• Year of manufacture 
    1954
  • Mileage 
    43 401 km / 26 969 mi
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    43490085
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    Netherlands
  • Gearbox 
    Automatic

Description

This classic car is for sale on Catawiki. To have more information or to place a bid click on the "BID NOW" button. .Do not miss this opportunity and become the new owner of this very unique and timeless classic Corvette convertible! This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION.

What’s unique about this Corvette is its plastic bodywork. The first Corvette was built in Flint, Michigan, on 30 June 1953, in a corner of the factory where other Chevrolet models were made. The 1953 Corvette had a 3.8L six-cylinder in-line engine with 150 hp. Because all Corvettes were made by hand and the production of a car with a plastic body was actually at an experimental stage, only 300 units were manufactured that year. The price was $3,734 which was twice as much as a "regular" Chevrolet model cost. All 1953 Corvettes were white with a red interior.

Only 3,640 units were produced in 1954, the second year of production, this makes this Corvette a true collectible. The Corvette C1 is seen less and less often and is becoming a rarity on the streets.

The Corvette’s 150 HP blue flame engine and light plastic body provide enough power! The engine was overhauled by the previous owner 8 years ago. The red interior still looks very fresh as can be seen in the pictures, this is of course also the right colour combination for a '53-'54 Corvette. The Corvette has good Polo White paint, except for some beauty flaws (see photos).

Corvettes from 1954 are rarely offered. So don’t wait too long and grab this opportunity to become the proud new owner of this beautiful piece of American history!

Technical information:

Chevrolet - Corvette C1 Convertible 235CI 'Blue Flame' - 1954

Brand: Chevrolet
Type: Corvette C1 Convertible 235CI 'Blue Flame'
Year of manufacture: 1954
Colour: Polar White
Engine and power: 235CI (3859CC) Inline 6, 150 HP
Fuel type: Petrol
Transmission: Powerglide automatic transmission
Odometer reading: 43,401 miles
Number of keys: 1
Margin: Yes (already imported to the Netherlands, VAT and import duties have been paid in full)
Documents / registration: USA title and European import document
VIN: E54S001999

OPTIONS:
- Chrome-plated front bumper
- Chrome-plated grille
- Chrome-plated rear bumper
- Dual exhaust
- Foldable soft-top
- Leather seats
- Radio
- Whitewall tyres

The car can be viewed and picked up in Schiedam, the Netherlands. All technical inspections, test drives, and viewings are possible prior to placing a bid. You may contact the auctioneer in case you have any questions.