Rare 1958 Devin Special with a Corvette 283 V8, concours pedigree, and fresh restoration is nearly ready for road or show.
A rare and beautifully restored 1958 Devin Special—powered by a modified Corvette 283 V8 and draped in deep Dark Blue with a White racing stripe—is now being offered for sale, bringing one of America’s most revered fiberglass racers back into the spotlight.
Built on a 1954 Austin-Healey chassis and fitted with one of just 27 Devin body styles ever produced, this striking example represents the pinnacle of Bill Devin’s vision: lightweight performance wrapped in aerodynamic beauty. Devin's use of fiberglass cloth instead of traditional glass mat gave his cars a smoother, higher-quality finish that helped them stand out on the race track and concours lawn alike.
This particular Devin is a concours-winning showpiece, having claimed the Super Rod Magazine Trophy at the 2010 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance for being the most technically developed fiberglass special. Its 283ci Chevrolet Corvette V8—fitted with an Iskenderian racing cam, rare Devin 3x2 intake manifold, and Devin valve covers—delivers ample power while maintaining drivability, aided by a modern ignition system and electric cooling fans for reliability.
Inside, authentic period-correct upgrades include Devin-branded gauges, a Monza fuel filler cap, a Devin wood-rimmed steering wheel, and fresh black carpeting. A recent repaint and Jet-Hot coated side pipes add to the car’s show-ready appeal. With just 19,000 miles from new and swing-opening doors newly added, this Devin is near completion from its latest round of refinements and will be ready for road, track, or concours display.
Fast, rare, and historically significant, this Devin Special is one of the finest examples in existence—a truly unrepeatable opportunity for collectors of American performance history.
