Gunfighter1950

Just purchased a 1957 Hard top only Corvette and looking for as much info on the car that I can find.
NCRS Top Flight Car 2018 Certified
Numbers Matching
283/245 HP
Dual 4 Barrel Carbs
4 Speed Numbers matching Transmission
Anyone know How many total 57's were produced, and How many models like this were produced?
Appreciate any info anyone can provide.
I have all the NCRS documentation along with the original owners manual.
thanks,

gbvette62

6339 57 Corvettes were made.
2045 had the 283/245 2x4 engine.
Of the 2045 283/245's, 1262 had a manual trans (both 3 and 4 speed)
664 57's came with a 4 speed.
931 57's were hardtop only.

Beyond the above numbers, there is no information available as to how many cars were built in any exact combination of options or equipment.

Panama 58

A '57 that recently certified you should be able to find some previous owners and possibly restoration receipts, etc. You will however have to provide the last 5 digits of the VIN. Colors would also be helpful..Sounds like a nice car. Post some pics for us to see and welcome.

Nowhere Man

Just note NCRS never certifies any car. They judge the car based on a set of guidelines and is assessed by volunteers who interpret a set of standards. Sounds like a nice car. Drive and enjoy

Gunfighter1950

Thanks for the information. The numbers were what I was looking for.

Gunfighter1950

Ordered Coker Wide White Walls today

Nowhere Man

Hope you did your research on them.

mike mccagh

providing your 57's vin # could help determine if it was originally equipped with a t-10 4speed tranny. mike mccagh

Gunfighter1950

Is there a problem with them? Tire places I talked with say they are the only ones making wide white walls.

Gunfighter1950

vin f3636159

DZAUTO

That is NOT, repeat, NOT a 1957 Corvette VIN number.

Nowhere Man

yes they have a history of not making round tires. and your tire store lied to you. look into diamond back tires

Gunfighter1950

Sorry about that. Didn't have my glasses on when I looked at the title. The correct VIN is E57S105813

ah53

These are diamond back on my 57. I have cokers on my 65 and have yet to get them white

deejaydu

Wow Joe just beautiful. So nice to see your 57 again. The tires look great also.

Jay

Gunfighter1950

What size white wall did you use. I'm thinking 2-3/4 or 3" Wide. I looked at Diamond Back's web site. They are quite a bit cheaper than Coker's on the 205/75 R15 that I want. Thanks for the info on the Diamond Back's. Beautiful Car by the way. Took my 57 out for a little spin this afternoon. The No power steering really takes some getting used to. Not bad making a turn but turning the car around from a stand still is a challenge.

Dan Hampton

Try steering one with a 15" wheel. After a half-hour of that, you will cancel your membership to Snap Fitness.....

Vette5311

Thats a late VIN, late spring or early summer. They only made 6339 total.

ah53

Thanks Jay. The car was a blast this summer. I parked it outside some out door dining one night an got a standing O from the crowd. It was a thrill.

MidShark

B-day calculator says #5813 was built on August 12. Pretty late car. Mine is even a little later, #6136 built on August 28.

BTW, steering a '57 with 245/60/15 tires on the front with a stock steering wheel is no picnic either!


Rich