This 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 283ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is refinished in red with white coves over red vinyl. Equipment includes a Positraction limited-slip differential, a white convertible soft top, a removable body-color hardtop, 15″ steel wheels, lap belts, a Wonderbar AM radio, and a dash-mounted rearview mirror.
The 283ci V8 features a four-barrel carburetor, red-painted valve covers, and a polished air cleaner assembly, and it was factory rated at 230 horsepower. The CQ suffix is consistent with a 283ci V8 rated at 230 horsepower and designated for a 1958 Corvette with a four-barrel carburetor and a manual transmission. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction limited-slip differential.
The car was refinished in red with white coves. Exterior equipment includes a white convertible soft top, a removable body-color hardtop, quadruple headlights, split chrome bumpers, fender vents, and dual exhaust outlets.
The 15″ steel wheels feature spinner-style covers and are mounted with 205/75 Coker Classic 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 dashboard topper, carpets, and door panels. Equipment includes lap belts, a floor-mounted shifter, a Wonderbar AM radio, a heater and defroster, an analog clock, 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 1k miles, total mileage is unknown.
