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Older Restoration: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette. Chevrolet got into the sports car game in 1953 with the Corvette. But it was not the barn burner it would become in later years. Early Corvettes had a 235 cubic-inch "Blue Flame" inline-6 and automatic transmission, so buyers of European roadsters weren't initially impressed.

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C1 & C2 Corvettes - How many are left? - I've often wondered how many mid-years are left. Has anyone done some guesstimating or actuarial-type work on this? According to The Black Book , there were about 117,966 mid-years assembled with the split between coupes and convertibles being roughly 40% and 60%.

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In 1954, a total of 3,640 Corvettes were produced. 1954 Corvette production started in December of 1953 at the St Louis plant in Missouri. This was a renovated plant. A number of new options were added for the 1954 model year. There was a large inventory that remained unsold at the end of the year as competition from Europe took its toll.

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In 1954, the base price dropped from the original car's $3498 to $2774. Chevrolet also started advertising its new two-seater, including a print campaign with the headline: "First of the dream.

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The 1954 Corvette began production in December, 1953. Although the first fourteen or fifteen '54 Corvettes were built in Flint, Michigan (like all of the 1953 Corvettes) GM shifted Corvette's production to a newly renovated assembly plant in St Louis, Missouri. This plant was designed to produce more than 10,000 Corvettes a year.

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This 1954 Corvette is from the 'Vette's second model year. Only 300 cars were made for the initial 1953 model year, however, so Leno considers 1954 to be the Corvette's first full production year.

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See how many cars of any make and model are left on Britain's roads. How Many Left. Search; A-Z Index; About; CHEVROLET GMC CORVETTE. Tax /SORN; Years; New Reg istrations; Engines; Quarterly number of vehicles licensed or SORN. Numbers recorded on the last day of each quarter. SORN from 2007 Q4.. 1954: 4: 2: This table records the year of.

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The 1954 Chevrolet Corvette. The 1954 Chevrolet Corvette saw production moved to a renovated plant in St. Louis, MO. Production was up to 3,640 cars this year but unfortunately a large amount of these remained unsold at the end of the year. The lack of an engine with decent horsepower, the marginal handling and the competition from American as.

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This said, the 1954 Corvette is quite comfortable and exhilarating to drive. Now six decades into ownership, Gene has enjoyed nearly as many years of marriage to Norma, raised five boys, retired from a 52-year career in the ceramic tile and marble business and kept his 1954 Corvette.

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Specifications for the 1954 Corvette, including dimensions, electrical, capacities, engine, and features. All options are listed, including prices and quantities shipped.. (left) Curb to Curb 36.55 feet (right); 36.93 feet (left) Steering ratio 16:1 Steering Wheel Diameter 17 ¼ inches Shipping Weight 2,705 lbs. (Radio / Heater Not Included.

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When 1954 Corvette production concluded, another 3,640 six-cylinder units were built. Add in the very small number of '55s that did not receive the new V-8, and the total production of six-pot Vettes was just 3,945.. number 130 out of 3,640 built, and that means it left the St. Louis facility with a lot of 1953 parts, including a nose and.

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The production for the 1954 model was moved to a new plant in St. Louis that had a capacity of producing 10,000 Corvettes per year. The 1954 Corvette was virtually the same as the 1953 model except for its colors. As mentioned, the 1954 models were available in 4 colors. Polo White, Pennant Blue, Sportsman Red, and Black.

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The 1954 Corvette was a newer, slightly improved version of the original 1953 Corvette.. The choke control is more accessible on the left side of the steering column. It has increased horsepower to 155 bhp from the original 150 bhp. The 1954 Corvette also branched out in the color department,.

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While the 1954 Chevrolet Corvette only differed in details from the introductory 1953 model, Chevy made several efforts to make the car more desirable to consumers, including reducing the list price from $3,498 to $2,774.. Yes, Larry but if 1500 were left over at the end of the year it would reflect anything above serial number 3140. That.

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This 1954 Corvette is one of just a few thousand produced in total, but one of only four finished in this color combo. In the Corvette world, there are many paint colors and other myriad options that can have a massive impact on value, as well as rarity.This has held true through much of the lifespan of America's sports car, even today with the eighth-gen model.

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The 1954 Corvette was once again just an average performer, with a 0 - 60 mph time of just 11.2 seconds and a quarter mile time of 17.9 seconds @ 77mph. Top speed for the 1964 Corvette was 108 mph. Thankfully, Chevrolet did something about performance in subsequent years. See complete 1954 Corvette specifications & performance.