Fancy Free

[Michael J.]

When I was at the National Corvette Museum this last week picking up my new car, I was given a tour of the back room where an absolutely gorgeous Silver Olive 1958 Corvette (one of a kind) was stored, named "Fancy Free" and designed by the Damsels of Design Harley Earl had commissioned. This is the first time I had seen or heard about this special Corvette and found a story about it, what an interesting car and it shows how special Harley Earl was in those days.

[Brian G.]

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Here it is.............http://history.gmheritagecenter.com/...tte_Fancy_Free

[Michael J.]

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And here is the full story of the car:

http://www.mwauto.com/pdf/CQ_F08.pdf

[George C.]

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Great info on Corvette history. Thanks guys. Save the Wave.

[Edward S.]

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At the 2007 National held in Marlborough, Mass. the 58 was on display with a great write-up of it's history. Since I owned a 58 for some time it was very interesting to see all the changes - you do have to get used to the color.

[Terry M.]

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When I was at the National Corvette Museum this last week picking up my new car, I was given a tour of the back room where an absolutely gorgeous Silver Olive 1958 Corvette (one of a kind) was stored, named "Fancy Free" and designed by the Damsels of Design Harley Earl had commissioned. This is the first time I had seen or heard about this special Corvette and found a story about it, what an interesting car and it shows how special Harley Earl was in those days.

Few people (other than employees) realize what is behind the scenes at the NCM. There are a lot more Corvettes there and in storage facilities than are on display, or that they have room to display.

[Brian G.]

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There was also an article about the car in the November '07 Corvette Enthusiast magazine.

[Steven B.]

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Five or six weeks ago when I was there the '58 was on the floor.

[Michael J.]

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Five or six weeks ago when I was there the '58 was on the floor.

Right, it was in the back awaiting transport back to its' home.

[Roy S.]

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This vehicle and its owner were presented of the NCRS
American Heritage Award during the National Convention in 2007

[Michael J.]

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This vehicle and its owner were presented of the NCRS
American Heritage Award during the National Convention in 2007

That was incredibly well deserved for such a unique car, maybe the most unique in Corvette history

[Terry M.]

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If memory serves Werner Meier did the restoration on that car.

[Michael J.]

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If memory serves Werner Meier did the restoration on that car.

Yes, that's what my reference, listed earlier above, states:

http://www.mwauto.com/pdf/CQ_F08.pdf

[John H.]

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That car was also the subject of an article I wrote on C1 Power Top mechanism operation/restoration several years ago in "Corvette Enthusiast" magazine, while Werner was in the middle of the car's restoration.

http://www.lbfun.com/warehouse/tech_info/body_&_frame/C1%20power%20top.pdf