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Chassis
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1954 Chevrolet Corvette, "Blue Flame" Roadster, Public Museum Piece!
1954 was the first full production year after Corvette's "soft launch" in 1953. GM always used Corvette to push to envelope for manufacturing, such as first production use of a fiberglass body. Only 3,640 were made in 1954. This is one that has persisted through the ages and was lovingly restored, frame-off, to factory specifications. Every nut and bolt has been turned on this Corvette. The Polo white exterior shows virtually flawlessly. The Sportsman Red interior, like new. The in-line "Blue Flame" 6-cylinder engine and two-speed power glide transmission have completely rebuilt to OEM specs. It as never been judged, but it is a genuine museum piece, proudly displayed as part of the Classic Car Collection in Kearney, Nebraska.
This car was frame off restored in 2010 to NCRS standards and retains its original body, frame, engine, and transmission. The only detail deviating from factory are the hubcaps, which are a nod to the first 25 '53 Corvettes produced. The car began as a no rust, no hit vehicle and was a long term part of a private collection. The convertible frame was left original and unrestored. The car comes new top, as well as, original side windows. This Corvette also includes a new aftermarket removable hardtop. The interior was restored by Al Knoch, gauges restored by Clocks by Roger. The odometer shows 59,701 miles. 250 miles have been logged since restoration.
If you are looking for the just the right C1 Corvette to complete your collection, or a first generation Corvette that you can take out to Cars and Coffee, this may very well be the one you've been searching for.
1954 Chevrolet Corvette

1954 Chevrolet Corvette, "Blue Flame" Roadster, Public Museum Piece!
1954 was the first full production year after Corvette's "soft launch" in 1953. GM always used Corvette to push to envelope for manufacturing, such as first production use of a fiberglass body. Only 3,640 were made in 1954. This is one that has persisted through the ages and was lovingly restored, frame-off, to factory specifications. Every nut and bolt has been turned on this Corvette. The Polo white exterior shows virtually flawlessly. The Sportsman Red interior, like new. The in-line "Blue Flame" 6-cylinder engine and two-speed power glide transmission have completely rebuilt to OEM specs. It as never been judged, but it is a genuine museum piece, proudly displayed as part of the Classic Car Collection in Kearney, Nebraska.
This car was frame off restored in 2010 to NCRS standards and retains its original body, frame, engine, and transmission. The only detail deviating from factory are the hubcaps, which are a nod to the first 25 '53 Corvettes produced. The car began as a no rust, no hit vehicle and was a long term part of a private collection. The convertible frame was left original and unrestored. The car comes new top, as well as, original side windows. This Corvette also includes a new aftermarket removable hardtop. The interior was restored by Al Knoch, gauges restored by Clocks by Roger. The odometer shows 59,701 miles. 250 miles have been logged since restoration.
If you are looking for the just the right C1 Corvette to complete your collection, or a first generation Corvette that you can take out to Cars and Coffee, this may very well be the one you've been searching for.
Principal Use
Public Museum PieceConditional Grade
Excellent PlusOverall Originality
Restored ConcoursVehicle has usually been professionally restored to the current highest standard, using a combination of refurbished original parts, exact reproduction parts, and new old stock (NOS) parts. Attention to replicating factory fit, finishes, and marking details are paid attention to. Bare metal finishes may be mimicked with paints and coatings to prevent corrosion. Paint and body may exceed the quality produced by the factory.
REV's 5 Keys to Investment Collectability
*Concours Frame-off Restored
*Original Numbers Matching Engine
*Orignal Numbers Matching Transmission
* On Public Display at the Classic Car Collection in Kearney, Nebraska
Engine
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 235 cu in (3.9 L)
- Fuel Specification
- —
Body
- Body Color
- White
- Body Style
- Roadster
- Doors
- 2
- Paint Type
- —
Basic
- Year
- 1954
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Corvette
- Miles
- 59,701
- Stock
- 538
Interior
- Interior Color
- Red
- Secondary Interior Color
- —
- Seating Type
- —
- Seat Material
- —
- Shifter Type
- —
- Center Console
- No
- Engine Size
- 235 cu in (3.9 L)
- Transmission Type
- Automatic
- Body Style
- Roadster
- Principal Use
- Public Museum Piece
- Conditional Grade
- Excellent Plus
- Overall Originality
- Restored Concours
- Current Location
- Kearney, NE 6887
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