Hello prospective buyers! Seeing as how you know what you're looking at, this item needs no further introduction. I purchased the bike over a decade ago from its original owner who was in his 90s and paid quite a bit for it. It was made on September 18, 1957. After owning a 1957 Schwinn Jaguar Mark II men's bike and inspecting the Corvette, the pedals, seat and back tire are not original. I don't know about the handlebar grips because they look similar to mine that were on my other Schwinn before it was sold 21 years ago. Pretty firm on my price because I am looking to move again. Serious inquiries only. Thanks for looking!