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1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Roadster

  • Chassis Number: E54S002425
This 1954 Corvette Roadster painted in Sportsman Red wears a distinctive 'Bubble Top,' a rare and unique aftermarket accessory. There were just 25 examples of the Corvette with the 'Bubble Top' produced in 1954, original priced at $350, or nearly 10 percent of the cost of a brand-new Corvette. It is believed that only two of these tops still exist.

This Corvette wears an older, 'body-off-frame' restoration. The convertible top is in fair condition, and the bright-work remains good. There is a two-tone red and white interior, AM radio, spare tire, side curtains, and the 235 cubic-inch 'Blue Flame' inline six-cylinder engine breathing through three single-barrel Carter YH side-draft carburetors.

In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the RM Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $70,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $52,250, including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2011

2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $70,000 
Sale Price :
USD $52,250

1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C1

(Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1
Chassis#: E54S001302
Sold for USD$74,969
  2024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris
 
1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 0747237F54YG
Sold for USD$66,000
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 235/150 CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: E54S003154
Sold for USD$63,800
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM TOPLESS CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: E54S001038
Sold for USD$77,000
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Chassis#: e54s003630
Sold for USD$50,600
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Chassis#: e54s002422
Sold for USD$50,600
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Chassis#: e54s004552
Sold for USD$110,000
  2023 Mecum : Kansas City
 
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Chassis#: e54s001867
Sold for USD$59,400
  2023 Mecum : Dallas
 
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Chassis#: e54s001867
Sold for USD$82,500
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023
 
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Chassis#: e54s004532
Sold for USD$71,500
  2023 Mecum : Houston
 
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Sold for USD$77,000
  2023 Mecum : Glendale
 
1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Chassis#: E54S002388
Sold for USD$92,400
  2023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island
 
1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 235/150 CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: AZ389455
Sold for USD$385,000
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: AZ389463
Sold for USD$187,000
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Sold for USD$71,500
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Sold for USD$106,700
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Sold for USD$82,500
  2022 Mecum : Las Vegas
 
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Sold for USD$101,200
  2022 Mecum : Chattanooga
 
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Sold for USD$64,900
  2022 Mecum : Dallas
 
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Chassis#: E54S002329
Sold for USD$68,200
  2022 Mecum : Monterey
 

Chevrolet Corvette C1s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadstere54s0027592023 Mecum : Harrisburg$70,000  
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadstere54s0023882023 Mecum : Indy$90,000$160,000$180,000
1954 Chevrolet CorvetteE54S0042732023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island $200,000$250,000
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$100,000  
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas$70,000  
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe 2022 Mecum Indy$60,000  
1954 Chevrolet CorvetteE54S0038962022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale $100,000$125,000
1954 Chevrolet Corvette0080525F54YG2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale $85,000$100,000
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee$70,000  
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 2021 Mecum : Kansas City$75,000  
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021$50,000  
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 2021 Mecum : Glendale$72,000  
1954 Chevrolet CorvetteE54S0015632020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online $60,000$80,000
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 2020 Mecum : Glendale$33,000  
1954 Chevrolet Corvette 2020 GAA : February 2020$78,000  
1954 Chevrolet Corvette 2020 GAA : February 2020$40,000  
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$70,000  
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas$50,000  
1954 Chevrolet Corvette 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction   
1954 Chevrolet Corvette 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall   
1954 Chevrolet Corvette RoadsterE54S0030422019 Mecum : Monterey$50,000  
1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1E54S0019142019 Historics at Brooklands Motor Museum $59,000$68,000
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis$60,000  
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Drag Car 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis$40,000$50,000$70,000
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis$60,000$70,000$90,000
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 2019 Mecum : Houston$67,000  
1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2019 Leake OKC 2019$30,000  
1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1E54S0036472018 Historics @ Brooklands Motor Museum $68,000$75,000
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis$135,000$175,000$225,000
1954 Chevrolet Corvette 2018 Carlisle Auction : Spring   

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