The Corvette received a comprehensive refreshing for 1958 that proved very successful, driving production from 6,339 in 1957 to 9,168 in 1958. Quad headlights made their first appearance and simulated hood louvers and chromed trunk spears introduced a new level of exterior flash, while a new instrument cluster with column-centered tach and a passenger grab bar answered customer demand for improved interior ergonomics. As before, fuel-injected engines were offered with a choice of hydraulic or solid-lifter camshafts, rated at 250 HP and 290 HP, respectively. Produced in January 1958, this 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a National Corvette Restorers Society Top Flight Award winner. One of only 504 Corvettes built for 1958 with the Code 579 Rochester fuel-injected 293/250 HP engine, it is an older restoration that has been retired from NCRS Top Flight judging. Since then it has been driven sparingly and enjoyed, and remains in exceptional condition throughout. Its correct Silver Blue paint was the second most popular choice in 1958, in this case accented with Inca Silver coves, a black soft top and a blue-gray interior. This is a truly sporting version of the 1958 Corvette optioned with a Code 685 BorgWarner T-10 4-speed manual transmission and Code 677 3.70:1 Positraction rear axle. Additional options include a Wonderbar pushbutton radio, windshield washers, heater, seat belts and full-size spinner wheel covers over 6.70x15-inch wide whitewall tires. Most all factory-correct-type components include the spare tire, jack, jack tools, trunk mat, trunk liner, rebound straps, washer system, shifter, ignition shielding, air cleaner, generator, distributor, spark plug shields, finned aluminum valve covers, fuel-injection unit, fuel-injection fuel filter, radiator, Guide Y-50 mirror, washboard hood, trunk irons, owner’s manual and sales brochure. Offered from the past owner of more than 10 years, this Top Flight Award winner includes the NCRS judging sheets.
