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60 - 1959 CHEVROLET Corvette C1 • French classic car registration…
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Estimate €50,000 - €60,000
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1959 CHEVROLET Corvette C1 • French classic car registration document • Chassis number: J59S106825 • 283 ci V8 engine • 4-speed manual gearbox • Second-hand A pivotal year in the first generation of Corvettes, the 1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1 retains the spectacular bodywork introduced in 1958, with its four headlights and subtly sculpted wings, whilst gaining a cleaner look thanks to the removal of the chrome side vents. Powered by the famous 283 ci (4.6-litre) small-block V8, available in several power ratings, it epitomises the definitive emergence of the American sports car in the late 1950s. Elegant, expressive and mechanically robust, the 1959 Corvette C1 remains today one of the most balanced and sought-after examples of this pioneering generation. The example we are presenting, chassis number J59S106825, is a first-generation Chevrolet Corvette. It was originally delivered new in the United States, to San Francisco, in 1959. It features an elegant colour scheme: a classic Roman Red body, paired with a black leather interior. This combination highlights the convertible’s clean lines. The interior of this vehicle shows signs of age whilst retaining a certain charm, typical of American cars of that era. The wheels are not original; however, a set of four original wheels fitted with tyres is supplied with the car. A hardtop has been fitted in place of the soft top, which is not present on this example. This vehicle was purchased and imported into France by its current owner in 2019, and was subsequently registered in 2022. A service was carried out on the vehicle in 2023, including an engine oil change and the replacement of the gearbox mount bushings. A Corvette C1 with an iconic design, offering the chance to fully enjoy the charm and character of the great American sports cars of the late 1950s. 1959 CHEVROLET Corvette C1 • French collector’s registration document • Serial number: J59S106825 • 283 ci V8 engine • 4-speed manual gearbox • Second owner A pivotal year for the first generation of Corvettes, the 1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1 retained the spectacular bodywork introduced in 1958 with its four headlights and subtly sculpted wings, whilst gaining in purity thanks to the removal of the chrome side vents. Powered by the famous 283 ci (4.6-litre) small-block V8 engine, available in several power ratings, it embodies the definitive affirmation of the American sports car in the late 1950s. Elegant, expressive and mechanically robust, the 1959 Corvette C1 remains one of the most balanced and sought-after models of this founding generation. The example we are presenting, chassis J59S106825, is a first-generation Chevrolet Corvette. It was delivered new in the United States, in San Francisco, in 1959. It features an elegant colour combination: a classic Roman Red body, paired with a black leather interior. This configuration highlights the purity of the convertible’s lines. The interior of this vehicle shows signs of age whilst retaining a certain charm typical of American cars of that era. The wheels are not original; please note that a set of four original wheels fitted with tyres is supplied with the vehicle. A hardtop has replaced the original soft top, which is not included with the car. This vehicle was purchased and imported into France by its current owner in 2019, and was subsequently registered in 2022. The vehicle underwent a service in 2023, including an engine oil change and the replacement of the transmission mounts. A Corvette C1 with iconic styling, offering the chance to fully enjoy the charm and character of the great American sports cars of the late 1950s.
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 06/23/2026 at 12:16 PM
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