1954 Chevrolet Corvette

By 1954, the futuristic Corvette was a full-fledged member of the Chevrolet family. A dedicated assembly section was created at the St. Louis, Missouri plant to accommodate the Corvette's unique fiberglass body construction, and quality improved markedly — with production rising 12-fold to 3,640 Corvettes for 1954.

Several running changes took place that year, including a solid-lifter camshaft boosting output to 155 HP. White was still the most common color in 1954, with 3,236 units so finished. This 1954 Chevrolet Corvette is finished in signature Polo White over a fine red leather interior and is the 850th production Corvette built since the model year 1953 introduction.

A recipient of a body-off-the-frame restoration and mechanical rebuild in the early 2000s, it has been kept in climate-controlled environments and museums for well over 20 years. Highlights include correct spinner hubcaps with wide white wall tires, AM radio, original gauges, tri carb set up, original washer bottle and static shield, and its 235 cid inline 'Blue-Flame' six-cylinder engine backed by a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission.