Only 63,848 original miles and restored to original specifications!All original, date codeddrivetrain and never modified! Comes fromthe private collection in Tennessee after 13 years of ownership! Anincredibly original and worthy Corvette blue chip investment! Itjust continues to look authentically untouched in every respect!1954 Chevrolet Corvette Background: In 1951, the initial seed wasplanted at GM by the legendary Harley Earl, creator of the GM Artand Color department which was the predecessor to automobilestyling departments around the world. Although essentiallyclassified as a Harley Earl design, the first Corvette was actuallysketched up by a young stylist named Bob McLean for the 1953Motorama. Over the next several months the Corvette quickly tookshape in the form of a clay model in late 1952 and shortlythereafter, a running prototype finished just in time for the show.By the end of 1953 the first production Corvettes rolled off theline in Flint, Michigan, essentially hand built cars, the 1953s arethe rarest of all Corvettes with only 300 units produced. In 1954,production moved to St. Louis, Missouri to a new facility capableof building hundreds of cars per month. Although people loved thenew Corvette, 1954 sales were slow and more than 1,100 units stillsat on showroom floors at the end of the model year! Faced withsluggish sales, GMs top brass panicked and almost ended Corvettebefore it had a chance to get started. The introduction of the V-8in 1955 saved the Corvette and breathed new life into the model,sales rocketed and the legendary automotive milestone was assured abright and prosperous future. Today they are as American as applepie! 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Info: Finished in Polo White with Redinterior, this classic 1954 Chevrolet Corvette features a numbers &date code correct 235ci Blue Flame 150 Inline 6-cylinder, heaterwith defrost, full instrumentation, parking brake alarm, courtesylights, windshield washer, Power Glide automatic transmission, widewhitewall tires, and correct Signal Seeking AM radio! Having beensympathetically restored using the original body and factorycomponents, this classic Corvette shows exceptionally well inperson with a very original appearance. This includes original LOFwindshield glass, correct mesh air cleaners, X down pipe, chromeoverflow tank, proper ignition shielding, original starter, AC fuelfilter bowl, and more! Being a mid-year development example, #2462,you will note the short exhaust tips but dual pot air filterassembles added, and correct single hood release handle. The onlynoted enhancements include newer BF Goodrich Silvertown Radialwhite whitewall tires measuring 205/75R15 for better road manners.Because these first generation Corvettes were essentially handbuilt at the factory, they were known for cosmetic flaws and bodypanel alignment imperfections. Today, many of these cars have beenover-restored which, according to many, is a detraction from thecollector 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. Also included will be the original date-codedPlexiglas side curtains, storage bag, reproduction owners manual,with authentic poly-4 spare tire hidden in the storage well. Thisexample hails from the previous Tennessee owner of more than 13years! It has been wonderfully kept in his climate-controlledgarage, and properly serviced and exercised annually during thedriving season. Most recently, the YH Carter carburetors wherefully rebuilt with new intake gaskets, new tires, fresh oil/filter,and overall tune up along with new valve cover gasket. The lastcompression results reported perfect compression between 132-140across all cylinders. For the extremely savvy collector orinvestor, there will be few such opportunities to acquire such anaffordable example of this special car in all the years ofappreciation to come! With prices of fresh restored examplesexceeding $100,000, acquiring a drivable and exceptionally cleanoriginal like this is truly a unique find. This Corvette is inauthentic cosmetic and mechanical condition and can be driven rightoff the showroom floor. Ownership and service records from 2002will be provided to the next owner. All cars are advertised locallyand nationally. Please do not hesitate to call us with questions orto discuss securing a vehicle. We look forward to working with you!