1954 Chevrolet Corvette
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Vehicle Specifications
- VIN5859
- Classic Car ID102779099
- Stock Number5859
- CategoryAmerican Classics
- Body StyleN/A
- New/UsedUsed
- Mileage300 miles
- Engine235 six-cylinder
- Transmission2 Speed Automatic
Classic Car Overview
1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
CLEAN TITLE
MILEAGE: 12,345
ENGINE: 235 SIX-CYLINDER (MATCHING NUMBERS, TRI-POWER)
TRANSMISSION: 2-SPEED AUTOMATIC
DRIVETRAIN: RWD
EXTERIOR COLOR: RED
INTERIOR COLOR: RED
FEATURES AND UPGRADES
Professional frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration
Matching-numbers 235ci 6-cylinder tri-power engine
Numbers-matching 2-speed automatic transmission
13-month restoration, fully photo documented
Engine and transmission rebuilt to factory specifications
Fiberglass restoration included full stabilizer strengthening process
Completed December 2006
Originally found unmodified with all factory parts intact
Every nut, bolt, and component restored or replaced to OEM specs
Show-winning car with an unmatched pedigree
CONDITION
This 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible represents the absolute pinnacle of early Corvette restoration quality. A genuine matching-numbers example, this car underwent a professional, no-expenses-spared frame-off nut-and-bolt restoration, during which every single component was reconditioned or replaced to factory specifications. The car was initially discovered completely original, never modified, and with all of its factory parts intact, making it the ideal candidate for a concours-level restoration.
The body received extensive fiberglass stabilization to ensure long-term strength and correctness, while the matching-numbers 235ci six-cylinder tri-power engine and 2-speed automatic transmission were rebuilt to original factory specifications. Completed in December 2006, the restoration has since earned an extraordinary list of the most prestigious awards in the Corvette community, including NCRS Top Flight, Bloomington Gold, Triple Crown, Gold Spinner, and multiple Best of Show honors.
The Corvette is finished in classic Red with a matching Red interior, presenting as a museum-quality masterpiece. With its history, originality, craftsmanship, and award pedigree, this example is truly among the finest 1954 Corvettes in existence.
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A WORLD-CLASS, MULTI-AWARD-WINNING 1954 CORVETTE-A TRUE CENTERPIECE FOR ANY SERIOUS COLLECTION!
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