UPDATE 07/20/2023: The most frustrating experience for many sellers is to offer a classic for sale by auction, but it is only after the hammer falls that you discover you are the victim of a non-paying bidder. That appears to be the case for the owner of this 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. The previous auction indicates a successful sale at $69,000, but it is back on the market with the same seller. Interest was high last time, and it is no different now. It has attracted thirty-nine bids since the seller listed it here on eBay. The intense action has pushed the price to $49,033, which is below the reserve. No details have changed on this gem, so if you missed out the first time, you might get a second bite at the cherry.
07/14/2023: By 1958, the Chevy Corvette was starting to come into its own. After a sluggish start in 1953-55, the sports car got a styling update that brought more buyers into the showroom. The ’58 models would be a continuing evolution with quad headlights that were newly legal in all 48 U.S. states (pre-Alaska or Hawaii). As the seller explains, this 1958 Corvette is a nice ride but a driver-quality car, so it has a few nicks and cracks here and there to show for the years. Located in Walker, Louisiana, this 3-owner ‘Vette is available here on eBay.
The headlights weren’t the only visible changes to the Corvette in 1958. For example, buyers were also treated to simulated louvers on the hood, fake vents in the coves on the bodysides, and chrome suspenders that ran down the trunk lid. Overall, the Corvette was a bit beefier than before, wearing 200 pounds more weight than the auto in 1957. It was heavy and longer and looked the part. Sales were now getting close to the 10,000-unit mark at 9,168 copies in 1958, an increase of 47% over the previous year.
There were several variations of the 283 cubic inch V8 available in the Corvette – and since the seller doesn’t otherwise indicate, we’ll assume this car has the base 230 hp version (no multiple carburetors or fuel injection). It also has the 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, and the seller says the car performs well, has no leaks or smoke, and uses no oil, although the indicated mileage is at least 100,000.
We’re told this ‘Vette has stayed in either California or Arizona most of its life, leading to a rust-free undercarriage. The car is black-on-black in the color department, and we’re told the Chevy was ordered without convertible top apparatus, but the hardtop is still removable. Oddly, the heater was deleted from the car in production, too. The seller is upfront that this is not a perfect car, but that will not stop you from being seen in it. After all, this is a Corvette.
The only thing I would change is to have an original steering wheel. It’s necessary to get the appropriate feel of of the day.
60k would be tops for this in my world because without another 30 to 40k it can only be a driver.
I really like the style better with no cove color change unless it’s silver over white or charcoal.
Mine was close to this except was charcoal over red.
I wud hope they have original steering wheel.’58 was a 1 off year if I was to buy it wud b 1958
KI dound one on amazon 350
I found one on amazon 350
I’ve always liked the 50s and 60s Vettes… this is quite a car and wouldn’t mind having this one (or a similar one in the time range mentioned)…
I still think the ‘55-‘57’s looked better. Bulbous headlights detracted the ‘58.
Probably the bidder next to high bidder would have had the funds, I doubt if the bids were that far apart! A little less but wouldn’t be going through the bidding process again.
’58 my favorite! But, the seller has two ang I have none. Very maddening! :)
I love the flush taillights , best taillights on any vette
1958 Corvette is my all-time favorite. Odd set of options with a heater delete and a hardtop only with no soft to and the change of steering wheels. The steering wheel can be corrected with some research and possibly the heater. The convertible top with no irons or bows to start with will be a challenge. Enough searching it can be found but I had to find one for a 1956 and ended up with an assortment of parts that with some help, we eventually got the top finished. This would be a good California car as the lack of a heater and the missing soft top will be only a minor inconvenience as the weather is Roadster weather all year.
A ‘58 is a great looking vehicle, but with that spec, $60k is all the money, especially in black.
SOLD for 69K.
I love the flush taillights , best taillights on any vette
I have my father’s 62, but I’ve always wanted to find his 58. which was a black hardtop, with radio delete. When I saw the lack of antenna, I thought this might be it. But his was a 3 speed.Wonder what happened to it?
It sold, but it seems to be back on again. Was there such a thing as a radio delete? The signal seeking radio was $144, but 3,000 cars were sold without them, so was there a standard radio and the signal seeking was optional?
This happens all the time. If you’re in the car business its almost a monthly event. If you’re buying you’re thinking real hard about the cost.
Economy is not in a good place these days. Get rid any debt and place yourself in a holding pattern until after the election. Now if your practically stealing the car. Go for it!
Have you looked at the stock market or a jobs report lately? Have you been to an airport lately?
This Corvette had me looking at the last time it was listed. Looks like a good one and 58 is one of the best years.
‘not perfect’ fits in here, along w/minor or -0- provenance – all nice for a DD But…
must bea ’56/60 as it is one of the 3, 4 cheb models I follow (final gen chevelle in Malibu Classic: S.W., camino; 1st gen van, ’64/6; +). This still has that Italianate rear deck, great binnacle and 2 (sided) cove dash. Some dont like this un due to the double chrome spear but no matter in my book.
“No heater” option was not that unusual back then if you lived in the south. But, that also meant no defroster, which was a problem on chilly mornings.