For Sale at Auction: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette in Scottsdale, Arizona

This 1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1R custom convertible was buildt by Eckert's Rod and Custom, completed on June 2, 2021, and later displayed at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY. Power comes from a custom-built 368ci LT5 V8 engine by Graham Behan producing over 600hp, one of two engines specially built for Lingenfelter Racing, paired with a ZF 6-speed manual transmission. The powertrain includes a stainless-steel fuel tank with in-tank pump, ceramic-coated headers, 2.5-inch polished seamless stainless-steel exhaust with polished SuperTrapp mufflers and a custom aluminum driveline. It rides on an Art Morrison frame equipped with C4 Corvette front and rear suspension, fully adjustable coilover shocks, and Baer brakes with two-piece rotors and Alcon calipers. The custom HRE wheels measure 17x9.5 inches in front and 17x11 inches in the rear, with custom half-shafts, new U-joints, hub bearings and heat-treated 3.73 gear set. Additional systems include a power rack & pinion steering assembly with a Flaming River column and new Corvette steering wheel, custom-built radiator, oil cooler and power steering cooler. The handcrafted interior features high-quality leather upholstery and a Dakota Digital HDX gauge system custom made for this Corvette. Documentation includes the LT5 wiring diagram and full build records, and this vehicle retains its authentic 1954 Corvette designation.