1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C1 - Lot 266

1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C1 Chassis E54S004189 Engine 0787193 The original Corvette Timeless design Current collector's registration Introduced in 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette enjoyed a long life, becoming the quintessential American sports car. Initially equipped with a 150 hp Blueflame in-line six-cylinder engine, it was later fitted with a V8, starting in 1955, while its lines evolved subtly over the years. The 6-cylinder C1 Corvettes were only produced for two years, with a total of just 3634 units produced. An American answer to European sports cars, the Corvette remains a myth in American motoring to this day. This example was imported to France in the 2000s and subsequently restored (invoices missing). Its current owner acquired it a few years ago through Franco Lambo. A veritable monument to automotive design, the first version of the C1 Corvette displayed a certain purity of line that would not be seen again on a Corvette. Rare in France, this example in good overall condition is an opportunity not to be missed by any collector. 1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C1 Chassis E54S004189 Engine 0787193 The original Corvette Timeless design Collection registration document in progress Appearing in 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette would have a long life and thus become the American sports car par excellence. First equipped with a 150 horsepower Blueflame six-cylinder inline, it was then fitted with a V8, and this, from 1955 while its lines subtly evolved over the years. The Corvette C1, 6 cylinders were only produced for two years, in total only 3634 copies will be produced. American answer to European sports cars, the Corvette remains today a myth of the American automobile. The copy that we offer you was imported into France in the 2000s, it was subsequently restored (invoices absent). Its current owner acquired it a few years ago through Franco Lambo. A true monument of automotive design, the Corvette C1 in its first version presents a certain purity in the line, something that will not be seen again on a Corvette thereafter. Rare in France, this example in good general condition is an opportunity not to be missed for any collector.