A rare numbers-matching 1954 Chevy Corvette has surfaced for sale in Lakeland, Florida. This survivor boasts just 45,000 miles on the odometer and presents in an unrestored condition that may entice collectors looking to take on a new project. The car runs and drives, and the seller claims to have taken home a fair share of wins at various car shows.
According to the listing, this survivor Vette requires a new battery, but overall, it is well on its way to completion. It is missing items like the air cleaners and a couple of gauges. A few other hard-to-find components, such as the engine ignition shield, appear to be missing as well. Recent maintenance by the current owner includes replacing the fuel tank, fuel lines, and fuel pump, rebuilding the carburetors, and fitting new tires, ensuring it remains relatively roadworthy.
The exterior of this C1 showcases bare fiberglass, indicative of its unrestored state. The look is definitely out of the ordinary for those expecting a polished gem, but nevertheless, the seller states the car has captured top awards in the survivor class at various car shows.
For 1954, GM produced just 3,640 units of the Corvette, which makes this early example quite rare. This model is also powered by the original “Blue-Flame” inline six-cylinder engine, a distinct departure from the V8 engines commonly associated with the nameplate today. The six-cylinder connects to the two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission.
Notably, this C1 features red detailing around the exterior and under the hood, suggesting it was likely originally painted red at the factory and then repainted white at some point. While the Corvette was initially available only in white, GM later expanded its color options.
Currently listed for $50,000, this 1954 Corvette represents one of the earliest examples of the iconic sports car. For collectors and enthusiasts seeking a piece of automotive history, this Corvette could be just the ticket. Interested buyers can check out the listing at Facebook Marketplace.
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Comments
Get it running and just leave / drive it as is. 😉
45K miles on an original 1954 basically means it’s toast and will need new practically everything. Fools and their money these days…
Cars like to be driven. I face that with my mother and MIL and their old cats. The older they get the less they drive and the more and stranger problems their cars incur. They are to the point with insurance every mile they drive their long paid for cars costs $5.
Looks like a flood car to me.
Let’s see: $50,000 for a car that needs everything that will cost $150,000 if you restore it. That comes to $200,000, and many years later, you now have a car worth $70,000. What a deal. Leave it as is and win many make-believe trophies.
If the car had its original paint then I would be a buyer for it. But unfortunately is red under the hood.
Original paint is still there…just covered-up with a second color.
I would not restore it, I would clean it up and put a nice paint job on it and drive it.
Those 3 side-draft Carters are still cool.
In corvette world a survivor is worn in and not worn out. It should have original paint interior and drive train.