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1958 Chevrolet Corvette “Titanic” Looks Like It Didn’t Make It Through 2020

The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette introduced several big changes to the series, and without a doubt, the most notable was the debut of the new front fascia, which now served as the home of four headlamps and a redesigned grille.
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Photo: eBay seller dchughes
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Several other changes also happened inside, too, with a tachometer now moved to a new position in front of the driver, while Chevrolet also installed the seatbelts right from the factory, no longer relying on dealers for the whole thing.

But none of these seems to matter on the 1958 Corvette that we have here, and a simple click on the photos in the gallery shows why. We’re calling it “Titanic” because it has clearly seen better days, and it’ll certainly be interesting to see who is ready to give it a second chance.

The biggest setback could be the price, as the owner listed the car for auction on eBay, and the starting price is $10,000. While that may sound like too much for a ’58 Corvette in this condition, let’s not forget this car could end up being worth a small fortune with the right restoration job.

But on the other hand, the owner says it’s not all that bad on the car. The body, whose condition is pretty obvious from the photos we have here, is “sitting on a very nice and solid 1962 Corvette rolling chassis,” they say. And as an extra, the car also comes with a “true 1958 Corvette left door” and the “’58 trunk lid,” whose mounting points will have to be fixed.

Overall, the photos in the gallery are living proof that classic Corvettes are always worth a second chance, regardless of their current condition. It remains to be seen how many people are ready to get in a digital fight for this Corvette, as the auction is set to come to an end in a little over five days.
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About the author: Bogdan Popa
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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones.
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