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LOT #748 - 1958 CHEVROLET CORVETTE FUELIE CUSTOM ROADSTER – NO RESERVE
MY LITTLE FUELIE

THIS 1958 CUSTOM CORVETTE’S DEBUT BRINGS ITS FIRST AWARD

Of all the great classic Corvette models its wider footprint. Vibro Solution floor
produced, the 1958 Corvette is quite sound-dampening material adds modern
likely one of the most popular for total sophistication with reduced noise, vibration,
transformation in the high-tech, high- and harshness. Flush-mount chrome bumpers
performance Pro-Touring genre. While once by Advance Plating and Coffman Corvette
perceived as being overly glitzy with such billet trunk spears provide great accents to the
one-year-only styling details as its ribbed PPG two-tone paint finish, custom-mixed at
hood treatment and twin chrome accent strips Hickman Creations.
to the rear, the ’58 Corvette remains historic The Corvette’s custom-trimmed red leather
as the first Corvette to feature fashionable interior is simply a fabulous combination of
“quad” headlamps, the product of GM’s custom upholstery, handcrafted metalwork,
Motorama show cars and a Corvette feature and high-tech modern features and amenities.
through the end of the first-generation, solid- The driver is greeted by a Sparc Industries
axle production in 1962. Thanks in part to its custom steering wheel and Dakota Digital
updated styling, the 1958 Corvette enjoyed HDX gauges, while luminescent LED lighting
record production and remains historic as the spotlights the Corvette’s handsomely sculpted
last designed before the late-1958 retirement and hand-stitched leather upholstery.
of Harley Earl, GM’s founding head of Amenities include Vintage Air climate control
styling, and the ascension of his handpicked and an Alpine touchscreen audio system
successor, Bill Mitchell.
featuring Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and
An amazing build that blends classic original GPS functions. Nu-Relics power windows and
styling with the last word in custom-car locks combine with an I-Key proximity entry
technology and build quality, this award- recognition system for exceptional usability.
winning 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie Awesome power delivery and performance
custom roadster is lovingly nicknamed “My potential far beyond the original specification
Little Fuelie.” While maintaining its fabulous define this striking Corvette, which now packs
original styling, this Corvette’s true character a GM Performance 7.0-liter LS7 V8 engine
lies in the myriad updates it has received matched to a Supermatic 4L75E automatic
– some obvious, and some so subtle they transmission. Induction is via a Holley
require careful study to fully comprehend. Sniper electronic fuel injection system, while
Handling the project from concept to ceramic-coated Hooker “shorty” headers
completion was Hickman Creations in and a polished stainless-steel exhaust system
Gunter, Texas, beginning with a new Art including Borla racing mufflers delivers
Morrison GT Sports chassis, with the iconic maximum performance with a throaty exhaust
first-generation Corvette body widened 3 note. Supporting items include a DeWitts
inches at the rear to accommodate the new aluminum radiator, dual SPAL electric cooling
independent rear suspension setup and fans, and an American Auto wiring harness.

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