Corvette C1 1954
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Extremely rare Corvette, only 300 blue ones made in 1954! 3,230 were white, 100 red and 4 were black. This is a great example of of an early vintage Corvette with some upgrades. The owner has enjoyed it on several multi day trips. Upgrades include new 4 wheel disc brake system, new electrical including new gauges and conversion to 12 volt and alternator. Has retro stereo. Seatbelts installed. Has 4 new radial whitewalls and vintage Torque Thrust wheels. Has a beautiful glossy paint. Dry original chrome. Tan German cloth top. Has slide in plexiglass side windows. Good interior. Restored trunk compartment with window bag, spare and mat. Clean motor compartment. Includes original rims and hubcaps. In 1954 this was quite a spectacular car. A two seater, fiberglass sportscar with uniquely wild design for its time. The Blue Flame 6 with triple carbs was all the rage. Great piece of Americana that you can use while it goes up in value.
The price includes delivery from the USA to port in Holland. We can assist with the VAT (6%) and customs (euro 450) as well as provide door to door delivery. With over 30 years experience in the classic car business, we can make the process of acquisition easy.
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1954 Corvette C1 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in 2683 Orchard Lake RoadUS-48320 Sylvan Lake by Auto Dealer for €59500.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Corvette Model : C1 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1954 Sub type : Convertible Location : 2683 Orchard Lake RoadUS-48320 Sylvan Lake
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About Corvette C1
Corvette C1, also known as the first-generation Corvette, was produced from 1953 to 1962. It was Chevrolet's first mass-produced sports car and was designed to compete with European sports cars, such as the Jaguar XK120 and the Mercedes-Benz 300SL.The C1 was powered by a 235 cubic inch inline-six engine in its first year of production, but a more powerful V8 engine was introduced in 1955, which increased the car's performance significantly. The top-of-the-line engine option was a fuel-injected 283 cubic inch V8, which produced up to 315 horsepower.
The C1 Corvette was known for its sleek and aerodynamic design, which was inspired by the aircraft of the time. It featured a fiberglass body, a long hood, and a short rear deck, giving it a distinct look that has become synonymous with the Corvette brand.
Throughout its production run, the C1 Corvette underwent a number of changes and improvements, including the introduction of a four-speed manual transmission in 1957 and the addition of power brakes and power steering in 1961.
Today, the C1 Corvette remains a highly sought-after collector car, with its sleek design, powerful engines, and significant place in American automotive history cementing its status as an icon of the 1950s and 1960