My 1957
Corvette History:
I purchased this
1957 Corvette in Queensland, Australia in June 2001. Prior to
Queensland it resided in Canberra Australia’s capital from 1997.
From 1993 it lived in Adelaide, South Australia along with a
collection of other vehicles including a 1954 Corvette. I am still
seeking clarification of its earlier history. It was imported into
Australia around 1989 by an American along with other collectable
vehicles. A full RHD mirror conversion was required at that time to
drive on Australian roads.
When I found
this Corvette the key components of the mechanical fuel injection
unit had been dismantled. Some parts had been damaged while others
were missing. After tracking down fuel injection build sheets and
manuals, sorting out the many containers of pieces and sourcing
correct parts in the US, the unit was restored to full working
order.
At the inaugural
Australian NCRS meet in March 2005 this ’57 was judged and received
a Third Flight and the Ladies Choice Award.
1957 Corvette
- A Brief History:
The 1957
Corvette was the first model to combine mechanical ramjet fuel
injection with a four speed transmission. This system enabled the
283ci engine to develop 283hp – one horse power for every cubic
inch! The 1957 new fuel injection racing performance and many
successes propelled the Corvette into a world-class sports car along
with its aggressive looks, lack of decoration and new styling. With
these achievements and marketing under the slogan “Drive for Power”,
sales increased significantly thus securing the Corvettes future. As
a result, the 1957 Corvette is now at the top of the list of many
collectors. |
