Corvette C1 V8 Top condition driver 1959
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ABOUT THIS CLASSIC!! SPECIAL OFFER !! Beautiful and extremely correct 1959 Corvette C1 Convertible. This rare manual C1 is not your run of the mill freshly imported specimen. This Corvette has been in Europe for a long time and was restored in Belgium several years ago. This explains the excellent condition technically as well as optically. The powerful 5.9 litre 8-cylinder engine runs strong and smooth. The rare manual transition allows you to go through the gears smoothly and makes it possible to drive this corvette sporty. Brake systems are recently renewed and make sure you have the right stopping power for all this horsepower. The double barrel exhaust system creates that dark sound which we all love so much on these American V8’s Also, the optical side of this American muscle is excellent. This Corvette has very good paint & all the chrome trim is in good condition. The black leather seats, all interior trim, switches, and dials are looking great. Everything functions correctly. The soft top closes nicely if needed and is easy to open for the sunny days. This great roadster is ready for the classics rally season, a Sunday drive or a serious trip to the south of France. This Beautiful Corvette has Belgian paperwork which makes it easy to register in any Eu country. Call 0031623679846 for more information. We ship to any location in the world. Ask our partner FreightHammer for a free shipping quote! (http://www.freighthammer.com/) Wir sprechen Deutsch, We speak English, Nous parlons Français, Wij spreken Nederlands.
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1959 Corvette C1 V8 Top condition driver is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Etten-Leur by Dominique Franssens for €79900.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Corvette Model : C1 Model Version : V8 Top condition driver Engine size : 4.9 Model Year : 1959 Sub type : Convertible Location : Netherlands
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About Corvette C1
Corvette C1, also known as the first-generation Corvette, was produced from 1953 to 1962. It was Chevrolet's first mass-produced sports car and was designed to compete with European sports cars, such as the Jaguar XK120 and the Mercedes-Benz 300SL.The C1 was powered by a 235 cubic inch inline-six engine in its first year of production, but a more powerful V8 engine was introduced in 1955, which increased the car's performance significantly. The top-of-the-line engine option was a fuel-injected 283 cubic inch V8, which produced up to 315 horsepower.
The C1 Corvette was known for its sleek and aerodynamic design, which was inspired by the aircraft of the time. It featured a fiberglass body, a long hood, and a short rear deck, giving it a distinct look that has become synonymous with the Corvette brand.
Throughout its production run, the C1 Corvette underwent a number of changes and improvements, including the introduction of a four-speed manual transmission in 1957 and the addition of power brakes and power steering in 1961.
Today, the C1 Corvette remains a highly sought-after collector car, with its sleek design, powerful engines, and significant place in American automotive history cementing its status as an icon of the 1950s and 1960