For Sale: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette in Mesa, Arizona

Fresh in at Canyon State Classics we are honored to bring to market something you don't get the chance to see everyday. This car has been owned by the same family for the last 40 years. The car remained in the fathers possession until the recently when he passed away. The current owner is mechanically inclined and always kept the car up and running to his full ability, never letting it fall into mechanical neglect and always ready to fire up and move around if needed, but admittedly he says he drove the car less than 100 miles in 40 years which has kept the original mileage of this car just over 35k original miles! Nearly 40 years have gone by under the current ownership and he has come to the realization he will never have the time or funds to properly restore this car so he made the tough decision to finally let it go to someone who will. The cool thing about this car though is that it can absolutely be driven and enjoyed in its current condition and has far more personality than any $100k restored show queen!

The exterior of the car retains its only Enamel repaint from around 1976 but was repainted in the cars original color Polo White Ivory. This car no doubt had some dings and parking lot damage over the years but was never involved in an major accidents and the underside is probably the most rust free un-molested time capsule I have ever seen on a 1950s era vehicle. The car was later backyard frame off restored in the late 1990s. Amazing what a life away from the salt and corrosion can allow to be preserved so well. All glass is in good condition and original. All chrome trim is present with nothing missing and all in nice driver condition. It even has the optional bumper guards which is pretty cool! All four original wheels and hubcaps are present still wrapped in Firestone bias ply white walls which are old and a little shaky over 40mph.

The interior has also been kept tidy over the years and to the best of our knowledge could be original. The seats and original style carpet were redone in the early 2000s and are holding up well. The original metal dash and wheel are in good condition and no custom stereos or anything were ever installed. Original door panels are still presentable and the arm rests look beautiful. The doors shut well and the trunk works as intended.

The mechanical systems of the car are all in fully functional condition. The original Blue Flame starts up with a little starter fluid after sitting but runs fine after it warms up. This car does have the original engine in it which was freshened up in the late 1990s. We are actively trying to make it start better and work on it as it stays with us. All 3 carbs are recently rebuilt. The engine is fully tuned up with a new fuel pump, wires, plugs, points, coil and just about everything else! The engine is sewing machine quiet and original style exhaust keeps it quiet and smooth. No glass packs or cherry bombs on this survivor! The current owner spent almost $3k with us having a shop go through and clean out the fuel system, carb, motor and trans mounts and brake systems. The car still needs a bit more work to be road trip ready but can be driven to local car shows.

Overall this is one of the coolest cars I have had the pleasure to represent. I always get a kick out of going through all the old receipts and taking a glimpse into the past. This car is a rare opportunity to buy a ticket back to 1954 and be the talk of any car show or classic meet you attend. They don't make them like this and never will again. Don't miss your chance, this wont last long. Call Jon @ 480-703-2337