Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
for purchase. It's quite provoking to think about the timing of the
birth of the Corvette. Every American produced vehicle was getting
bigger throughout the mid-50's with tons of heavy sheet metal,
chrome, and most often large fins. The idea that GM went the other
way with their small, fiberglass concept car at the 1953 Autorama
created a huge buzz. The rush to production meant that all
production in 1953 was hand made in the last months of the year in
an old truck factory in Flint while the production facility in St
Louis was being prepared. The engine was the same 235 CID inline
six that powered all other Chevrolet models, but with a
higher-compression ratio, three Carter side-draft carburetors, and
a more aggressive cam. Dubbed the "Blue Flame", output was 150
horsepower. Because there was currently no manual transmission
available to Chevrolet rated to handle 150 HP, a two-speed
Powerglide automatic was used. While the Corvette had no shortage
of attention, sales lagged and it took a few years for Corvettes to
really fly off the shelves. The first few years' low production
numbers make early Corvettes incredibly rare and important pieces
of automotive history. Please call or email us today for more
information. Drive this one out of our showroom or have us assist
with shipping it to you anywhere in the United States!
The C1 offered here is a survivor. It was in a museum for the last
20 years. The car was acquired by its current owner from the museum
and brought to GR Auto Gallery to return to the wild. The interior
and convertible top have been replaced but everything appears to be
original. The 235 "Blue Flame Six" and running gear seems to be in
good running condition. The car is finished in its signature
original Polo White over red interior. Highlights include: Polo
White exterior paint, red and white interior, correct spinner
hubcaps with wide white wall tires, am radio, original gauges, tri
carb set up, original washer bottle, original static shield etc.
Documentation includes a large story board that shows pics and
titles dating back to the original purchase.
Price does not include applicable tax, title, license, processing
and/or $199 documentation fees.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including undercarriage please
visit our we
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final. GR Auto Gallery and
all its affiliates reserve the right to charge a 3% processing fee
on any credit card sales of over $2,500.
