1957 Corvette C1 Roadster 283 V8 4spd Both Tops Fully Restored Las Vegas Trades

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1957 Chevrolet Corvette C 1 Roadster Convertible

1957 Corvette (C 1) Roadster 283 V 8 4 spd Both Tops Fully Restored

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VIN:

E 57 S 101251

Condition:

Pre-Owned

Clear Title

Mileage:

36. 33

Stock No:

E 57 S 101251

Warranty:

As-Is

Transmission:

4 Spd Manual

Engine:

283 cu. in. V 8 Gasoline

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Exterior Color:

Red

Interior Color:

Red

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1957 Corvette (C 1) Roadster 283 V 8 4 spd Both Tops Fully Restored Las Vegas Trades Welcome

1957 Corvette (C 1) Roadster

This immaculate beautifully restored C 1 Corvette is in excellent condition. It is a completely restored original V 8 4 speed car. It has many options and features such as 283 cu. inch V 8 270 HP W/ Twin 4 barrel carburetors. 4 speed. Original color- VENETIAN RED. Wonderbar radio. Both Hard Top & Soft Top to name a few.

283 engine 270 HP
Original color- VENETIAN RED
New rubber

New top
4 speed
Wonderbar radio
Twin 4 barrel engine
Hard and soft top
Manual windows
Manual top

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The Chevrolet Corvette (C 1) is the first generation of the sports car by the Chevrolet division of General Motors introduced late in the 1953 model year and produced through 1962. It is commonly referred to as the "solid-axle" generation. as the independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 Sting Ray. The Corvette was rushed into production for its debut model year to capitalize on the enthusiastic public reaction to the concept vehicle . but expectations for the new model were largely unfulfilled. Reviews were mixed and sales fell far short of expectations through the car's early years. The program was nearly canceled. but Chevrolet would ultimately stay the course and Harley Earl and company would transform the Corvette into a true world-class sports cars 50 th Anniversary.

Origin 1951

In 1927 General Motors hired designer Harley Earl who loved sports cars. GIs returning after serving overseas in the years following World War II were bringing home MGs . Jaguars . Alfa Romeos . and the like. In 1951. Nash Motors began selling an expensive two-seat sports car. the Nash-Healey . that was made in partnership with the Italian designer Pinin Farina and British auto engineer Donald Healey . but there were few moderate-priced models. Earl convinced GM that they needed to build a two-seat sports car. and with his Special Projects crew began working on the new car. "Project Opel" in late 1951.

The result was the hand-built. EX-122 pre-production Corvette prototype. which was first shown to the public at the 1953 GM Motorama at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City on January 17. 1953. Production began six months later. The car is now located at the Kerbeck Corvette museum in Atlantic City and is believed to be the oldest Corvette in existence.

Design and engineering

During the last half of 1953. 300 Corvettes were to large degree hand-built on a makeshift assembly line that was installed in an old truck plant in Flint. Michigan while a factory was being prepped for a full-scale 1954 production run. The outer body was made out of then-revolutionary fiberglass material. selected in part because quotas. left over from the war. limited the availability of steel. A 55 degree raked windshield was made of safety glass. while the license plate holder was set back in the trunk. covered with a plastic window. Underneath the new body material were standard components from Chevrolet's regular car line. including the "Blue Flame" inline six-cylinder engine. two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. and drum brakes . The engine's output was increased however from a triple-carburetor system exclusive to the Corvette. but performance of the car was decidedly "lackluster". Compared to the British and Italian sports cars of the day. the Corvette lacked a manual transmission and required more effort to bring to a stop. but like their British competition. such as Morgan . was not fitted with roll-up windows this would have to wait until sometime in the 1956 model year. A Paxton centrifugal supercharger became available in 1954 as a dealer-installed option. greatly improving the Corvette's straight-line performance. but sales continued to decline.

The Chevrolet division was GM's entry-level marque. Managers at GM were seriously considering shelving the project. leaving the Corvette to be little more than a footnote in automotive history. and would have done so if not for three important events. The first was the 1955 introduction of Chevrolet's first V 8 engine since 1919. Late in the model year. the new 195 hp (145 k W) 265 small-block became available with a three-speed manual transmission. coupled to a 3. 55:1 axle ratio. the only one offered. The engine was fitted with a single 2366 S WCFB four-barrel (four-choke) Carter carburetor . The combination turned the "rather anemic Corvette into a credible if not outstanding performer". The second was the influence of a Russian

emigre in GM's engineering department. Zora Arkus-Duntov . The third factor in the Corvette's survival was Ford 's introduction of the 1955 two-seat Thunderbird . which was billed as a "personal luxury car". not a sports car. Even so. the Ford-Chevrolet rivalry in those days demanded GM not appear to back down from the challenge. The original concept for the Corvette emblem incorporated an American flag into the design. but was changed well before production since associating the flag with a product was frowned upon .

1956 - 1957

There was no doubt Chevrolet was in the sports car business with the release of the 1956 model. It featured a new body. a much better convertible top with power assist optional. real glass roll up windows (also with optional power assist). and an optional hardtop. The 3-speed manual transmission was standard. The Powerglide automatic was optional. The six-cylinder engine was gone. The V 8 remained at 265 cubic inches but power ranged from 210 hp to 240 hp. The volume was 3. 67. a low number by any contemporary standard and still less than 1954's 3. 40. meaning this was the third lowest-volume model in Corvette history. Rare options: RPO 449 special camshaft with the 240 hp engine (111). power windows (547). Delco Radio transistorized signal-seeking (hybrid) car radio. which used both vacuum tubes and transistors in its radio's circuitry (1956 option).

Visually the 1957 model was a near-twin to 1956. Engine displacement increased to 283 cu in (4. 6 L). fuel injection became optional. and a 4-speed manual transmission was available after April 9. 1957. Fuel injection first saw regular use on a gasoline engine two years prior on the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL "Gullwing". Although the Corvette's GM- Rochester injection used a constant flow system. as opposed to the diesel style nozzle metering system of the Mercedes' . the Corvette's engine nevertheless produced about 290 hp (216 k W) (gross). This was underrated by Chevrolet's advertising agency for the 283 hp (211 k W) 283 small-block V 8 one hp per in 3 slogan. making it one of the first mass-produced engines in history to reach 1 hp/in 3. Pushed toward high-performance and racing. principally by Zora Arkus-Duntov who had raced in Europe. 1957 Corvettes could be ordered ready-to-race with special options. Fuel injection was in short supply and 1. 40 Corvettes with this option were sold. Rare options: RPO 579 E 283 hp (211 k W) engine with fresh air/tach package (43). RPO 684 heavy-duty racing suspension (51). 15" x 5. 5" wheels (51). power windows (379). 4-speed transmission (664).

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36. 33 Miles

Non-Smoker

No Known Mechanical Problems

Warranty

As-Is - not covered by a warranty.

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Excellent Interior

Excellent Carpets

Excellent Seats

Excellent Dashboard

Excellent Panels / Headliner

Excellent Exterior

Excellent

Paint

Excellent Trim Condition

Excellent Glass Condition

Excellent Convertible Top

No Visible Dents

No Visible Rust

No Known Accidents

No Known Bodywork

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Ext / Int Color

Red with Red Interior

Audio / Video

Factory System
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We reserve the right to end this listing at anytime should the vehicle no longer be available for sale. The following terms of sale apply to all of our listings.

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The successful high bidder will submit a $500 non-refundable deposit deposit within 2 business days of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle.

Buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due (plus applicable fees and taxes) within 7 days of the close of the auction.

All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle.

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Cash in person and bank to bank wire transfers are the only acceptable form of payment unless otherwise specified by an authorized representative. Please have all funds available for payment in full within a 7 day period and/or have financing arranged. If another form of payment is accepted by an authorized representative. the vehicle will only be released for delivery and/or shipping upon proof of valid and cleared funds.

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All vehicles remain available for sale until full payment or agreed upon deposit is received by Celebrity Cars Las Vegas When a deposit is received . the vehicle is taken off the market and other buyers may be lost. All deposits are only refundable at the sellers discretion. Please do not place a deposit on any vehicle unless you intend to purchase the car . Deposits are generally only accepted if the seller deems it appropriate for the buyer to have additional time to arrange for funds availability. financing. inspection etc. We do not accept deposits to hold a car so the buyer can "think about it".

ADDITIONAL TAXES AND FEES:

We do charge a $395. 00 documentation fee on each retail sale which includes a temporary tag when applicable. motor vehicle documents and transfers and miscellaneous expenses including clerical fees. notary fees and Federal Express and US mail charges. This documentation fee also includes profit to the dealership. This fee will not be discounted or waived under any circumstance. Buyers are responsible for all state. county and local taxes and fees as well as any registration and title fees applicable in and required by the state in which the buyer will register and title the vehicle. Buyer is responsible for any expenses . tax and fees should they export the car outside of the US.

In the event of an out of state sale the buyer is responsible for consulting with their state's DMV regarding the requirements for acquiring a temporary driving permit.

Nevada law only allows for us to provide a 15 day drive away permit for out of state residents who physically pickup their vehicle.

Vehicles shipped out of state will not be provided with a drive away permit.

SHIPPING:

Celebrity Cars Las Vegas will be happy to assist buyer with transportation arrangements within the US borders when necessary to take advantage of our volume discounts. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges and are generally paid COD when the car arrives directly to the transporter. Celebrity Cars Las Vegas assumes no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our premises . Celebrity Cars Las Vegas cannot be held responsible for any delays in shipping as it is beyond our control. We will do our best in estimating shipping dates and times to make the delivery as timely and smooth as possible.

Celebrity Cars Las Vegas in no way represents or implies as to any vehicles legal ability to be exported outside of the US. Should you decide to come to our showroom for delivery. we would be happy to help with your transportation arrangements and also arrange to pick you up from the airport here in Las Vegas. Contact us for arrangements.

WARRANTY:

This vehicle is being sold as is. where is. with no warranty. expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Seller makes no guarantee or warranty. expressed. written or implied of the vehicles ability to pass any state emissions inspection. In the event a vehicle fails state emissions inspection. Celebrity Cars Las Vegas. bears no responsibility whatsoever. Remaining manufacturers warranty if applicable may apply.

VEHICLE INSPECTION:

Celebrity Cars Las Vegas and it's representatives have made every effort to accurately and fairly describe the vehicle to you and disclose any known information regarding the vehicle. We will never describe a car as "perfect" and buyer should have expectations of "typical" dings and or chips and scratches that are consistent with the year and mileage on the vehicle. Buyers are provided with all additional items that were provided to us with the vehicle.

Buyers are to expect that NOT all used vehicles will be provided with full sets of keys. books. CD magazines. Navigation Discs. floor mats or the like. NOR will all cars be accompanied by detailed service records etc. Celebrity Cars Las Vegas will not be held responsible to provide any additional items other than represented as with the car unless detailed in writing by an authorized representative.

We welcome an independent inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase. All costs and arrangements for such inspections are the responsibility of the buyer. All inspections are to be performed on premises or to be arranged at an outside facility on the approval of Celebrity Cars Las Vegas. Please call if you need recommendations of inspection services available in Las Vegas. We will review any issues or concerns that develop as a result of an inspection and will make repairs. adjustments. or concessions at our sole discretion.

Out of state buyers are responsible for all state. county. city taxes and fees. as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered.

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