Presented is a stunning C1 Corvette finished in Rare and Desirable
Pennant Blue and beautifully restored. It is estimated that only
10% of the 3,640 Corvettes produced in 1954 were finished in this
stunning combination.
The original Blue Flame Engine and Power Glide Transmission are
retained and this C1 drives as good as it looks.
Some receipts and documents are available and it is believed that
the mileage shown is original.
Even more rare than the gorgeous color combo is that this C1 comes
complete with its Factory Hard Top Painted to match.
An Excellent opportunity on an amazing and legendary Corvette!!
Great lease rates and Financing also available on any of our
inventory!
Buy Sell Trade Consignments Welcome!
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[email protected] or call
1-818-773-8181
About the Corvette:
The Chevrolet Corvette, colloquially known as the 'Vette, is a
two-door, two-passenger sports car manufactured and marketed by
Chevrolet across more than 60 years of production and eight design
generations. From 1953 to 2019, it was front-engine, and since
2020, it is mid-engine. With its generations noted sequentially
from C1 to C8, the Corvette serves as Chevrolet's halo vehicle and
is widely noted for its performance and distinctive plastic-either
fiberglass or composite-bodywork.
In 1953, when GM executives were looking to name the new Chevrolet
sports car, assistant director for the Public Relations department
Myron Scott suggested Corvette after the small maneuverable
warship-and the name was approved. The first model, a convertible,
was introduced at the GM Motorama in 1953 as a concept and was
followed ten years later by the 1963 second generation, in coupe
and convertible styles. Originally manufactured in Flint, Michigan
and St. Louis, Missouri, the Corvette has been manufactured in
Bowling Green, Kentucky since 1981.
The Corvette has since become widely known as "America's Sports
Car." Automotive News wrote that after 'starring' in the early
1960s television show Route 66, the Corvette became synonymous with
freedom and adventure," ultimately becoming both "the most
successful concept car in history and the most popular sports car
in history.
The first generation of Corvette was introduced late in the 1953
model year. It first appeared as a show car for the 1953 General
Motors Motorama, held January 17-23 at New York's Waldorf-Astoria
Hotel. At the time, Chevrolet general manager Thomas H. Keating
said it was six months to a year away from production readiness.
The car generated enough interest to induce GM to make a production
version to sell to the public. First production was on June 30,
1953.
The 1954 model year vehicles could be ordered in Pennant Blue,
Sportsman Red, Black, or Polo White; 3,640 were built, and sold
slowly.
The 1953, 1954, and 1955 model years were the only Corvettes
equipped with a 235 cu in (3.9 L) version of the second- generation
Blue Flame inline-six rated at 150HP
The 1955 model offered a 265 cu in (4.34 L) V8 engine as an option.
Despite the poor sales of the Corvette at the time, the brand new
V-8 was an overwhelmingly popular option. Only 6 of the 1955 models
were produced with the inline-six. With a large inventory of unsold
1954 models, GM limited production to 700 for 1955. With the new
V8, the 0-60 mph time improved by 1.5 seconds and saw two new
competitors called the Ford Thunderbird and the Studebaker
Speedster introduced that same year.
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the accuracy of the information and we cannot accept liability for
loss or damage arising from misleading information or for any
reliance on which you may place on the information contained on
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