There’s no fair answer for which year of the C1 generation Corvette is the finest, as many different factors plus accounting for personal tastes would need to be considered.  However, If I had to pick a favorite, the 1958 model would certainly rank way up there, as the addition of quad headlights, a louvered hood, and even the newly added trunk trim make this one especially visually appealing to my eyes.  This 1958 Chevrolet Corvette needs some work, but overall it seems like a decent project, so if you’ve been looking for a fifties example, this one might be worth considering.  The ‘Vette is located in Walker, Louisiana, and can be found here on eBay, where 24 bids have already taken the price to $37,300.

Looking around at the photos, this one seems fairly straightforward about what you’re getting here, at least when it comes to the body.  The seller tells us the Corvette was originally a Panama Yellow car, but it looks like decades have passed since it last wore that color.  However, most of the panels seem to still be in fairly good condition overall, with possibly the most serious issue being a split in the fiberglass on the driver’s side front fender.  There’s also a crack in the windshield on the same side, but for the most part, things outside appear to be at a pretty good starting point to begin taking this ’58 to a higher level.  Wonder what the story is on the other C1 in the picture?

The drivetrain is more mysterious than the exterior, as there’s no information as to why the block and transmission have such a fresh coat of red paint.  The only specifics we get about the origin here is the seller mentioning a CU code 283, which would be correct for a 1958-61 Corvette, but no information is given about whether or not it’s received a recent rebuild.  Some good news is the motor is said to be running, that is if you hook the external accessories back up, and don’t forget to secure those valve covers either.

Nothing at all is stated by the seller regarding the interior, plus no word about whether the loose radio is functioning or not.  However, if just a driver is all you’re after, things inside may be near satisfactory as-is.  It sounds maybe a little optimistic, but the owner states that with a weekend’s worth of work, the Corvette will be ready to put back on the road again.  On the other hand, if you start early on Saturday and already have the needed parts, perhaps by Sunday night you’ll be ready to hit the streets.  What are your thoughts on this one?