Vehicle Description
1953 Chevrolet Corvette For Sale - Highly Collectible First Year of
Americas Sports Car LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1953
Chevrolet Corvette �The Chevrolet Corvette was introduced in the GM
Motorama exhibit in the 1953 New York Auto Show at the elegant
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan. The two-seater was a project
that started in 1951, led by legendary GM design chief Harley Earl.
Earl's objective was to change Chevrolet's then stodgy image by
capitalizing on an emerging interest in sports and performance
cars. Named after the quick and agile World War II navy boats and
called the "Dream Car," it was an instant hit that attracted huge
crowds and generated enough interest to convince GM to promptly
manufacture a production version. �Heralded as America's one and
only sports car, the first-generation Corvette came off the
assembly line late in 1953 with few changes from its prototype and
one very notable distinction for GM: it was the first mass-produced
fiberglass automobile from a major manufacturer. Only 300 examples
were built that first year and each featured Chevrolet's "Blue
Flame" six-cylinder engine and Powerglide automatic transmission.
The Harley Earl styling was clean and aerodynamic with flowing
bodylines, a modest amount of chrome, and a signature wrap-around
windshield. Every Corvette received a Polo White finish paired with
a Sportsman Red interior that was set off by a white steering
wheel, instrument panel, and trim accents. �This gorgeous Corvette
was restored by a Corvette specialist and for his own personal
collection. As his personal '53 C1, it was restored to his exacting
standards with great effort to maintain its complete correctness
and authenticity. The car was built in late-November 1953 and is
one of the first to have a press-molded front end as steel molds
became available that month. The rear fender wells feature a
90-degree lip (ledge) and the front lower valance has an
approximately 1-in. wide front fender well lip as a scant few cars
did between chassis nos. 235-261. Correct EX 179 trunk hinges are
fitted as well. The objective was to thoroughly dial in the
factory-correct presentation and make this example the finest 1953
Corvette extant. The overall presentation is extremely authentic
with correct markings throughout, proper factory finishes, and even
correct paint thickness that reveals the fiberglass pattern
beneath. �This car was featured at the 50th Anniversary of the
Corvette in Flint, Michigan, where the spare wheel housing was
signed by all the surviving factory employees involved in building
the car. Included is the factory owner's manual signed by Zora
Arkus Duntov, two Corvette operators' manuals, ownership history as
well as a serial numbered commemorative brick, from the Corvette
assembly plant in Flint. Furthermore, along with the spare tire is
a factory jack and pair of side curtains in their respective bags.
�This marks a unique opportunity to purchase a highly coveted and
sought after true collector car. �The first year of the famous
Chevrolet Corvette. An true American icon. Having benefited from a
very correct style frame off restoration with only test miles since
completion. Additional Details: 1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE -
