Description
Ref: 103664 Date of first registration: 01/ 01/ 1954 Mileage (not guaranteed): 48, 508 Conduite: left-hand drive Vehicle registration document: Collection Number of seats: 2 Number of cylinders: 6 inline Displacement: 3862 cm3 Fuel: SP98 + additive Dyno CV: 150 Fiscal CV: 22 Gearbox: Automatic 2 speeds Body colour: Polo White Interior colour: Red Tyres: Wear 30% front + 30% rear * 12-MONTH WARRANTY included * Trade-ins and delivery available * On-road costs (optional): €690 including VAT (New battery, service (engine oil change and filter), 1/ 4 tank of fuel, bodywork wash and polish, interior cleaning and vacuuming) * Service “logbook/ registration” and “collection logbook” (FFVE file included) optional CHEVROLET Corvette C1 (1953–1962) 78, 066 km / 48, 508 miles 6‑cylinder engine 3862 cm3 Automatic Powerglide 2-speed 3 single‑barrel carburettors 2 chromed air filters Chromed water collector Recently refurbished body and paintwork Body dismantled for a full fresh paint at this occasion. After a professional polish carried out with an orbital machine by our workshop, we noted a small scratch on the lower left front wing. The mohair hood in “Beige” is in good condition and shows no discolouration; we noted a few small stains. The hood is easy to operate, though the closing is slightly imperfect. The mica in the rear window PVC is in perfect condition. The chromed headlamp grilles are in excellent condition. The chromed bumpers are perfectly aligned and also in excellent condition. The chrome decorative elements are complete and in excellent condition. The four 15’’ original steel wheels are in very good condition, with no impact marks, deformation or oxidation. They are fitted with their original chrome (stainless) hubcaps, also in excellent condition. This example is equipped with four whitewall tyres from GOODYEAR showing 30% wear on both front and rear. This car retains its original spare wheel. Among the “Body/ Exterior” options and equipment of interest on this model, we note: the recent paint and the four whitewall tyres. Interior: The interior retains its original configuration and is in very good presenting condition. The red artificial leather upholstery is in excellent condition, with no wear marks, tears or discolouration. The red artificial leather door panels to match are also in excellent condition. The Polo White colour dashboard and its body-colour cap in “Rot” are in good condition. The entire instrument cluster is fully functional except for the original clock and the tachometer. The dashboard lighting and period ventilation remain out of service. The original bakelite steering wheel in “White” shows a light patina. The gear lever in bakelite in “White” is in good condition. The original radio is no longer functional but has been retained for aesthetic reasons. The red carpeting is in good condition, with a few stains on the central carpet. The stainless door sills are in good condition. The red carpets are in good condition. The original 15’’ steel spare wheel is present. Chassis/ Exterior: The example presented here is a January 1954 CHEVROLET Corvette C1 in its period “Polo White” colour. The paint is in like-new condition with excellent brightness and depth. It has been recently refurbished. On this occasion the body had to be dismantled to receive a complete new paint. After a professional orbital polish by our workshop, we noted a small scratch on the lower left front wing. The beige mohair hood is in good condition with no discolouration; a few small stains were noted. The hood is easy to operate; however, the closing remains slightly improvable. The rear window PVC in mica is in perfect condition. The chromed headlamp grilles are in excellent condition. The chromed bumpers are perfectly aligned and also in excellent condition. The chrome trim pieces are complete and in excellent condition. The four original 15’’ steel wheels are in very good condition, with no signs of impact, deformation or corrosion. They are fitted with their original stainless hubcaps, also in excellent condition. This example is equipped with four whitewall tyres by GOODYEAR showing 30% wear on the front as well as the rear. This example has retained its original spare wheel. Among the interesting equipment and options in the “Body/ Exterior” category present on this model we note: the recent paint along with the four whitewall tyres. Cabin: The interior has retained its strict original configuration and presents in very good condition. The red synthetic leather upholstery is in excellent condition, with no signs of wear, tears or discolouration. The red synthetic leather door panels to match are also in excellent condition. The dashboard in Polo White with a body-colour cap in Rot are in good condition. The entire instrument panel is fully functional except for the original clock and the tachometer. The dashboard lighting and period ventilation remain non-operational. The original bakelite steering wheel in White shows a light patina. The bakelite gear lever in White is in good condition. The original radio is no longer functional but has been retained for aesthetic reasons. The red carpeting is in good condition, with a few stains on the central carpet. The stainless door sills are in good condition. Among the interior options and equipment that this specimen has, we note: The aviation-style Red seat belts. Chassis: The lift onto the ramp confirms a body and chassis in sound condition, with no signs of accident or structural corrosion. The fundamentals: ladder-type chassis, sills, floor panels, lower wing panels and wheel arches are in very good condition. Usage reserve: by principle we cannot guarantee these elements beyond their good visual and functional condition validated during road testing and on the hoist. During the dynamic test, we did not detect any abnormal rattling from the body or the suspension components (ball joints, bushings...). The braking is balanced and aligned, displaying performance in line with period standards. The four drum brakes are fully functional and free of...
