1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1

This 1959 Chevrolet Corvette was sold new from Gordon Thompson Chevrolet in Jacksonville, Florida, in February 1959, and it is powered by a 283ci V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors. Finished in white over red, the car is said to have remained with the first owner until 2006, and it earned an NCRS Chapter Top Flight award in 2014 before being acquired by the selling dealer in 2022. Equipment includes a four-speed manual transmission, a Positraction limited-slip differential, a power-operated white soft top, a dual exhaust system, power windows, and a Wonder Bar AM radio. This C1 Corvette is now offered in Alabama with a window sticker, a dealer invoice, an NCRS award confirmation letter, various service records, and a clean Florida title. The fiberglass body is finished in ivory with a power-operated white soft top, chrome bumpers, and dual exhaust outlets exiting through the rear bumper corners. The 15″ steel wheels feature spinner-style covers and are wrapped BFGoodrich Silvertown whitewall tires. The car came equipped from the factory with an independent front suspension and semi-elliptical rear leaf springs. The cabin features two bucket seats trimmed in red vinyl along with a color-coordinated dash pad, carpets, and door panels. Amenities include sunshades, power windows, lap belts, a heater, a Wonder Bar AM radio, and a dash-mounted rearview mirror. The three-spoke steering wheel frames a sweeping 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer as well as gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, battery charge, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 47k miles. Total mileage is unknown. The 283ci V8 features dual four-barrel carburetors and was factory rated at 270 horsepower. The engine stamping is pictured. The CU suffix is consistent with a 283ci V8 rated at 270 horsepower and designated for a 1959 Corvette with two four-barrel carburetors, a high-lift camshaft, and a manual transmission. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction limited-slip differential. The window sticker shows initial delivery to Gordon Thompson Chevrolet in Jacksonville, Florida, along with options and a total amount of $4,925. Filed under: c1