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1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Addison, Illinois

$124,995

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1958

VIN

J58S10XXXX1958XXX

Body Type

Other

Transmission

Manual

Engine

350

Description

1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Restomod 350 V8 | 5-Speed Manual | Custom Suspension | Air Conditioning | Stunning Turquoise Exterior Take a look at this absolutely gorgeous 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Restomod! A true American classic combining iconic 1950s styling with modern performance, upgraded suspension, improved handling, and today s driving comforts. Finished in a beautiful Turquoise exterior complemented by a Gray interior, this Corvette is a real head-turner! Under the hood sits a powerful 350 V8 engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, delivering an exciting driving experience. This Corvette has been tastefully upgraded with a Jim Meyer front suspension, C4 Corvette independent rear suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and 4-wheel disc brakes for improved handling and stopping power.

Vehicle Highlights & Upgrades: 350 V8 Engine 5-Speed Manual Transmission Jim Meyer Front Suspension C4 Corvette Independent Rear Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes Rack-and-Pinion Steering 18-Inch American Racing Wheels Michelin Performance Tires Air Conditioning & Heat Power Windows March Serpentine Belt System Dual Electric Cooling Fans Beautiful Turquoise Exterior Custom Gray Interior Classic 1958 Corvette Convertible Styling This is not your ordinary 1958 Corvette! It offers the timeless beauty of a first-generation Corvette with desirable modern upgrades that make it more enjoyable to drive. Whether you re looking for a weekend cruiser, a showpiece for your collection, or a classic Corvette to enjoy on the open road, this stunning Restomod deserves your attention! Buy With Confidence at MGM Classic Cars! CARFAX Certified Advantage Dealership Over 500 Five-Star Google Reviews BBB Accredited Dealership Easy Financing Available Affordable Monthly Payment Options Nationwide Delivery Right to Your Door Over 200 Classic & Specialty Vehicles in Stock MGM Classic Cars Driven by Passion. Powered by Classics. 150 S.

Church Street, Addison, IL 60101 847-848-1850 www.mgmclassiccars.com
Trim: RESTOMOD - 5.7 - 5 SPEED - MINT
Body Style: 3
Fuel Type: Unspecified

Classic Chevrolet Corvette Buyer's Guide

Full guide

Mike Sullivan

Muscle Cars

1953–1982

~6 min read

Updated Apr 2026

Complete buyer's guide for classic Chevrolet Corvette C1, C2 and C3 (1953-1982). Birdcage rust, frame inspection, engine code identification, and current market pricing for split-windows, L88s and LT-1s.

This guide covers

✓ 10-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 5 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full Corvette Buyer's Guide

Chevrolet Corvette Market Overview

Based on 452 Chevrolet Corvette listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

452

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$39,711

Avg. Asking Price

1931–2000

Year Range

Price Position on Our Site - Above Average

This car: $124,995

Low: $4,000 High: $299,995

Transmission Distribution

Automatic 52%

Manual 32% ◄

Condition Distribution

Excellent 15%

Good 15%

Fair 4%

Poor 1%

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Classic Chevrolet Corvette Buyer's Guide

The Chevrolet Corvette has been America's sports car for over seventy years, but the classic Corvette market splits into three distinct generations, each with its own buyer profile and its own pitfalls. The C1 (1953-1962), C2 mid-year (1963-1967), and C3 shark (1968-1982) cover three decades of evolution from solid-axle straight-six convertibles to small-block legends to LT-1-powered chrome-bumper cars. Knowing which Corvette is yours, and what it actually is versus what the seller claims, is the difference between a sound investment and an expensive lesson.

What to Check Before Buying

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Verify dashboard VIN against trim tag and engine partial VIN , All three must agree. Engine partial VIN is on driver-side block deck near cylinder head.

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Demand original tank sticker for any car over $60K , Glued inside top of gas tank. Lists all original options. Gold standard for premium Corvette verification.

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Order NCRS Shipping Data Report ($50) , Available from National Corvette Restorers Society. Confirms original equipment from GM records.

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Inspect birdcage at door frames and cowl , Pull door panels, lift carpet at windshield base. Perforation = $8,000-$25,000 structural repair.

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Probe frame at kick-up and rear cross-member , Solid steel resists; rotten metal flakes. Frame replacement is $15,000-$30,000 if needed.

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Examine fiberglass under raking light , Stress cracks at body mounts, headlight buckets, rear panel. Deep cracks = impact damage or chassis flex.

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Check T-top seals and headliner (C3) , Water staining indicates failed seals. Leaks rot birdcage from inside.

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Verify Big Block valvetrain on cold start , Solid-lifter L72/L78/L88/ZL1 should tick and subside with oil pressure. Continuous noise = valve adjustment or worn lifters.

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Compression test all eight cylinders , Should read 145-185 PSI uniformly across the bank. Variance >15% = head gasket or ring problem.

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Test all electrical and pop-up headlights (C3) , Vacuum-actuated headlights commonly fail. Hidden leaks in vacuum lines drop the lights at speed.

Common Issues

Corvette "birdcage" rust is the structural killer for C2 and C3 cars. The birdcage is the steel inner structure that supports the fiberglass body, windshield frame, A-pillars, doglegs, and roof. When the birdcage rots, the body flexes, glass cracks, and door alignment goes off. Birdcage repair on a C2 or C3 is $8,000-$25,000 depending on extent. Frame rust on C1 (boxed steel) and C3 (X-frame) Corvettes is the second major concern. The kickup behind the front wheels, the rear suspension mounting points, and the rear cross-member all rot in salt-belt cars. Probe the frame with a screwdriver, solid steel resists, rotten metal flakes. Mechanical issues vary by generation. C1s commonly have weak Powerglide automatics and tired solid-lifter 283 fuelies. C2s have strong drivetrains but the leaf-spring rear suspension wears bushings and the differential carriers crack. C3s suffer from sloppy T-tops that leak, failing radiators, and worn front coil springs that sag the front end. The L88 cars (1967-1969) had aluminum heads that crack from heat cycling, a deal-breaker if not previously addressed.

What to Look For

VIN authentication is the first stop. The C1 and C2 cars used the dashboard VIN plate; the C3 added the windshield-pillar VIN starting in 1968. Cross-reference the VIN against the trim tag (riveted to the body brace under the glovebox or on the firewall depending on year) and against the engine block partial VIN. Big Block cars (1965+ 396, 1966+ 427, 1970+ 454) and Z06/L88/ZL1 specials must have all numbers matching to claim premium prices. For C2 and C3 cars, inspect the birdcage. Pull the door panels and look at the inner door structure. Lift the carpet at the windshield base and look at the inner cowl. Pull the headliner if practical and look at the roof structure on coupes. Surface rust is acceptable; perforation is structural and expensive to repair. For any high-dollar Corvette claim (L71 427/435, L88, ZL1, Z06, LT-1) demand the original tank sticker (the build sheet that was glued to the inside top of the gas tank). Tank stickers are the gold standard for verification. Cross-reference the tank sticker codes against the VIN and the engine block partial VIN. Fiberglass condition is uniquely Corvette. Look for stress cracks at the body mount points, around the headlight buckets, and at the rear panel where the bumpers attach. Surface gel-coat cracks are cosmetic; deeper structural cracks indicate impact damage or chassis flex.

Price Guide

C1 (1953-1962) Corvettes range from $45,000 for solid 1958-1962 driver-quality 283 V8 cars up to $300,000+ for documented 1957-1962 fuelie cars in concours condition. The 1953 launch year (only 300 built) is a special case, documented original 1953s sell for $200,000-$400,000. C2 (1963-1967) is the most coveted Corvette generation. The 1963 split-window coupe is the icon, $95,000-$200,000 for drivers and survivors, $300,000+ for documented L84 fuelie cars. 1965-1967 396/427 Big Blocks are $85,000-$180,000 for drivers, with documented L71 Tri-Power cars at $140,000-$280,000. The 1967 L88 is the holy grail, only 20 were built, and documented examples bring $2.5M-$5M at auction. C3 (1968-1982) is the bargain entry to Corvette ownership. Driver-quality 1968-1972 small-blocks run $22,000-$42,000. The 1970-1972 LT-1 (small-block, solid-lifter, 350-360 hp) is the underrated gem at $45,000-$85,000 for documented numbers-matching cars. 1973-1977 cars are the bargain era at $15,000-$28,000. 1978 silver anniversary and 1982 Collector Edition cars trade for $22,000-$35,000.

Did You Know?

The Corvette name was suggested by GM PR director Myron Scott, named after the small, fast warship class. GM trademarked "Corvette" in May 1953, just one month before the car's June launch. The 1963 split-window coupe was a Bill Mitchell design that survived for only one model year. Zora Arkus-Duntov, the Corvette's chief engineer, hated the split window because it killed rearward visibility, and he successfully lobbied to remove it for the 1964 model year. The one-year-only design is now the most iconic Corvette body style ever produced. Only 20 L88 Corvettes were built for 1967, and Chevrolet deliberately under-rated the engine at 430 horsepower to keep insurance companies off the buyer's back. The L88 actually produced approximately 540 horsepower in road-going trim and was conceived purely as a homologation special for road racing: Chevrolet refused to install a heater, radio, or AM/FM in any L88, telling buyers to special-order them at the dealer if they actually wanted comfort features.

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