1957 Chevrolet Corvette in Midvale, Utah

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1957 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Convertible | Ardell Brown Classic Cars?www.ardellscars.com/1957-chevrolet-corvette-roadster-convertible/

This frame-off restored 1957 Corvette features the high performance version of the 283 V-8 with two four barrel carburetors and Duntov camshaft and solid lifters, producing 270 hp. It is mated to the new-for-'57 4 speed transmission.A new body was introduced for the 1956 model featuring a new "face" and side coves; the taillamp fins were also gone. An optional fuel injection system was made available in the middle of the 1957 model year. It was one of the first mass-produced engines in history to reach 1 bhp per cubic inch and Chevrolet's advertising agency used a "one hp per cubic inch" slogan for advertising the 283 bhp 283 cu in Small-Block engine. Other options included power windows, hydraulically operated power convertible top (1956), heavy duty brakes and suspension (1957), and four speed manual transmission (late 1957).[10] Delco Radio transistorized signal-seeking "hybrid" car radio, which used both vacuum tubes and transistors in its radio's circuitry (1956 option).