39-Years-Family-Owned 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed

Description

By 1957, the C1 Corvette had evolved into a true performance contender that now offered an all-new, fully synchronized four-speed manual transmission and a variety of 283ci V8 engines ranging between 220 and 283 horsepower.

This 1957 Corvette was acquired by the seller’s father in 1987, and it was optioned with a four-speed manual transmission. Power comes from a replacement 283ci V8, which is equipped with twin four-barrel Carter carburetors.

The car wears an older restoration and is finished in red with white coves over red and white upholstery. It is equipped with a removable hardtop and rides on an independent front suspension, a semi-elliptical rear setup, and 15” steel wheels with full covers mounted with Firestone Deluxe Champion wide whitewall tires.

This 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 4-speed is now offered with a clean Tennessee title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Long-term family ownership

• Replacement 283ci V8 engine

• Twin Carter carburetors

• Four-speed fully synchronized manual transmission

• Removable hardtop

• Firestone Deluxe Champion wide whitewall tires

Factory Equipment

• Fiberglass body

• Four-speed fully synchronized manual transmission

• Independent front suspension

• Semi-elliptical rear suspension

Modifications

• Replacement 283ci V8 engine with twin carburetors

Known Imperfections

• Paint cracking and chips

• Pitting on chrome trim

• Worn carpeting

Ownership History

The car was initially acquired by the seller’s family in 1987 and acquired by the seller in 2023.