This 1959 C1 Has Been Reborn in the Digital Age

A lot of work went into pairing modern performance features with this car's timeless silhouette: and not a penny was spared along the way.

By Robert Bacon - October 25, 2019
This 1959 Corvette Has Been Reborn in the Digital Age
This 1959 Corvette Has Been Reborn in the Digital Age
This 1959 Corvette Has Been Reborn in the Digital Age
This 1959 Corvette Has Been Reborn in the Digital Age
This 1959 Corvette Has Been Reborn in the Digital Age
This 1959 Corvette Has Been Reborn in the Digital Age
This 1959 Corvette Has Been Reborn in the Digital Age
This 1959 Corvette Has Been Reborn in the Digital Age

Modern Handling

Classic sports cars are great but, realistically, their handling pales in comparison with modern cars. Thankfully this 1959 Corvette has been fitted with a Corvette Correction custom chassis, and independent rear suspension. But driving a classic sports car is about feeling and, thanks to this model's rack and pinion steering, the driver receives plenty of feedback through the wheel. 

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Powertrain

The beating heart of this car is an LS3 376 ci powerplant which produces 430 horsepower. This engine has been paired with a T56 6-speed manual transmission. So, this Corvette doesn't just handle like a modern car, it accelerates like one too. 

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Wheels

The Z06 alloys wrapped in Michelin tires are a treat for the eyes. If they shined any brighter, you could argue that they'd be hazardous while driving.

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Brakes

This Corvette's beautiful alloys house four-wheel power disc brakes. And you can bet those Michelins will provide plenty of grip in an emergency braking situation.

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Interior

This model's custom interior is crisp and fresh which is indicative of the car itself. And, in case there was any doubt that this Corvette has been propelled into the 21st century, it's been fitted with a Dakota digital dash.

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Custom Work

It doesn't take long to see that this Corvette is loaded with custom features. Some of the parts which have been created espically for this model include its radiator, fuel tank, and trunk.

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Style

The custom red exterior finish will catch and hold your attention all day. Alongside this, are the show quality chrome and trim which lets you know that this car is something very special.

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Like New

Everything you see on this Corvette is either new or refinished. But the best thing about this car has to be that it's up for sale right now: any takers?

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