1954 Chevrolet Corvette

"Fabulous First Gen"

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Offered at:

$79,900

Year
1954
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Stock
B1612 R
Vin
E54S001550
Odometer Reading
15,596
Engine Size
235CID Inline6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Body Color
Polo White
Interior Color
Red
Drivetrain
RWD
Location
Grand Rapids

GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette for purchase. It's quite provoking to think about the timing of the birth of the Corvette. Every American produced vehicle was getting bigger throughout the mid-50's with tons of heavy sheet metal, chrome, and most often large fins. The idea that GM went the other way with their small, fiberglass concept car at the 1953 Autorama created a huge buzz. The rush to production meant that all production in 1953 was hand made in the last months of the year in an old truck factory in Flint while the production facility in St Louis was being prepared. The engine was the same 235 CID inline six that powered all other Chevrolet models, but with a higher-compression ratio, three Carter side-draft carburetors, and a more aggressive cam. Dubbed the “Blue Flame”, output was 150 horsepower. Because there was currently no manual transmission available to Chevrolet rated to handle 150 HP, a two-speed Powerglide automatic was used. While the Corvette had no shortage of attention, sales lagged and it took a few years for Corvettes to really fly off the shelves. The first few years' low production numbers make early Corvettes incredibly rare and important pieces of automotive history.
The car offered here features its period correct inline 6 cylinder engine, automatic transmission and running gear. The car was acquired by its current owner from a museum in 2003, and then subsequently treated to a body off restoration and mechanical rebuild. The car is finished in its signature Polo White over red interior. Since, the car has remained in a collection, kept in a climate controlled environment, and remains in wonderful condition mechanically and cosmetically. Highlights include: Polo White exterior paint, red and white interior, correct spinner hubcaps with wide white wall tires, am radio, original gauges, tri carb set up, original washer bottle, original static shield etc. This Corvette was the 850th production Corvette built since introduced for model year 1953. Documentation includes a large file of receipts documenting the restoration performed on this classic.

To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please visit our website www.grautogallery.com

This vehicle is located at our Grand Rapids facility.

Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final. GR Auto Gallery and all its affiliates reserve the right to charge a 3% processing fee on any credit card sales of over $2,500.

Basic

Year
1954
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Hobby Segment
Classic
Odometer Reading
15,596
Drivetrain
RWD

Body

Body Style
Convertible
Doors
2
Body Color
Polo White
Stripes
No

Interior

Interior Color
Red
Center Console
No

Engine

Engine Type
Gasoline
Engine Size
235CID Inline6
Transmission Type
Automatic

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