The ’58 Corvettes were easy to spot compared to the ‘57s, though the same basic body was still in play. The cars had quad headlights for the first time, chrome accents adorned the trunk lid, and a “washboard-style” pattern ran across the hood. This 1958 edition has been in the same family since 1963, when it was treated to a 327 cubic inch V8. It’s been in storage for decades and will need a thorough restoration. Located in Los Angeles, California, this once-loved project is available here on Hagerty, where the current bid is $28,000 with no reserve. Our appreciation extends to Barn Finder “PRA4SNW” for this cool tip!

As the story goes, the seller’s parents purchased this ’58 Vette in the Spring of 1963. The seller’s uncle supervised a dealer’s installation of a modified (but period-correct?) 327 V8, replacing the factory 283 for reasons not specified. The car has been in storage for about 40 years, and since the odometer reads 5,000 miles, we assume the reading was on its second time around when the car was retired. That was in Connecticut, and the car is now in LAX, where the seller lives, with three videos included in the listing to document the Chevy’s journey. The title is from CT, the bill of sale from CA.

The transmission is a 3-speed manual, so apparently no attempt was made to upgrade to a 4-speed when the engine swap was done in ’63. When the Corvette was assembled, it was finished in black paint, which was switched to a light green sometime back in the day. For patina fans, there is plenty of it, and all of the chrome pieces are pitted and/or rusty. The black convertible top is full of holes, and the black interior has run its course.

15-inch wheels are at all four corners, but we’re unsure if any two of the worn-out tires match (one looks like a snow tire). Four knockoff-style wheel covers are included. The speedometer goes up to 160 mph, which essentially is a challenge for those with a heavy right foot (the tachometer has a 9,000-rpm face, too). The engine does not turn over after all these years, and the windshield is cracked and will need replacement. A few spare parts will come with the sale to help get this car back to its former glory.