Vehicle Description
If you're one of the lucky few who have a 1953 Chevrolet Corvette,
congratulations. But for the rest of us who would love the iconic
classic, but don't have a few hundred thousand dollars lying around
or are just nervous about driving a car that's worth so much, this
V8 replica is the right way to go.
This is a tribute to the genesis of an American legend. It is an
instantly recognizable shape to Corvette lovers that looks great
going 65 MPH across the Sunshine Skyway or even just standing
still. That's because this has all the details you love like the
mesh headlight covers, the toothy grille with a mirror-like shine,
the rear panel dual exhaust tips, and the wraparound trim that
makes a precision-straight line around the whole car. But this
replica also has an individual spirit - after all, the 300 examples
of the 1953 cars only came in white. In a little twist of irony,
the '53 Corvettes are not known for the best fiberglass quality. GM
was still understanding how to really get this material into mass
production. But this much later tribute (built in 1990) benefits
from decades of understanding how to lay it down thick and evenly
for a quality application.
Inside, the excellent condition of the tan seats tells you this was
cared for correct correctly and not left out in the sun unattended.
But what you really love about these low-back buckets is how they
have the iconic appearance that is unmistakably C1 Corvette. And
the body-colored waterfall in-between that gives it a seamless
interior/exterior appearance is pure American style. The whole
package really comes together with the door panels and dash pad
that match the seating. This replica was meant to be enjoyed on the
road. That's why you have nice updated features like a smaller
diameter steering wheel and a gearshift that's comfortable to rest
your hand. You even get an AM/FM/cassette with digital tuner for a
far more modern stereo experience. But from the moment you look at
the full gauge package that's correctly presented in the dual cowl
dash, you get a swell of pride that come from driving a silhouette
of American history.
When you open the hood, you're greeted to something the '53
Corvette never had - V8 power. The small block motor would help
fulfill the Corvette legend later in life, and so it's nice to have
it under the hood of this '53 tribute. It presents well with the
bright air cleaner and valve covers. Plus, these 350 cubic-inch V8s
are some of the best for affordable and reliable upgrades, and this
one already has a nice Holley four-barrel carburetor. So it's the
kind roadster that you can enjoy today, and fantasize about what
you'll do with it in the future. Underneath you have later
suspension components from a Nova, and so care and maintenance is a
snap. Also adapted from GM's affordable parts are comfortable
features such as a three-speed automatic transmission, power
brakes, and power steering.
So you're looking at an accurate '53 tribute with all the right
upgrades to be a great driver. Complete with owner's manual, the
first-year Corvette fantasy is now much closer to a reality. But
you're not the only one with this dream, so hurry up and call
today!!!