1958 Chevrolet Corvette 283/230 4-Speed

Description

In 1958, the Corvette underwent a bold restyling that embraced the chrome-heavy aesthetic of the 1950s. Several carbureted 283ci V8 configurations were offered, from single-carb 230 horsepower (as seen here) up to a dual-carb 270 horsepower, and with Corvette weighing barely 3,000 pounds, all delivered thrilling performance. Inside, the cabin received a fresh look with factory-installed seatbelts and a striking new dashboard layout, featuring a 7,000-rpm tachometer placed directly in front of the 160-mph speedometer to ensure drivers could monitor revs and speed without taking their eyes off the road.

Finished in Signet Red with White coves, this '58 Vette is powered by a 230-horsepower 283ci V8 backed by a four-speed manual. In the early 2000s, it reportedly received a body-off restoration including rebuilds of the engine and transmission. Additional recent maintenance is said to include new steering and suspension components, new tires and an alignment, and a new oil pan. This 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is now offered with a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Reportedly restored including engine/transmission rebuilds in the early 2000s (documentation not included)

• Finished in Signet Red with White coves over a Charcoal interior

• 283ci Chevrolet V8 factory-rated at 230 horsepower

• 4-speed Synchro-Mesh manual transmission 

Factory Equipment

• Independent front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar 

• Dual exhaust system with straight-flow mufflers 

• Competition-style steering wheel  

• Live rear axle with leaf springs 

• Black folding soft top 

• 11" drum brakes 

• The chassis number (J58S103327) decodes as: 

  • J – Corvette 

  • 58 – 1958 model year  

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant 

  • 103327 – Sequential production number 

Modifications 

• Aftermarket stereo

• 205/75R15 BF Goodrich Silvertown radial whitewalls

Known Imperfections 

• Driver seat and steering wheel shows wear

• Tachometer and speedometer inoperable

Ownership History

The Michigan-based seller has owned this 1958 Chevrolet Corvette for three years. The seller states, “This 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is in great condition, with a well-maintained body and engine. The previous owner did a frame-off restoration in the early 2000s, including rebuilding the engine and transmission. The frame is in amazing condition as well.”