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Description
Fast forward to 1992. The current owner's father, living on the Algarve coast, visited a junkyard where he spotted this very sad Corvette, a total restoration project. He told himself that "someday, a real Corvette enthusiast will restore this car." This prophecy became true as he himself bought it from the junkyard in 1999 and began the restoration. The body was lifted, and the frame was straightened, galvanized, and painted. The frame has the correct cut-out for the fuel pump, standard for the V8 model, as shown in the image. The 6-cylinder model did not have this cut-out. Many other parts were also addressed, such as acquiring the right type of engine, a 265 without casting for an oil filter, and a correct Powerglide transmission in good condition. Other missing parts were sourced over several years. Everything in the brake system is new except for the original brake drums and the master brake cylinder, which were honed and fitted with new internal parts. A new exhaust system was installed, and the car also received new rubber bushings and hoses. In 2008, the car was taken to Sweden, where the restoration was completed. The body was professionally painted in the original colors, Pennant blue and Shoreline beige. A new windshield was installed, and the car received a new interior from Al Knoch, including carpets. Some of the chrome is new, but some parts need to be straightened, polished, or re-chromed to be perfect. Other restored items include the distributor, windshield wiper motor, starter motor, fuel pump, and generator, including the drive to the mechanical tachometer mounted on the rear of the generator. The car's original convertible top frame is included in unrestored condition, and there is a new unmounted canvas soft top in the correct color, as shown in the images. The doors' removable windows are missing, but the mechanism for these is mounted. The Corvette comes with the Portuguese registration plate and extensive documentation, including books, pictures, and more.
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Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
The engine and gearbox are in an unrefurbished but repainted condition. The engine sounds as it should but may tick when it has been idle for a longer period, and the gearbox shifts smoothly. The brakes engage smoothly and evenly. For the most part, the majority of the car is in new or refurbished condition. Since the renovation, the Corvette has only driven just under 10 km, which may require calibration of the speedometer, tachometer, and other components.
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Interior condition
The interior, including door panels and carpets, is new and comes from Al Knoch Interiors in the USA. The color of the interior is beige, perfectly matching the car's blue exterior. The trunk space is neat and tidy. The engine compartment is also in a clean and orderly condition.
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Exterior condition
The paintwork is in a superb and professionally executed condition, with the car's color being Pennant blue. The new windshield has a slight lamination separation at the upper left side, as seen in the image. The rubber seal on the lower inside of the windshield is wrinkled. The moldings and chrome are in an acceptable condition. The car features a mix of rechromed and original chrome parts. The trim on the right door, the right rear bumper horn, and the grille could benefit from an inspection and possible rechroming. A convertible top frame is included with the car in unrestored condition, and there is also a new canvas soft top in beige color, as shown in the pictures. The hubcap emblem on the right rear wheel is a bit worn, with a new one included. The left rear wheel is slightly scuffed, as seen in the image. The tires are new and in good condition. The fit of the doors and hatches is likely better than when the car left the factory.
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General condition
The Corvette is in a very good and well-restored condition. It was a long-term project that involved extensive searching for missing parts, resulting in the car not being in a 100% original state. However, this does not diminish its appeal. Therefore, there is some potential for further improvement for those who wish to pursue it.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2023-10-16 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: (550101)
Senast godkända besiktning: 2023-10-16
Besiktigad tom: 1958-01-31
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Ja
Antal ägare: -
Facts about the model
Zora Arkus-Duntov, although not originally part of the Corvette project, was responsible for the introduction of the V8 engine and the three-speed manual gearbox. Duntov enhanced the marketing and image of the Corvette, helping it to compete with the Ford Thunderbird, Studebaker Speedster, and the larger Chrysler C-300. In 1956, he became the head of vehicle design and development at Chevrolet.
Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Nisse Brandt
+46 707 50 89 99
nisse@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
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Auction information
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