications such as: *Dual brake line - Possible Dual Mastercylinder *Special suspension & steering modifications *Fabricated access panel - Drivers side tunnel with possible 4-speed transmission access *Fabricated access panel - Trunk spare tire to access differential *Fabricated access panel - Engine compartment to allow air flow to cockpit *Extremely shortened steering column *Insulated Driver & Passanger floorboards *Grill cut & notched for running lights with additional electrical relay under hood *Fabricated aluminum spare tire cover *Special brackets in trunk area to possibly relocate battery or mount a data recorder *Fabricated trunk light for lighting special bracket area *Passanger & Driver aircraft type saftey belts This 57' Corvette has many modifications and appears to be originally red/red. It is a complete car with most chrome and stainless, hard top/soft top, nice frame and body, complete interior and drive train. Buyer responsible for vehicle pick up. We will do our best to accomodate buyer. Serious bidders/inquiries