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LOT 132

1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis no. J59S109549

Sold for €75,900 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 132

Stunning Turquoise Blue interior and exterior colour combination
1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Chassis no. J59S109549

• Stunning color combination Turquoise Blue
• Believed to be resident in Florida from 1959 to 2020
• Present ownership since 2020
• 4.6-litre V8 engine and four-speed manual gearbox
• Completely restored, power steering added
• French registration document

This outstanding Corvette Convertible is believed to have resided in Florida from day one until the end of 2020 when it was purchased by the current French owner, who has driven it approximately 1,000 kilometres since then. Boasting the desirable combination of the 283ci (4.6-litre) V8 engine and four-speed manual gearbox, the Corvette had belonged to the previous owner since 2014. The accompanying expertise from 2021 states that the car has undergone a complete restoration in accordance with the original specification and describes it as 'mechanically perfect, in near-new condition and perfect running order'. The glassfibre bodywork is said to be in perfect condition following a high-quality restoration, and the chassis likewise, with no signs of corrosion. Equipped with a period-correct radio, the original interior is nicely patinated while the soft-top is in good working condition, as are the electrics. The current owner has also had the car fitted with power steering.

Footnotes

1959 Chevrolet Corvette cabriolet
Châssis n° J595109549

• Fabuleuse combinaison de couleurs bleu Turquoise
• Vraisemblablement en Floride de 1959 à 2020
• Aux mains de l'actuel propriétaire depuis 2020
• Moteur V8 4,6 litres et boîte manuelle quatre rapports
• Entièrement restaurée, ajout d'une direction assistée
• Carte grise française

On pense que cette extraordinaire Corvette cabriolet a résidé en Floride depuis son premier jour jusqu'à la fin de 2020, lorsqu'elle a été achetée par son actuel propriétaire français, qui a parcouru environ 1 000 kilomètres à son volant depuis cette date. La Corvette, équipée de la séduisante combinaison du V8 283 ci (4,6 litres) et de la boîte manuelle à quatre rapports, appartenait au précédent propriétaire depuis 2014. Le rapport d'expertise de 2021 qui l'accompagne établit que la voiture a subi une restauration complète en respectant ses spécifications d'origine et la décrit comme étant dans un état mécanique parfait, comme neuve et en parfait état de marche. La carrosserie en fibre de verre est en parfait état également, après une restauration de grande qualité, ainsi que le châssis, sans signe de corrosion. Équipée d'une radio conforme à l'époque, l'intérieur d'origine est joliment patiné et la capote est en bon état de marche de même que tous les équipements électriques. L'actuel propriétaire a par ailleurs fait équiper la voiture d'une direction assistée.

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