Details about this Classic Corvette For Sale:
Finished in Pennant Blue with Beige interior, this classic 1954
Chevrolet Corvette available at the St. Louis Car Museum, features
a date code correct 235ci Blue Flame 150 Inline 6-cylinder, Power
Glide automatic transmission, heater with defrost, full dash
instrumentation, parking brake alarm, courtesy light, windshield
washer, G78-15 wide whitewall tires, and AM radio! Having been
restored cosmetically in 2022 with a professional repaint of the
body from bare fiberglass and a base/clear coat finish in correct
PPG Pennant Blue, this classic Corvette shows exceptionally well in
person. The interior carpet, seating upholstery, and beige
convertible soft top were all replaced that same year. The
under-hood presentation includes dual pot air cleaners, proper
triple Carter YH carburetion, each with a brass 2066SA tag present,
'X' down pipe, chrome overflow tank, ignition shielding, and
visible fuel filter bowl. Our car has been restored with great
effort to utilize a 12-volt negative ground electrical system. You
will also note the extended stainless steel exhaust deflector tips,
dual pot air filter assemblies, and single hood release handle as
later build characteristics.
Upon arrival to St. Louis Car Museum & Sales, this sharp example
received complete carburetor rebuilds, new fuel pump assembly, fuel
sending unit, engine oil change, new spark plugs, brake fluid
flush; coolant system flush, boiled radiator, with new lower
radiator hose; new front end bushings, machined kingpins with new
bushings, coil springs and bump stops; rear shocks and rebound
straps.
Because these first-generation Corvettes were essentially
hand-built at the factory, they were known for cosmetic flaws and
body panel alignment imperfections. Today, many of these cars have
been "over-restored" which, according to many, is a detraction from
the collector value and visceral hand-built character that has made
these early Vettes so desirable. With only 3,640 produced, and all
equipped the same, this exceptional Pennant Blue 1954 Corvette is
among the rarest and most sought-after of American favorites! And
for many, they represent one of the most collectible and
investment-worthy cars available to enthusiasts today.
For the extremely savvy collector or investor, there will be few
such opportunities to acquire such an affordable example of this
special car in the years to come! Acquiring a drivable and
immaculate example like this is truly a unique find. This Corvette
is in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition and can be driven
right off the showroom floor. All cars are advertised locally and
nationally. St. Louis Car Museum reserves the right to end any
listing early upon receipt of a deposit. Contact Jon Faust at
(314)993-1330 to schedule a test drive. Vehicle is located at St.
Louis Car Museum & Sales 1575 Woodson Rd.
History of Chevrolet's Corvette model:
In 1951, the initial seed was planted at GM by the legendary Harley
Earl, creator of the GM Art and Color department, which was the
predecessor to automobile styling departments around the world.
Although classified as a Harley Earl design, the first Corvette was
actually sketched up by a young stylist named Bob McLean for the
1953 Motorama. Over the next several months, the Corvette quickly
took shape in the form of a clay model in late 1952 and shortly
thereafter, a running prototype finished just in time for the show.
By the end of 1953, the first production Corvettes rolled off the
assembly line in Flint, Michigan, essentially hand-built cars, the
1953s are the rarest of all Corvettes, with only 300 units
assembled.
Production moved to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1954 to a new facility
capable of building hundreds of cars per month. Although people
loved the new Corvette styling, 1954 sales were slow, and more than
1,100 units still sat on showroom floors at the end of the model
year! Faced with these sluggish sales, GM's top brass panicked and
almost ended Corvette before it had a chance to get started. The
introduction of the V-8 in 1955 saved the Corvette and breathed new
life into the model. Sales rocketed, and the legendary automotive
milestone was assured a bright and prosperous future. Today, the
Corvette is as American as apple pie!
Buying or selling a classic car? Contact Jon Faust @ (314)993-1330
or email
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