VIN E57S106217

Car Year:	1957
Car's approximate birthday:	August 31, 1957
Owner:	eBay Motors Seller mikulkatroy
City:	Corona del Mar
State:	California
Country:	United States
Purchase date:	Undefined
Status:	Current Owner
Nickname:	E57S106217
State:	Nice Driver
Exterior:	Other Color
Interior:	Other Color
Coves:	Other Color
Softtop:	Other Color
Wheels:	Other Color
Delivery Dealer Zone:	Unknown
Delivery Dealer Code:	Unknown
Options:	RPO	Option	Percentage Sold [%]	Sales Price [$]
	02934	Base Corvette (1x4 220hp)	100.00%	3,176.32
	Total		0.000991698122918% (1 Cars)	3,176.32
Factory job nr.:	Unknown
Export Car:	Non Export Car
Other details:	Added to Registry 07/24/2012 Mileage: 3,491 miles
Car history:
This is a 1957 Corvette Convertible Custom: 1957 Corvette body and styling on a 1994 Corvette C4 chassis, welded and reinforced to handle increased power and torque. The engine is an LT-1 350 cid 5.7-Liter V8 engine (Factory spec 300 hp and 340 ft-lb torque) and six-speed manual transmission, also from a 1994 Corvette. The engine is modified with custom headers and throttle body. The car is registered in California as a 1957 model, so it is exempt from smog requirements. The ideal combination of classic styling and modern drivability. This car has many custom body modifications (detailed below) and runs and drives great. Everyone notices this car and loves it. Please note: The car does not have windshield wipers. This car was built by Chevrolet for California, and therefor windshield wipers were never installed. (But you weren't planning on driving it in the rain anyway, right?) Detailed pictures of the car are below, along with Youtube videos of the car in action. Also linked are several galleries of the build process, you can see the car before, during, and after construction. Q: Why would anyone sell this car? A: As the kids get older, more time is spent on family activities than on taking the car out and enjoying it properly. I also plan to spend more time traveling and working on helping kids with my charity (Band of Brothers Foundation - www.bobf.org ) Bidders: While I've made ever effort to describe the car in as much detail as possible, you may have additional questions. Please feel free to message me with any additional questions through ebay you may have. Terms: $500 deposit required from winning bidder within 24 hours of completion of auction. 57V ... Concept Car What if the 1957 Corvette C-1 Convertible was designed today? The 57V was built to drive comfortably and perform while maintaining the best features of the classic look of the original 1957 Corvette. This car is Car Show ready. This car is ready to be featured on the cover of any custom car magazine in the world. This car is ready to drive. Award winning design: 1st place winner in Semi Sports Pre 1963 Class at the 60th Grand Nation Roadster Show (2009) in Pomona California. The performance goal: Balanced Performance Easy to Drive Classic Feel Outstanding handling Moderate maintenance Design Goal: Changes that look like they were from original car and wouldn't be noticed by most people (Can you see the changes)? Functional and Practical Clean Lines (not too many distractions) Use 50's period look where possible The Challenges: Very small spaces No extra space available for new parts Original car interior was too small and uncomfortable to drive. Fire wall layout made it difficult to layout a clutch and braking system that was easy to use. The 1957 Corvette: Ranked 1st as “Cars that won the hearts of American Drivers” by the Wall Street Journal (April 4-5, 2009). Registered as a 1957 model: No smog restrictions Design and Performance Features Chassis and Performance: Solid Chassis Connection: 1994 C-4 Chassis combined with 1957 frame. Welded and reinforced to handle increase torque. Increased Traction by modifying rear end. Smooth Running Power: LT-1 350 cid 5.7-Liter V8 engine with custom headers and .52mm throttle body. This engine is factory rated at 300 hp and 340 ft-lb of torque. With a 6 speed manual transmission, Custom Clutch and Brakes Engine: 350 cid (5.7-liter) SFI V8 LT1 Edelbrock EDL-7107 intake manifold Engine Plenum stainless steel cover custom made Engine computer: 94/95 f-body (Camaro/Firebird) LT1 5.7-liter Overhead valve with 4 valves per cylinder and 4 overhead camshafts Aluminum cylinder heads with 170cc intake port volume Cast iron block, 4-bolt mains Cast iron crankshaft Cast aluminum pistons Bore and stroke: 4.00” x 3.48” Compression: 10.5:1 Combustion chambers: 54.4cc Valves: 1.94 intake/1.50 exhaust Valve spring pressure: 85 lbs. Rocker arms: 1.5:1 adjustable self-aligning, stamped steel Camshaft: Roller Lift: .447 intake/.459 exhaust Duration: 203 intake/210 exhaust at .50-inch Single mass torsional damper Fuel system: Fuel pump mounted in tank with a modified fuel sender unit Cooling: 4-row crossflow radiator from a ’69 Firebird. Ford fan and shroud Exhaust: Jet Hot coated hugger headers into stainless steel exhaust, routed “through the frame” Reverse flow cooling system: One of the greatest features of the '92 and up Chevrolet LT-1 engine is the reverse flow cooling system. In fact it is reverse flow cooling that is truly the key to the incredible performance of the modern LT-1. Reverse flow cooling is vastly superior to the conventional cooling systems used on virtually all other engines. This is because it cools the cylinder heads first, preventing detonation and allowing for a much higher compression ratio and more spark advance on a given grade of gasoline. A fringe benefit is that cylinder bore temperatures are higher and more uniform, which reduces piston ring friction. Because of this new cooling system, the LT-1 can easily meet ever-increasing emissions standards with significant gains in power, durability, and reliability. Body: Leveled Body: (1957 body slopes downward in back) with 18inch rims in back and 17 in front and added spacers Cleaner Hood Design/ Increased Hood Strength: Reversed hood and added solid hinges Increased Headlight Strength: Added hooligan headlights rewired Convertible Top: Convertible Soft Top Frame made to original GM Blueprints Crane’s Corvette Supply, San Diego, CA Custom Sized Wheels: Muroc III w/clearcoat by Budnik Wheels, Huntington Beach, CA Custom paint color (Aston Martin Glacial Blue) Cleaned the Look of Outside of Car: Headlights moved out 1 inch and moved blinker inside headlight Grill teeth spaced. Emblem added into grill and off front of hood Smooth out and rounded front bumper Removed, gas tank door, door handles and cove chrome. (Shaved Door Handle Kit by Electric Life Inc. Chicago, IL) Filled in wheel wells with stain steel panels Custom Dash Board and Shift Console Increased Sporty Look of Car: Added wire mesh behind grill. Filled in front of cove and added spears. Added stainless steel rock guard. Custom rear bumper and left and right small bumpers with brake lights. Blinkers in prior exhaust area. Custom solid tail lights Modern Period Looking Rims: made custom size for this car. Custom billet aluminum wheels with clear coat: Front: Budnik Wheels - Model: Muroc III - 5x4.75 .50 - non-directional FL polished 17 8 6.875 Rear: Budnik Wheels - Model: Muroc III - 5x4.75 .50 - non-directional FL polished 18 8 6.875 Increased tire size: New BF Goodrich Traction T/A tires Front: 235/45 17 Rear: 245/45 18 Interior: Calssic Look of Interior: Reproduced original waffled material in exact pattern as original with added improvements Speedometer: Working and accurate speedometer – customized conversion box mates classic Corvette speedometer with modern drivetrain (Gail’s Speedometer Service, Costa Mesa, CA.) Power Windows: Glass with no frame and Interior Door Handles Vinatage Air and Heat: Vintage Air Gen-IV Sure Fit System Completely Hidden Full Stereo: iPod input, wired for Satellite radio, Amp, Base and 3 full range speakers (Can you find it?) Increased Car Interior 6 inches: Moved gas tank to the trunk and moved back seat wall back 4 inches. Made seat backs two inches thinner. Added Space for Modern Stereo: Moved gas tank to rear Increase Space Between Steering Wheel and Driver Legs: Increased the space 2.5-3.5 inches between steering wheel and drivers legs. Made seat bottoms 1.5 inches lower. Added tilt steering increasing space 1-2 additional inches of space. This allowed us to comfortably keep the original steering wheel size Dynamat Extremeliner: Heat& Sound control mats installed - Isolates road and engine noise and heat for increased comfort and drivability Carpet: Custom carpet by Global Upholstery, Santa Ana, CA Other: Increased Side Strength and Safety: Added steel tube door braces and back bumper. Safety: Added over shoulder 3-point seat belts by RetroBelt USA, Chino, CA. Custom locking trunk and Door Opening Custom Radiator and Gas Tank Price: US $120,000.00 eBay Item number: 110918190268
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