Vehicle Description
Only 63,848 original miles and restored to original specifications!
All original, date codeddrivetrain and never modified! Comes from
the private collection in Tennessee after 13 years of ownership! An
incredibly original and worthy Corvette blue chip investment! It
just continues to look authentically untouched in every respect!
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Background: In 1951, the initial seed was
planted at GM by the legendary Harley Earl, creator of the GM Art
and Color department which was the predecessor to automobile
styling departments around the world. Although essentially
classified as a Harley Earl design, the first Corvette was actually
sketched up by a young stylist named Bob McLean for the 1953
Motorama. Over the next several months the Corvette quickly took
shape in the form of a clay model in late 1952 and shortly
thereafter, a running prototype finished just in time for the show.
By the end of 1953 the first production Corvettes rolled off the
line in Flint, Michigan, essentially hand built cars, the 1953s are
the rarest of all Corvettes with only 300 units produced. In 1954,
production moved to St. Louis, Missouri to a new facility capable
of building hundreds of cars per month. Although people loved the
new Corvette, 1954 sales were slow and more than 1,100 units still
sat on showroom floors at the end of the model year! Faced with
sluggish sales, GMs top brass panicked and almost ended Corvette
before it had a chance to get started. The introduction of the V-8
in 1955 saved the Corvette and breathed new life into the model,
sales rocketed and the legendary automotive milestone was assured a
bright and prosperous future. Today they are as American as apple
pie! 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Info: Finished in Polo White with Red
interior, this classic 1954 Chevrolet Corvette features a numbers &
date code correct 235ci Blue Flame 150 Inline 6-cylinder, heater
with defrost, full instrumentation, parking brake alarm, courtesy
lights, windshield washer, Power Glide automatic transmission, wide
whitewall tires, and correct Signal Seeking AM radio! Having been
sympathetically restored using the original body and factory
components, this classic Corvette shows exceptionally well in
person with a very original appearance. This includes original LOF
windshield glass, correct mesh air cleaners, X down pipe, chrome
overflow tank, proper ignition shielding, original starter, AC fuel
filter bowl, and more! Being a mid-year development example, #2462,
you will note the short exhaust tips but dual pot air filter
assembles added, and correct single hood release handle. The only
noted enhancements include newer BF Goodrich Silvertown Radial
white whitewall tires measuring 205/75R15 for better road manners.
Because these first generation Corvettes were essentially hand
built at the factory, they were known for cosmetic flaws and body
panel alignment imperfections. Today, many of these cars have been
over-restored which, according to many, is a detraction from the
collector value and visceral hand built character that has made
these early Vettes so desirable. With only 3,640 produced, and all
equipped exactly the same, this 1954 Corvette is among the rarest
and sought after of American favorites! And for many represent one
of the most collectible and investment worthy cars available to
enthusiasts today. Also included will be the original date-coded
Plexiglas side curtains, storage bag, reproduction owners manual,
with authentic poly-4 spare tire hidden in the storage well. This
example hails from the previous Tennessee owner of more than 13
years! It has been wonderfully kept in his climate-controlled
garage, and properly serviced and exercised annually during the
driving season. Most recently, the YH Carter carburetors where
fully rebuilt with new intake gaskets, new tires, fresh oil/filter,
and overall tune up along with new valve cover gasket. The last
compression results reported perfect compression between 132-140
across all cylinders. For the extremely savvy collector or
investor, there will be few such opportunities to acquire such an
affordable example of this special car in all the years of
appreciation to come! With prices of fresh restored examples
exceeding $100,000, acquiring a drivable and exceptionally clean
original like this is truly a unique find. This Corvette is in
authentic cosmetic and mechanical condition and can be driven right
off the showroom floor. Ownership and service records from 2002
will be provided to the next owner. All cars are advertised locally
and nationally. Please do not hesitate to call us with questions or
to discuss securing a vehicle. We look forward to working with you!