Although the first series cars that were built from 1953 to 1955 introduced Corvette to the world, it was the second series, which debuted in 1956, that truly earned the title “America’s Sports Car”. The clean good looks of Harley Earl’s new body design clearly struck a chord with the American public, and the second generation quickly outsold the older models by a wide margin.

In 1958, the Chevrolet Corvette was both lengthened and widened, assuming what many of today’s enthusiasts believe to be its most desirable form. Zora Arkus-Duntov and Chevrolet Engineering dramatically altered the Corvette’s personality with a new focus on performance, including a growing line of powerful small-block V-8 engines and vastly improved handling. In turn, by 1959, Corvette production neared 10,000 units, proof positive that Chevrolet had carefully developed the car into a winner both on and off the track.

This well-presented Chevrolet Corvette was acquired by the consigning owner in late-2007 via Caldentey Engineering of Toulon, France. In February 2023 the car was subject to €13,140-worth of restoration work at Carrosserie Pemeant, including a full repaint with ceramic coating. Finished in the appealing shade of Frost Blue with matching blue coves, upholstery, carpets, and soft-top, this smart solid-axle Corvette will hold plenty of appeal to collectors of landmark sportscars.