1953 Chevrolet Corvette, #38 of 300, one of the finest examples in existence!

  • Location: Houston, Texas, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Chevrolet
  • Model: Corvette
  • Type: Convertible
  • Year: 1953
  • Mileage: 4
  • VIN: E53F001038
  • Color: White
  • Engine size: 235 CI 6 Cylinder
  • Number of cylinders: 6
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Red
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Options: Convertible
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1953 Chevrolet Corvette Description

1953 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, #38 of 300 built. Vin #E53F001038. This Corvette has gone through an extensive and professional restoration through the efforts of Corvette experts Steve Newsom and Irvin Patrick of C & I Corvette. This car has been restored correctly and has all correct components, numbers and dates. Everything has been restored to NCRS specifications as it came from the factory. The car is painted in Polo White and Sportsman Red acrylic lacquer. The body is hand laid, and maintains its fiberglass mat texture in all hand laid panels. The frame is flawless without any pitting. No fillers were used to hide imperfections on this car. The chrome and stainless trim is perfect, and all original. No reproduction trim was used. This car has the original jack, jack handle, lug wrench, tire board with decal, side curtain bag, side curtains, etc. The top and interior were made and installed by Adam Parker. Following is a list of components on the car with descriptions: 

*Engine Casting – 3701481 dated D 24 3

*Engine Pad – LAY 341007

*Cylinder Head – 3836066

*Distributor – Delco Remy 1112314 dated 3 E 1

*Cap, rotor, points all Delco Remy

*Ignition Shielding – W within a circleW 

*Vacuum Advance – Delco Remy 076

*Carburetors – Carter YH1 2066S

*Bullet Air Cleaners - Boettger 

*Generator – 1102793

*Generator Fan Belt – 3706006

*Headlights – Guide steel back sealed beam

*Horn Relay – 1116775 *Starter Relay – 1116886

*Starter – 1107109

*Starter Solenoid – 1118135

*Battery – Delco tar top (in box in trunk)

*Voltage Regulator – Delco Remy 1118725 F53

*Radiator – Harrison 53 F

*Hose Clamps – Wittek solid band

*Expansion Tank Cap – AC 778 #4

*Brake Master Cylinder – debossed with 5450233; Filler Cap – 5300880

*Windshield – LOF AS-1 IA

*Rear End – LE

*Frame – E53F001038

*Rubber Seals – S diamondS

*Mufflers – Gardner Exhaust

*Shocks – Delco spiral – restored by Dan Patch

*Transmission – cast iron Powerglide

*Side Curtains – 6-53 – restored by Steve Newsom

*Gas Cap – Eaton original

*Fuel Pump – AC 9797; filter AC Domed 2159196

This car comes with 4 new Firestone Deluxe Champions 6.70 X 15 tires. The spare is an original non DOT Firestone Deluxe Champion. It also comes with a set of 4 original non DOT US Royal Air Ride www tires – 6.70X15 and wheels. Anything not seen on this list may be viewed in photos. Just ask for link to pictures. This car comes with much documentation (including complete photos of the restoration) and original Owner’s Manual. Have copies of some early titles from 1958 and 1972, No expense was spared on this restoration. This car is beautiful, runs great, and belongs in someones private collection! absolutely one of the finest 1953 Corvette in Existence today!

in some of the pictures you will see yellow tape over the Sill plates and this tape was put there to protect the sill plates from getting scratched just as many other precautions have been taken to keep this car in its pristine condition. pre purchase inspections are welcome.

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