Chassis E53F001103 1953 Chevrolet Corvette C1 chassis information

Roadster
Designer: Harley Earl
Chassis #: E53F001103

Sold for $440,000 at 2007 The Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction.
This 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster was offered for sale at the 2007 Sports and Classic Car Auction presented by The Worldwide Group, in Hilton Head Island, SC where it was estimated to sell for $400,000 - $550,000.

The Corvette was Chevrolet's answer to the demands made by returning military GI's coming back from Europe who were searching for a suitable sports car similar to the those in the European market. Jaguar's answer to this demand was the XK120, which had style, performance and affordability.

Production of the Corvette began in mid-1953 with only 300 examples created, including the pre-production Motorama show cars. The 1953 models were created in Flint, Michigan and moved to Chevy's St. Louis Plant a year later. Due to the low production figures, many of the cars parts were hand fabricated or modified from other existing Chevrolet parts.

This example is number 103 of the 300 examples produced. It was found in 2003 as part of a Pennsylvania estate. It had been stored, unrestored, and untouched for over forty years. It was treated to a 2,000 hour body-off-frame restoration which brought it to NCRS Top Flight standards. The paint is lacquer in keeping with the historical accuracy. All of the gauges, WonderBar radio, speaker power pack, and clock have been rebuilt and are in working condition.

It has many unique items only to the 1953 Corvette, including the valve cover, cigarette lighter, wheel covers, overflow tank, windshield washer foot pump, jack and jack accessories, trunk mat, keys, and side curtain bag.

At auction, this was one of the highlights of the day. It was one of the rarest to cross the auction block, and certainly one of the best restored. Bidding was lively, finally settling at $440,000 and falling within the estimated value.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2007

2007 The Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :

$400,000-$550,000

Sale Price :

$440,000

2019 1
2018 6
2017 5
2016 6
2015 4
2014 3
2013 4
2012 7
2011 5
2010 5

Year	Avg. Sale	High Sale	# of Sales
2019	$220,000	$220,000	1
2018	$245,675	$319,000	6
2017	$204,100	$275,000	5
2016	$256,433	$533,500	6
2015	$268,625	$379,500	4
2014	$352,733	$660,000	3
2013	$225,669	$346,500	4
2012	$258,357	$467,500	7
2011	$110,160	$198,000	5
2010	$129,530	$247,500	5

Recent Sales

(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)

1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E53F001290 Sold for $220,000* 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis#: E53F001245 Sold for $184,800 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis#: E53F001147 Sold for $217,250 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis#: E53F001184 Sold for $250,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az.
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: E53F001201 Sold for $250,000 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale
1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 235/150 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E53F001030 Sold for $319,000 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for $253,000 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Sold for $269,500 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Replica Roadster Sold for $25,000 2017 Mecum : Harrisburg
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for $220,000 2017 Mecum : Indianapolis
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for $231,000 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers: Texas Classic Auction
1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 235/150 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E53F001200 Sold for $275,000 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: E53F001228 Sold for $135,000 2016 Mecum : Monterey
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for $181,500 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: E53F001180 Sold for $138,600 2016 Worldwide Auctions - The Houston Classic
1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE #300 Chassis#: E53F001300 Sold for $533,500 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for $350,000 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for $200,000 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for $379,500 2015 Auctions America : Hilton Head
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis#: E53F001157 Sold for $220,000 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours

Vehicles That Failed To Sell

1953 Chevrolet Corvette C1's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.

Vehicle	Chassis	Event	High Bid	Est. Low	Est. High
1953 Chevrolet Corvette	E53F001087	2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona		$225,000	$275,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette	E53F001209	2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona		$240,000	$270,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette	E53F001209	2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall
1953 Chevrolet Corvette	E53F001209	2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Texas Classic Auction
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Resto Mod		2018 Mecum : Kissimmee	$55,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster		2018 Mecum : Kissimmee	$212,500
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster		2018 Mecum : Kissimmee	$200,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster		2017 Mecum : Chicago	$225,000
1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE RESTO MOD REPLICA		2017 Leake Tulsa	$35,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster		2016 Mecum : Dallas	$130,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster		2016 Mecum Indianapolis
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Replica		2016 Mecum Indianapolis	$36,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Replica		2016 Mecum Indianapolis	$40,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster		2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale	$165,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Replica Convertible		2016 Mecum : Kissimmee
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster		2016 Mecum : Kissimmee	$200,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster		2016 Mecum : Kissimmee	$140,000
1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ROADSTER		2015 Mecum Dallas	$210,000
1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ROADSTER		2015 Mecum Dallas	$210,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster	E53F001027	2015 Mecum : Monterey	$325,000	$400,000	$500,000
1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ROADSTER		2015 Mecum Harrisburg	$245,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster	E53F001220	2015 WorldWide Auctions Houston Classic Auction		$275,000	$325,000
1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ROADSTER RACE CAR	E53F001211	2015 BarrettJackson Scottsdale
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster	E53F001273	2014 Russo & Steele Scottsdale
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster		2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey	$210,000	$250,000	$300,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Original Unrestored	E53F001083	2013 Russo & Steele Newport Beach	$220,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster		2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction	$185,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Bloomington Gold, NCRS Duntov		2012 Mecum Dallas, TX	$210,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster #153 of 300 Produced, 2008 Gold Spinner	E53F001153	2012 Mecum Monterey, CA	$160,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster		2012 Mecum Auctions Bloomington Gold Corvette Auction	$200,000

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