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Beautiful looking car, I am sure that there is a lot of pride in work. I just retired and will be starting to rebuild my 59, it has never been off the road but needs work. Its a project that I cant wait to start but also dreading the start of this project

My nephews 65 vette is pictured on page 15, readers rides, his dad, bought it new in 65, and I bought his 59 which I still own

I dont drive my '59 during the winter anymore, used to back in the 60-70's when it was my only car. I try to drive every weekend during the rest of the year. The 283 has been in since 1967 without a rebuild yet, its still as much fun to drive as it was back in 67.

I have owned my 59 since 1967, sure it has a lot of original stuff on it that is starting to get worn out but it still drives like a 59, every year after winter I have to re-learn how to drive it as it is not a modern car. I think that the pride in ownership is knowing that you have an...

I thought that the windshield and frame needed to come off the car inorder to replace the dash pad. My 59 still has the original pad it looks like crap but I have not changed it since I do not want to mess around with the windshield. I plan to restore the car in a couple of years By your...

I occasionally review this board and some of the members who are restoring there c1's are really giving me the bug to restore my "59. I do not have the time to do it, yet but I replace items that wear out. I have owned this car since 67 and it has been on the road every year, the top is now...

I was browsing thru the NCRS web site and saw the 1959 registry, that led me to this web site, thought that it would be a good idea to join and see what kind of info I can get.

Hi, just joined this forum I am from Livonia Mi, (Detroit) My 59 is White/Red with 283/230hp 3 speed. I have owned this car since 1967, my older brother was the 2nd owner, it has over 180,000 miles, and never fails to start each spring, when it comes out of winter hibernation. I am hoping...