Vehicle Description
Rare Onyx Black 1954 Chevrolet Corvette.
According to the previous owner, a Corvette historian and the Mecum
Auctions representation, this rare
roadster is
believed to be one of
only four produced in black in 1954. According to a
Corvette historian's registry, this 1954 corvette was born in black
on July 8th,
this black beauty was sold new at White-Allan Chevrolet, Dayton
Ohio
to the original owner in El Paso, TX and then sold to Victor
Hernandez in 2003, still in black.
This gorgeous black and red roadster was recently purchased by
American Dream Machines, from a high-end classic
corvette collector pictured in the ad at Mecum auction and was the
center
piece of their Hooked on Corvettes collection, because it was
believed
to be one of only
four black cars that
were ever sold.
(Please see pictures of the the Mecum Promotional
information)
The estimated
auction value was, $150,000-$200,000,
plus
commission fees. This very well could be one of the four black
Corvettes from the
factory, but
without a build sheet and no paint, trim codes in 1954 it, becomes
difficult for us to
substantiate. This is an
extremely
well preserved black 1954 Corvette roadster that has newer
black paint and a mix of
new and extremely
we preserved
original chrome and
stainless.
The sporty red and white interior
shows very well
with nice original, well preserved gauges and steering
wheel and with a tan soft top and red interior. Under the hood is
the original 235 cubic inch Blue Flame six cylinder engine
with
triple
side-draft Carter
carburetors
matted to a Powerglide automatic transmission and dual exhaust.
Rolling on correct steel
wheels, wide whites and Corvette spinner wheel covers.
Here is a link to to the previous
owner
discussing the 1954
Corvette and his collection.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ2H7fm9TPk
EXTERIOR
: Believed to be one of only four Black 1954 Corvette Roadsters
Nice newer chrome bumpers, grill and mostly original well preserved
trim Wide Whitewall tires Correct Corvette spinner hubcaps
Correct tan soft top
INTERIOR
: Iconic red
and white interior Nice original gauges Courtesy light Wonderbar
radio Tachometer Heater Windshield washer
MECHANICS
: 235ci Blue Flame Six engine Carter triple side-draft carburetors
Powerglide automatic transmission
UNDERCARRIAGE
: Solid, clean and intact Dual exhaust
Just four were produced combining black with a red interior and
beige soft top, one of which is offered here in beautifully
restored condition. Sold new at White-Allen Chevrolet in Dayton,
Ohio, it retains its 235 CI Blue Flame Six engine featuring triple
side-draft Carter carburetors fitted with early production style,
chromed bullet air cleaners. Like all early Corvettes, this rare
black example was equipped with the floor-shifted Powerglide
2-speed automatic transmission, windshield washers, courtesy light,
heater, tachometer and gauges, dual exhaust and wide whitewall
tires on red-painted steel wheels with full spinner wheel covers.
With only four ever produced, this black 1954 Corvette will add a
healthy measure of exclusivity to any collection of classic
Corvettes.American Dream Machines
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