1958 Corvette
Two 1958 Corvettes entered in the Sebring Grand
Prix of Endurance, the last race with official factory participation from Corvette. Sales
of the 1958 Corvette reached 9,168. Enough units were finally sold to turn a profit for
Corvette for the first time. Extensive redesign for 1958 included new body panels, a new
instrument panel, and new upholstery. 1958 Corvettes featured another first for any car,
dual headlights on each fender and a 160MPH speedometer.
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| Wheelbase: 102" |
Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear |
Height: 51" Over Hardtop |
| Length: 177.2" |
Width: 72.8" |
Curb Weight: 2,926 lbs. |
| Tire Size: 6.70x15" |
Fuel Tank: 16.4 gal. |
Plant: St. Louis, MO |
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Serial Numbers: E58S001001 through E58S106339
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Code
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Description
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Quantity
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MSRP
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867
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Base Corvette Convertible
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9 ,168
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$3,591.00
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101
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Heater
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8,014
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96.85
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102
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AM Radio
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6,142
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144.45
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107
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Parking Brake Alarm
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2,883
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5.40
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108
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Courtesy Lights
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4,600
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6.50
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109
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Windshield Washers
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3,834
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16.15
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276
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Wheels 15x5.5"
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404
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0.00
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290
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Whitewall Tries
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7,428
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31.55
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313
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Powerglide Transmission
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2,057
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188.30
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419
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Auxiliary Hardtop
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5,607
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215.20
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426
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Power Windows
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649
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59.20
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440
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Two Tone Paint
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3,422
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16.15
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469
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283ci 245hp Engine 2 4bbl.
Carbs
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2,436
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150.65
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469C
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283ci 270hp Engine 2 4Bbl
Carbs.
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978
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182.95
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473
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Power Operated Folding Top
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1,090
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139.90
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579
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283ci 250hp Engine Fuel
Injection
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504
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484.20
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579D
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283ci 290 hp Engine Fuel
Injection
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1,007
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484.20
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677
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Positraction Rear Axle 3.70
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327
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48.45
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678
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Positraction Rear Axle 4.11
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1,772
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48.45
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679
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Positraction Rear Axle 4.56
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Unknown
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48.45
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684
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Heavy Duty Racing Suspension
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51
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780.10
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|
685
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4 Speed Manual Transmission
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664
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215.20
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Exterior
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Quantity
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Soft Top
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Wheels
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Interior
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Charcoal
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1,631
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Bk/W
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Silver
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Bg/C/R
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Snowcrest White
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2,477
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Bk/W/Bg
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Silver
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Bg/C/R
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Silver Blue
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2,006
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Bg/W
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Silver
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Bg/C
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Regal Turquoise
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510
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Bk/W
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Silver
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C
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Panama Yellow
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455
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Bk/W
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Silver
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C
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Signet Red
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1,399
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Bk/W
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Silver
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C/R
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Black
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493
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Bk/W
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Silver
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C/R
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Silver
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193
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Bk/W
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Silver
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C/R
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Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, W=White, R=Red, Bl=Blue
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Dimensions
