C1 Corvette purists will adore the deliberate nature of this 1959 Big Brake “Fuelie” convertible that was recompensed Bloomington Gold certificate in 2002. One of 142 Corvettes so outfitted in 1959, it gloats the code-579D 283/290 HP Rochester fuel-infused modest square V-8, Borg Warner T-10 4-speed manual transmission and Positraction.
Surprisingly better for Corvette gatherers, it was furnished at the plant with the RPO 684 Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension bundle, which gave the auto exceptional front and back springs and stun absorbers, a heavier front rule bar, snappy directing connector, metallic brakes, finned brake drums, crisp air ducting to the back brakes and front brake air redirectors, frequently pointed to as “elephant ears.” A fully restored hard best-just auto with radio and warmer erase, it likewise profits from an exceptionally pleasing mix of Tuxedo Black finish and differentiating Red inside, an inside and out awe inspiring case of the top-performing Corvette of its period.
