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Beautifully restoredCorvette showing only 55,585 miles on theodometer! Super correct, number matching in all respects, andcomplete with original components! A very unique opportunity toown a late production 6-cylinder Corvette! Act quickly! In 1951,the initial seed was planted at GM by the legendary Harley Earl,creator of the GM Art and Color department which was thepredecessor to automobile styling departments around the world.Although essentially classified as a Harley Earl design, the firstCorvette was actually sketched up by a young stylist named BobMcLean for the 1953 Motorama. Over the next several months theCorvette quickly took shape in the form of a clay model in late1952 and shortly thereafter, a running prototype finished just intime for the show. By the end of 1953 the first productionCorvettes rolled off the "line" in Flint, Michigan, essentiallyhand built cars, the 1953s are the rarest of all Corvettes withonly 300 units produced. In 1954, production moved to St. Louis,Missouri to a new facility capable of building hundreds of cars permonth. Although people loved the new Corvette, 1954 sales onlytotaled 3,640 units sold! Faced with sluggish sales, GM's top brasspanicked and almost ended Corvette before it had a chance to getstarted. The introduction of the V-8 in 1955 saved the Corvette andbreathed new life into the model, sales rocketed and the legendaryautomotive milestone was assured a bright and prosperous future.Today they are as American as apple pie! Finished in Polo Whitewith Sportsman Red interior, this late production classic 1954Chevrolet Corvette features a numbers & date code correct 235ciBlue Flame 150 Inline 6-cylinder, heater with defrost, fullinstrumentation, parking brake alarm, courtesy light, windshieldwasher, Power Glide automatic transmission, wide whitewall tires,and correct Signal Seeking AM radio! Having been correctlyrestored, this classic Corvette shows exceptionally well in personwith a very original appearance. This includes original LOFwindshield glass, YH Carter carburetors, correct mesh air cleaners,hose clamps, X' down pipe, chrome overflow tank, ignitionshielding, original starter, AC fuel filter bowl, and more! Being alate generation example #3068, you will note the extended exhausttips, dual pot air filter assembles, and single hood releasehandle. Because these first generation Corvettes were essentiallyhand built at the factory, they were known for cosmetic flaws andbody panel alignment imperfections. Today, many of these cars havebeen "over-restored" which, according to many, is a detraction fromthe collector value and visceral hand built character that has madethese early Vettes so desirable. With only 3,640 produced, and allequipped exactly the same, this 1954 Corvette is among the rarestand sought after of American favorites! And for many represent oneof the most collectible and investment worthy cars available toenthusiasts today. This example has a storied tale from a Madison,WI owner, James Wright, who purchased this Corvette inapproximately 1978 from another Janesville, WI collector. Afterdriving it for several years, it was taken to a restorationfacility that was later charged with consumer fraud, and this rareCorvette confiscated by the local authorities. It traded hands toMichael Kepler, an attorney in Madison, and by 2004 sold out to aNew Mexico owner, James Denton. It wasn't until it made its way outto Woodmere, NY in 2007 when owner and enthusiast, Bernie Hoffman,really gave it some proper attention, a mild restoration, and madethe car worthy of our attention. After its arrival here at theMuseum in late 2016, we elected to have all three carburetors fullyrebuilt with new floats & gaskets, new fuel filter, rebuilt thefuel pump, incorporated a totally new ignition system, and added anew valve cover gasket, new exhaust manifold gasket, fresh battery,and new exhaust system. It is by far one of the nicest starting,running, and operating early Corvette we have had the pleasure ofshowcasing. Also included will be the original date-codedPlexiglas side curtains, storage bag, all tire changing equipmentwith matching spare, as well as a California Car Cover soft storagecar cover. For the extremely savvy collector or investor, therewill be few such opportunities to acquire such an affordableexample of this special car in all the years of appreciation tocome! With prices of fresh restored examples exceeding $100,000,acquiring a drivable and exceptionally clean original like this istruly a unique find. This exceptional Corvette is in excellentcosmetic and mechanical condition and can be driven right off theshowroom floor. All cars are advertised locally and nationally. St.Louis Car Museum reserves the right to end any listing early uponreceipt of deposit. Please do not hesitate to call us withquestions or to discuss securing a vehicle. We look forward toworking with you!
1954 Chevrolet
Corvette Convertible
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Beautifully restoredCorvette showing only 55,585 miles on theodometer! Super correct, number matching in all respects, andcomplete with original components! A very unique opportunity toown a late production 6-cylinder Corvette! Act quickly! In 1951,the initial seed was planted at GM by the legendary Harley Earl,creator of the GM Art and Color department which was thepredecessor to automobile styling departments around the world.Although essentially classified as a Harley Earl design, the firstCorvette was actually sketched up by a young stylist named BobMcLean for the 1953 Motorama. Over the next several months theCorvette quickly took shape in the form of a clay model in late1952 and shortly thereafter, a running prototype finished just intime for the show. By the end of 1953 the first productionCorvettes rolled off the "line" in Flint, Michigan, essentiallyhand built cars, the 1953s are the rarest of all Corvettes withonly 300 units produced. In 1954, production moved to St. Louis,Missouri to a new facility capable of building hundreds of cars permonth. Although people loved the new Corvette, 1954 sales onlytotaled 3,640 units sold! Faced with sluggish sales, GM's top brasspanicked and almost ended Corvette before it had a chance to getstarted. The introduction of the V-8 in 1955 saved the Corvette andbreathed new life into the model, sales rocketed and the legendaryautomotive milestone was assured a bright and prosperous future.Today they are as American as apple pie! Finished in Polo Whitewith Sportsman Red interior, this late production classic 1954Chevrolet Corvette features a numbers & date code correct 235ciBlue Flame 150 Inline 6-cylinder, heater with defrost, fullinstrumentation, parking brake alarm, courtesy light, windshieldwasher, Power Glide automatic transmission, wide whitewall tires,and correct Signal Seeking AM radio! Having been correctlyrestored, this classic Corvette shows exceptionally well in personwith a very original appearance. This includes original LOFwindshield glass, YH Carter carburetors, correct mesh air cleaners,hose clamps, X' down pipe, chrome overflow tank, ignitionshielding, original starter, AC fuel filter bowl, and more! Being alate generation example #3068, you will note the extended exhausttips, dual pot air filter assembles, and single hood releasehandle. Because these first generation Corvettes were essentiallyhand built at the factory, they were known for cosmetic flaws andbody panel alignment imperfections. Today, many of these cars havebeen "over-restored" which, according to many, is a detraction fromthe collector value and visceral hand built character that has madethese early Vettes so desirable. With only 3,640 produced, and allequipped exactly the same, this 1954 Corvette is among the rarestand sought after of American favorites! And for many represent oneof the most collectible and investment worthy cars available toenthusiasts today. This example has a storied tale from a Madison,WI owner, James Wright, who purchased this Corvette inapproximately 1978 from another Janesville, WI collector. Afterdriving it for several years, it was taken to a restorationfacility that was later charged with consumer fraud, and this rareCorvette confiscated by the local authorities. It traded hands toMichael Kepler, an attorney in Madison, and by 2004 sold out to aNew Mexico owner, James Denton. It wasn't until it made its way outto Woodmere, NY in 2007 when owner and enthusiast, Bernie Hoffman,really gave it some proper attention, a mild restoration, and madethe car worthy of our attention. After its arrival here at theMuseum in late 2016, we elected to have all three carburetors fullyrebuilt with new floats & gaskets, new fuel filter, rebuilt thefuel pump, incorporated a totally new ignition system, and added anew valve cover gasket, new exhaust manifold gasket, fresh battery,and new exhaust system. It is by far one of the nicest starting,running, and operating early Corvette we have had the pleasure ofshowcasing. Also included will be the original date-codedPlexiglas side curtains, storage bag, all tire changing equipmentwith matching spare, as well as a California Car Cover soft storagecar cover. For the extremely savvy collector or investor, therewill be few such opportunities to acquire such an affordableexample of this special car in all the years of appreciation tocome! With prices of fresh restored examples exceeding $100,000,acquiring a drivable and exceptionally clean original like this istruly a unique find. This exceptional Corvette is in excellentcosmetic and mechanical condition and can be driven right off theshowroom floor. All cars are advertised locally and nationally. St.Louis Car Museum reserves the right to end any listing early uponreceipt of deposit. Please do not hesitate to call us withquestions or to discuss securing a vehicle. We look forward toworking with you!
1954 Chevrolet
Corvette Convertible
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