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LOT #1419.1 - 1959 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 283/230 CONVERTIBLE

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This 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is the product of a fasteners, inspection marks, etc. A body dolly was
complete ground-up restoration to meet NCRS constructed out of 1.5-inch square tubing to use for
standards. It has achieved two Top Flight Awards, body work and painting. All the fasteners were sent
a Performance Verification Award and the coveted out for replating, all chrome components were re-
Duntov Mark of Excellence with a final score of 98.6. chromed and stainless parts polished. The 283/230hp
The car was purchased in July 2010 from a gentleman 8-cylinder engine was sent out for machining and the
who had owned it since 1971. It was in good current owner did the final assembly. The frame and
restorable condition and retained the original paint. all black steel parts were powder-coated in satin black
The options included 4-speed manual transmission, for a lasting restoration. The bodywork was completed
deluxe heater, Wonder Bar radio, parking brake and PPG DDL Acrylic Lacquer (as originally used in
alarm, courtesy light and folding top. After the car 1959) was used for topcoating. The paint was carefully
was purchased, local NCRS members were asked to cut and buffed to replicate the original finish, showing
examine the car and advise on its restoration. They some degree of orange peel. Out of a possible 350
strongly recommended a ground-up restoration to points only one point was ever deducted for paint.
NCRS standards due to its good overall condition This Corvette has approximately 200 miles since the
and the amount of original parts that were present. completion of its restoration.
The project began in July 2010 and was completed it
in April 2012. It was completely disassembled, about **SOLD AS A PAIR WITH LOT #1419**
75 pictures were taken and notes made documenting NO RESERVE.

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