A rare, fuel-injected example of America’s sports car will take center stage at Mecum’s Indy Fall Special on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie Convertible crossing the block is a highly desirable RPO 579D model, fitted with Rochester mechanical fuel injection and producing 290 horsepower from its 283-cubic-inch V8.
This Oct. 2-4, Mecum is back in Indy, where the auction that started it all 38 years ago is held today. After a tremendous Indy Spring Classic, the Indy Fall Special auction once again brings the excitement of Mecum Auctions to the wide world of consignors, bidders, drivers and dreamers. Indianapolis has seen billions of dollars in positive economic impact over the years from car-centric events like Mecum’s annual auctions and the long-running, world-famous Indianapolis 500 race. Get registered to bid or purchase spectator tickets to get involved in the Mecum Fall Special action, and witness first-hand why these auction events have been going strong for almost four decades! Without a doubt, Mecum auctions are best experienced in person. Click here for tickets and more information.
Only 745 Corvettes were equipped with this setup in 1959, making this “Fuelie” among the most sought-after performance variants of the C1 generation. Mated to a four-speed manual transmission (RPO 685), the combination represented the cutting edge of Chevrolet’s racing-inspired technology in the late 1950s.
Finished in Roman Red with contrasting White coves, this car is one of just 805 to wear the bold color combination in 1959. Inside, a red interior complements the exterior finish, while period-correct details such as the Wonderbar AM radio, factory clock, and trunk mat reinforce its authenticity.
The Corvette benefits from a vintage restoration and retains its correct drivetrain, distributor, and generator. Additional highlights include a cold start primer system, Positraction rear axle (RPO 675), and steel wheels with spinner covers wrapped in Firestone wide whitewall tires. A white soft top adds to the classic presentation.
Maintained in a climate-controlled facility, this Fuelie represents both preservation and performance. Its mechanical condition and period-correct detailing ensure it remains not just a showpiece but a prime example of Chevrolet’s early engineering innovation.
With its combination of rarity, provenance, and timeless styling, the 1959 Corvette Fuelie Convertible is expected to be one of the standout offerings in Indianapolis. For collectors, it offers a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most desirable Corvettes of its era. See it here.
Eve Nowell