1953 Chevrolet Corvette C1

1953 Duntov Corvette, VIN 33, Blue Flame Six, powerglide numbers matching and correct including #066 head. Polo White paint with Sportsman Red interior and Black soft top. VIN E53F001033 is the 33rd production Corvette built and is well-known within the early Corvette community having been owned, professionally restored and shown across America by California collector Leonard Nagel for decades. Multiple chapter, regional and national NCRS Top Flight awards including Performance Verification (PV award) and the NCRS Duntov Mark of Excellence award.

Also shown at Corvettes of Carlisle 50th anniversary of the 1953 Corvette in 2003 with a total of fifty-three 1953 Corvettes. Optioned with powerglide, 3.55 rear, Wonderbar radio, e-brake warning light, windshield washers, courtesy lights, heater, hubcaps, and 6.70x15" wide white tires. Most all factory correct type components including the LAY341011 engine stamp, early 90-degree wheel covers, spare, jack, jack tools, trunk mat, trunk liner, side windows, side window bag, rebound straps, dated shocks, washer system, shifter, shielding, air cleaners, generator, distributor, hoses, hose clamps, hood alignment blocks, valve cover, hood pop-ups, starter, side draft carbs, #066 head, expansion tank, radiator, gas cap, guide Y-50 mirror, owners manual, and sales brochure.

Documented with the NCRS Confirmation of Judging awards at Nine (9) NCRS events with scores as high as 99.9% and scores as low as 99.7% which is absolutely amazing. Also has owner history and a 3-ring binder. Listed in the National 1953-55 Corvette Registry. FUN FACT: 300 Corvettes were produced in the inaugural year of 1953 and it is estimated that less than 150 have survived. Looks, runs, and drives excellent for a 73-year old car.

Key details
VIN / chassis: E53F001033

Offered by ProTeam Corvette, 1410 N Scott St, Napoleon, OH 43545. Taxes, title and fees not included.

Photos courtesy of ProTeam Corvette.