The 1957 Corvette stands out for two key reasons. First, the V-8 engine’s displacement was increased from 265 to 283 cubic inches, and a new high-performance engine was introduced. Alongside the standard 220 HP 4-barrel and the 245 and 270 HP dual 4-barrel versions, two fuel-injected V-8s were made available.
The first fuel-injected model delivered 250 HP and featured a hydraulic camshaft, while the top-tier version, with a solid-lifter camshaft and 10.5:1 compression ratio, produced 283 HP at 6,200 RPM, achieving the impressive feat of one horsepower per cubic inch. This higher-output engine was only offered with manual transmissions.
The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette ‘Fuel-Injected’ offered courtesy of RM Sotheby’s is an early 1957 VE-code model equipped with the 250 HP fuel-injected 283-cubic-inch V-8. Though little is known about its early history, it was reportedly bought from a private automotive museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania, by an enthusiast who cherished it for 28 years.
The car’s Polo White exterior is enhanced by red upholstery, a black convertible soft-top, and a matching hardtop. Inside, it features a Wonder Bar push-button radio, red coco floor mats, and a dash-mounted mirror. It also comes with the coveted four-speed manual transmission.
Unlike many first-generation Corvettes that are heavily modified or simply stored, this well-preserved example is ready to be driven and enjoyed, offering a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of American automotive history.
Source: RM Sotheby’s
