Chevrolet Corvette
1958
45000 miles
283 V8 engine with 245 hp dual 4 barrel carburetor option
3-speed manual transmission
Charcoal black exterior color
Black soft top
Red vinyl interior
now back in USA
Exquisite provenance, first paint, matching numbers, wonderful specification.
All paperwork from the date of placing the order.
Given as trade-in against a new Corvette in 1967, in the same Toronto showroom until 1987 when sold to the second owner with 39297 miles on the odometer.
History and some of the original documents;
5/1958 new car purchase agreement, North York Chevrolet Oldsmobile, Willowsdale BA, Canada
customer Mr Joseph O’Hara, Toronto
7/1958 conditional sale contract
7/1958 invoice by North York Chevrolet Oldsmobile to Mr J O’Hara, salesman W.Weston
7/1958 Chevrolet Owner Service Policy certificate with 2000 mile coupon, issued to Mr J O’Hara
1967 given as trade-in against a new Corvette / North York Chevrolet Oldsmobile
1977 copy of title/registration document with technical inspection stamps for 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1981 – owner North York Chevrolet Oldsmobile
5/1981 insurance policy coupon, Commercial Union Assurance
4/1987 inspection report by Kreger Evaluation Services, Rexdale Ontario CA
4/1987 contract of sale from North York Chevrolet Oldsmobile to Mr R Rosenthal, 39297 mls
4/1987 Quaker State service sticker, 39344 mls
5/1987 licence fee invoice issued to Mr R Rosenthal by North York Chevrolet Oldsmobile
6/2000 Special Interest Vehicle Report issued to Mr R Rosenthal by Kreger Evaluation Services, Etobicoke Ontario CA, 43512 mls, notes:
– body; all excellent original
– paint; very good original, scratched
– chrome; bright original slightly scratched
– glass; all original excellent
– wheels; steel and covers very good
– interior; very good
– convertible top; very good
– engine; functions “competently”, no major leaks, original
– exhaust; all solid intact
– valued at 80000 CAD
4/2010 arrived to Simo Veharanta classic car specialists in California for comprehensive recommissioning before sending to the next custodian in Finland
6/2010 Vehicle Appraisal report from SV Automotive Engineering with detailed list of recent works done and price evaluation of 110000 USD
works done “to bring the mechanical condition to same standard as the cosmetic condition”;
– all new exhaust system with correct hangers
– undercarriage & frame repainted
– new wide whitewall radial tires
– radiator rebuilt
– new thermostat
– new air cleaner assembly
– new oil filter assembly
– new fuel filter assembly
– engine compartment repainted & detailed
– engine compartment sheet metal parts powder coated
– wheels powdercoated
– engine block repainted
– alternator & other accessories detailed
– new belt
– new spark plugs
– exhaust manifolds & brake master cylinder graphite coated
– new correct hose clamps
– exhaust manifold heat shields re-plated
– exterior detailed
– intake manifold & valve covers media blasted & re-sealed
– all new fluids
– new distributor cap, rotor, points etc.
8/2010 imported to Finland (EU), technical control
8/2010 Historic Vehicle inspection and certification (museoajoneuvolausunto/museifordonsutlåtande) by SA-HK Ry, 44150 mls
7/2015 technical control (MOT), 44499 mls
7/2019 technical control (MOT), 44554 mls – next one in 2023
Located in South Carolina USA.
Please note all viewings are by appointment only.
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