1957 Chevrolet Corvette for Sale in Illinois

This 1957 Corvette is a rare and significant piece of automotive history, one of the first in a series of five specially-built Pilot Competition Test-Fleet Corvettes. Featuring factory Fuel Injection (RPO-579C), Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension (RPO-684), and a T-10 four-speed transmission (RPO-685), this Corvette was designed for performance testing and real-world feedback by Chevrolet’s engineering team. It was part of a unique project led by Zora Arkus-Duntov, aimed at refining parts for racing, particularly the Corvette Super Sport. With its original, unrestored chassis and distinctive high-performance parts, this Corvette represents a true milestone in the evolution of the American sports car. A collector's dream, it’s an extraordinary example of the early Corvette’s racing pedigree and engineering innovation.