Description: This Corvette was Special Ordered by Ellis Brooks Chevrolet, 1595 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA. You will notice all of the deleted items. This car was purposely built to drag race. The engine, transmission, and rear end combination, was a favorite for racing in the stock sports category.
The vehicle was found in a warehouse, in Lincoln, California. The odometer had 1,971 miles on the speedometer. We believe all the miles on this car when purchased in 1999, were put on 1/4 mile at a time. All evidence uncovered in one of the many part boxes, included the original 1956 license plates, and the original 1957 red sticker, still wrapped in State of California brown paper bearing the label, Edmond G. (Pat) Brown; the Governor of California at that time. This indicates the plates were never put on the car, and was more likely towed for racing purposes. California DMV has no record of the plate ever being registered. The plates were used to register the car in California in 2002. The plates have been retained even though the car has a clear title in Nevada. The odometer currently reads, 4,700 miles.
Frame off restoration began in 2000, with basic completion in 2002. Refinements for NCRS judging was completed in 2006. All parts were NOS or certified GM restoration parts, including all fasteners. Exterior is red/beige and the interior is also red/beige. All interior parts are new. This car is show quality.
VIN E57S103745. Build date, May 2, 1957. All running gear rebuilt. Complete 283 CI, 270 HP. Engine #3731548, dated C87, stamp pad #F401EG. 997 heads, rebuilt 2626S and 2627S carbs. and brass plates date stamped Mar. 57. Original radiator, date stamped C57. 3spd transmission. Third member original April 57 AQ code (4.56 posi gear), replaced with new, drivable 3.50 posi gear set. Distributor, fuel pump, generator, battery (tar Top) all correct date and part code. 670x15 large white wall Firestone tires. The paint, interior and chrome are in excellent condition.
The following awards have been presented:
NCRS Duntov Mark of Excellence-2006 San Antonio, Texas Bloomington Gold-2002 NCRS Top Flight Awards-Monterey, CA. 2002, Park city Utah, 2005 Performance Verification-Zion, Utah, 2003 AACA National Award-Philadelphia, PA. 2003
