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VISIT BARRETT-JACKSON.COM FOR THE COMPLETE DOCKET 105Earl retired and Mitchell took the reins at GM Styling, the Corvette sported several innovations, including the quad-headlamp treatment previewed on Cadillac show cars a few years before, plus comprehensively updated interiors and sturdier new frame-mounted bumpers. Styling updates that would last for 1958 only included faux hood louvers and twin chrome strips adorning the rear deck lid. Buyers appreciated the improvements and updates, with 9,168 built – a new record representing a bump of nearly one-third over 1957. Given the one-year-only styling cues of the 1958 Corvette, its flamboyance and historical significance make it an ideal canvas for expression of the customizer’s artistry today. Finished in stunning in Pull Me Over Red with white bodyside coves, this custom 1958 Chevrolet Corvette convertible selling with No Reserve at the upcoming 2024 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction is a fabulous case in point, professionally built by Burning River Restomods in Berea, Ohio. Far greater power and drivability than the stock specification is delivered by a new 495-horsepower GM LS3 V8 Hotcam crate engine, topped with Holley Sniper EFI and enhanced by custom Corvette-style billet rocker covers, Ultimate headers and a custom-built exhaust system with ceramic coating handsomely accenting the Corvette’s detailed and powder-coated chassis. A GM 4L60E automatic transmission delivers the Corvette’s newfound power, and desirable supporting items include a polished front accessory drive system and DeWitts radiator. The Corvette’s ride and handling are vastly upgraded with a detailed and powder-coated Art Morrison GT chassis, providing a fully adjustable ride height with RideTech coilovers. Stopping power is achieved by Wilwood disc brakes featuring 14-inch rotors, 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers, and stainless-steel lines. Power rack & pinion steering provides directional control. Other supporting features include a Tanks Inc. fuel tank and Walbro fuel pump, as well as a custom Speartech wiring harness with GM computers, Fit and finish is simply exceptional, with the exterior gaps all tightened and the body smoothed in preparation for the striking paint finish, all brightwork was rechromed or replaced, and the Corvette’s floors were detailed and then sprayed with Raptor liner material for durability. The custom interior is trimmed in Red Strike leather upholstery with a matching leather-wrapped dash and custom matching trunk. The driver's-side floor was extended 4 inches for additional legroom. Amenities include Dakota Digital VHX gauges, Vintage Air and an OEM-appearing RetroSound radio with Bluetooth connectivity. LED lighting is throughout the vehicle. Finishing touches include a new Stayfast convertible top, Dakota Digital power linear hood actuator and large-diameter custom Curtis Speed wheels that appear to be factory at first glance.The 1958 Corvette is a true classic sports-car icon and, with its impeccable build quality and thoroughly modern mechanicals and amenities, this example delivers the best of both possible worlds. Be sure to register to bid on it at the upcoming April 18-20 Palm Beach Auction and get ready to make it yours! – David Neyens For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com