Detail Info for: Chevrolet : Corvette Matching #'s "American Classic Survivor"
Transaction Info
Sold On:
07/10/2011
Price:
$ 55000.00
Condition:
Mileage:
16456
Location:
Marina Del Rey, CA, 90292
Seller Type:
-
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Submodel Body Type:
Matching #'s Convertible
Engine:
6 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
5545S002571
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
We at MDR Automotive Group are proud to bring to market this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette. This car is a survivor, its Blue Flame matching number engine starts right up and is ready to hit the road with no hesitation from its original single throat triple Carter carburators. You can enjoy this car for many years to come in its AS-IS condition or do a complete restoration and make it into a "Trailer Qween". Contact us at 310-739-9696 This car was purchased from one of the Pebble Beach Classic Car Auctions 15 years ago, it was displayed in the Peterson Museum in Los Angeles for 5 years and at the time insured for $60,000. The car has won awards at various events to include the Palm Spring Festival 50’s car show, Peterson’s Corvette 50’s Division and Beverly Hills Mercedes Benz Car Show for Blind Children. The original matching number engine and transmission have been completely rebuilt, all brakes, carburetors balanced and car is ready to be driven.. There were 3640 Corvettes made in 1954. All were Convertibles and all had two speed Power glide Transmissions. Wheelbase: 102", Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear, Height: 51.5" Over Windshield. Length: 167.3", Width: 69.8", Curb Weight: 2,886 lbs, Tire Size: 6.70x15" In 1954, 10,000 Corvettes were going to be built, but only 3,640 were actually made. Production of the Corvette was moved to a new plant in St. Louis Missouri. Production did not begin until December 1953. Serial Numbers: E54S001001 through E53S004540 On Tuesday, June 30, 1953 Corvette #1 Serial Number E53F001001 rolled off the assembly line, and production of America’s original sports car – the Corvette began. Original Pricing From 1954 Plus Code Description: 2934 Base Corvette Convertible 3640 $2,774.00 100 Directional Signal 3640 $16.75 101 Heater 3640 $91.40 102 AM Radio, Signal Seeking 3640 $145.14 290B White Wall Tires, 6.70X15 3640 $26.90 313M Power glide Transmission 3640 $178.35 420A Parking Brake Alarm 3640 $5.65 421A Courtesy Lights 3640 $4.05 422A Windshield Washer 3640 $11.85 _________ Total Price Was $3,254.09 As the slogan use to go "SEE THE U.S.A. IN YOUR CHEVROLET" May God Bless the U.S.A. and the "Chevrolet Brand" that it has created and built. Please see our other auctions. Why put your money in the Bank at a 1% return, drive and enjoy your investment. For More information contact us at 310-739-9696
