1957 Corvette Fuelie PROJECT w/Documentation from Nolan Adams, Rare Opportunity!

Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Corvette
SubModel:	Factory Hardtop ONLY, Convertible
Type:	Hard Top Only, Convertible
Trim:	Convertible
Year:	1957
Mileage:	81756
VIN:	E57S105493
Color:	Originally Inca Silver
Engine:	NONE (Originally 283-250HP FI)
Cylinders:	NONE (283 V8)
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Originally a Power Glide Automatic
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Beige/Ivory
Drive side:	Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Boring, Oregon, United States

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FOR SALE: 1957 Corvette Project Car,This was ORIGINALLY a Factory Fuel Injected 1957 Corvette, 283-250HP FUEL INJECTION with POWER GLIDE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. (FK Engine code).Documented by NOLAN ADAMS in one of his many books, The COMPLETE CORVETTE RESTORATION & TECHNICAL GUIDE VOL.1 1953 to 1962. Nolans documentation of THIS CAR is on PAGE 197 (vin# E57S105493) The serial # and engine Identification are listed in his book, VOLUME 1 on page 197. 283V8 250HP Fuel Injection w/PG automatic transmission, 1 of 102 Very Rare! NOLAN ADAMS lived in California, he Passed away at his home (on his birthday) Jan.18th 2017 He was 84 years old. (R.I.P.)
This Corvette was originally painted INCA SILVER with Beige/Ivory Interior, it has been said the the SILVER paint option in 1957 cost $10. extra. This is a rare FACTORY (removable) HARD TOP (ONLY) Convertible Corvette. NO Convertible Top, NEVER HAD ONE!
This 1957 Corvette lived most of its live in DRY Central CALIFORNIA (Sacramento area) still has its original California BLACK PLATES. It has a rock solid Frame, very good body, one minor parking lot repair RF headlight area (years ago). Interior is basicly complete and looks good for its age and use. O.D.O Reads 81,756. miles, believed to be original. I bought a HIGH DOLLAR new PRESS MOLDED HOOD, it has a newer aluminum high flow Radiator, Newer Gas Tank, plus has had recent BRAKE WORK (Has pedal and STOPS). Also has a newer front wiring harness with a number of connections never hooked up.
Car is MISSING (NO) Motor, Fuel Injection unit & AT Trans. The nice thing is GM DID NOT STAMP THESE EARLY YEAR CORVETTE/CAR ENGINES WITH A V.I.N. Number. Sooooo IF YOU FIND a 1957 283 V8 with a FK Code, you will have a matching number engine (if the date codes are no more than 6 months prior to when (Per NCRS Records: Built Friday July 26th 1957, was 2nd from last Corvette built on that day) this Corvette was built.).
The previous long time owner lived on a gravel road, the stock 56-58 solid stock Hubcaps would get pebbles between the wheels and hubcaps and make tink/tink noise when driving. (The GM Bulletin to dealers fix was to put vacuum hose in the steel wheel openings) In 1959 to 1962 Corvettes, GMs stock hubcaps (that look almost the same as earlier) had slots around the outer edge to let any pebbles out! The previous owner sold the 56-58 solid caps and replaced them with the 59-62 style hubcaps with factory slots. Also at some point in time, the previous owner/s installed a Clutch Pedal for a Standard Transmission, so you could put a stick shift in it if you wanted too. For me I like ORIGINAL, what it came with from the factory, but thats me. Please pardon the one white F-bomb sticker, it was installed by the longtime previous owner. He always said he LOVED this 57 Vette and that he would NEVER sell this Corvette as long as he lived. HE NEVER DID, He passed away and the Corvette was sold by his Estate.
Please remember this is a Project 1957 FI Corvette needing a FULL RESTORATION with NO Motor, NO FI Unit, NO Transmission! But with Nolan Adams Documentation this Corvette will ALWAYS BE WORTH MORE MONEY than every other 1956 1957 Corvette Project (Similar) out there. I took this Corvette Project to the 2018 Mecum Collector Car Auction in Portland Oregon earlier in the year, It BID to $35,000. It did not quite reach my reserve of $37,000. If you ADD the 10% Auctions buyers premium, $35,000. + $3,500. the Mecum auctions buyers price would have been $38,500.
This is a RARE OPPORTUNITY to buy a SUPER RARE Documented (PERSONALLY INSPECTED) by a Well KNOW AUTHOR, MASTER JUDGE & CORVETTE ENTHUSIAST! A car with this PEDIGREE deserves to be put back to a original N.C.R.S. type (+ or -) Restoration. If you want to Retro Rod/Rat Rod/ Street Rod this car, please LOOK elsewhere, there should be a number of 1956 1957 Base Corvette Projects out there that would work for you. This is a rare 57 FI Corvette with rare DOCUMENTATION that would/should be the pride of anyone out there, when done! Do Not Miss Out! Buy here and SAVE! RARE CAR!~ I was going to restore this 1957 FI Corvette project myself, BUT I found and bought a 1963 Corvette Coupe FI project that I am going to restore instead. The ONLY reason I am selling this 1957 FI Corvette!

PAYMENT- The high winning bidder to pay $3,000. dollars NON-refundable deposit (bank wire transfer, or cash if local) within 3 working days of auctions end. And the remainder by (Bank wire transfer or cash if local ) due within 7 working days of auctions end. (or if you wish you can pay in full at the 3 day deposit period). If by chance you have never done bank wire transfers, Just hit the BUY IT NOW button and I will have my wife walk you through it. Vehicle & title will be held 5 working days for funds (except cash) to "totally clear" my bank, even bank wire transfers. The vehicle must be paid in full and all funds MUST CLEAR MY BANK (too many scams out there) before the vehicle ever leaves my possession. (NO EXCEPTIONS) Once deposit is received, the "needed paper work" will be sent to you for your info to be filled out, signed and returned. If you have any questions, please ASK the BEFORE the Auction/Sale has ended.

SHIPPING- High winning bidder is responsible for ALL shipping/transport costs. Vehicle should be picked up within 30 days of auctions end. After the 30 days- a $200. per month storage fee will apply. If the vehicle is not picked up within the 30 day period, any and all additional storage fees must be paid in full before the vehicle is picked up. I have shipped Multip. Corvettes/Cars to Europe, Brazil, etc.etc. & of course the U.S.A. So shipping throughout the world is not a problem. Look through my 100% feedback and see happy car & Corvette parts sales customers. I have shipped cars to Brazil, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, and multip. Back East, etc. etc.etc... Do not worry, NO problems on my end, you WILL RECEIVE the Corvette and it WILL BE the Corvette PICTURED! The vehicle is located in Boring, Oregon zip code 97009. about 25 miles east of Portland, Oregon.

This Vehicle is SOLD AS-IS AS a PARTS CAR!. -Seller provides NO warranties, guarantees, expressed, written or implied.

Read the text, Please check ALL the pictures ASK any and ALL questions "before" the auction is over. If you are new to ebay and do not know what you are doing, or this is not what you want, need, or have the money available to pay for. This is NOT A GAME. Do not assume anything, you will save us both a lot of time, money and grief. You NEED TO AGREE to these terms and conditions. Please I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle. It is up to the buyer to come and see the car in person and further inspect the car BEFORE the end of the auction, it is always better to see the car in person, please do. If you have any questions Please ask them BEFORE the auction/sale has ended.

Email or call Dave 503-516-6438 cell, MLCORVETTES #DA8256 (and or) 1st Superior Paintless Dent Removal, Boring, Oregon 97009. I am a very small one man restoration shop that specializes in Corvette Sales/Parts/Restorations & PDR repairs (metal cars/vehicles). (buy and sell) of 1953 to 1972 Corvettes. Long time N.C.R.S Member. With my high Ebay rating, you can bid with confidence.

This vehicle is for sale in our local area and I reserve the right to end this auction early. If you wish to stop by and check it out before the auction is over, please do. I highly recommend it. ***This offer ends as of the end of this posted Ebay listing. Sorry NO Trades! Thanks Dave (dchughes) Again: "SOLD AS-IS" as a Project Car. THIS OFFER "ENDS" AT THE END OF THIS EBAY LISTING!