Vehicle Description
Finished in Polo White over red interior, this Corvette is powered
by a 235/150hp engine and automatic transmission. It is one of the
oldest original, unrestored Corvettes in existence with 11,250
original miles. Awards achieved include the NCRS Preservation
Excellence 5-Star Bowtie Award and NCRS Second Flight Award. The
NCRS 5-Star Bowtie Award is the highest honor an original,
unrestored Corvette can achieve. To earn the award, a car must be
judged 80-85% original in four categories: exterior, interior,
chassis and engine. As of 2017, only three 1954 Corvettes have
achieved an NCRS 5-Star Bowtie Award. Ownership history begins in
1957, when the second owner purchased it from the first owner from
Southern California. The second owner, also in California, owned
the 'Vette for 47 years before selling it in 2004 to another
California owner. The third owner was known for his vast knowledge
of early Corvettes and for a time served as NCRS national team
leader for 1953-54 Corvettes. Documentation includes original
California Black Plates and 50 years of California MVD registration
forms from 1962 through 2012. Many MVD stickers are still sealed in
plastic, as they were never affixed to the license plate.
Documentation also includes State Farm insurance forms filed by the
second owner from 1985 and 1998. Also included with the sale are
all the NCRS awards and certificates, judging sheets and two
binders of history and documentation. The current owner has driven
and enjoyed the car keeping this piece of Corvette history
operating and on the road.
