Chevrolet Corvette 2 Door Roadster on 2040-cars

One of the 6339 Corvettes built in 1957. Lots of them listed for $80-$100+ grand, several junkers at 20K. Here's one honest Vette at a realistic price. Chrome and stainless is very good. All lights and signals work. Gauges all work except clock. Heater blower not working, need to check fuze. T-3 headlights. Radial shocks and tires, rides decent for solid axle. Bushings on front end replaced. Not pretty underneath, but solid, no Swiss cheese. I have owned this car for over 50 years. I was told by the person I bought it from that the first owner was employed by GM Styling. In the mid-60's while working on the interior, I found a business card taped upside down under the passenger seat. Still have it. The name on the card is , I assume from what I was told by the 2nd owner, (58-63) was the original owner his uncle, who worked for GM Styling. He bought a new one in 58, (of coarse, new dual headlights) . When I bought it in late 1963, it was white with silver cove, red/white interior red trunk and wheels. 220 HP/Powerglide. The drivetrain was then changed to the latest, 327cu in. with dbl hump heads, 30/30 cam, Hedman Headers, Wilcap light flywheel, with Borg Warner Close ratio 4 speed transmission, topped off with a Hurst Shifter. And also an aluminum bell housing.The injection system is from a 1962 model. (As is trans). The paint was done in 1969, so it shows its age and spider cracks & etc. In the mid 60's, it rolled into a house next door and sustained some damage to the rear. It was repaired carefully, but some places after 50 years show. Valve covers gaskets need replacing, leaks a bit. Steering box also leaks a bit. The transmission will sometimes "slip" out of 2nd gear on deceleration, so I just hold it in gear when down shifting. Needs a good tuning, valve adjustment, etc. But still runs great! If you are used to modern disk brakes, you won't like these at high speeds. The original radiator leaks, so I've knocked off $1000 from my original reserve. If it doesn't sell soon, I will replace it and adjust my price upward. Rear end, shocks, bushings & etc were redone a while back, but not many miles ago, so in great shape. I don't want to over sell this car, it is not a number 1 Fuel Injected trailer queen, however I don't want to sell it short either. It always turns heads wherever it goes. 10 years ago I thought I would do a refurbish with paint & interior, but time has caught up with me. (I'm 74 years old) I think it's time to let someone else take care of it. It's a car that could be restored original or just refurbed and driven. The engine and transmission would be worth a good bit by themselves, F/I's are pushing over 10K. The original hubcaps and etc. are included. Extras include filter and manuals.