Roadster
Designer: Harley Earl
Chassis #: E53F001103
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2007
1953 Chevrolet Corvette C1
Chevrolet
2007 The Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $400,000-USD $550,000
Sale Price :
USD $440,000
1953 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C1
(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for USD$170,500 2022 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for USD$418,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: E53F001209 Sold for USD$198,625 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: E53F001228 Sold for USD$162,250 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for USD$178,750 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis#: E53F001227 Sold for USD$201,600 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
| 1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Chassis#: E53F001032 Sold for USD$176,000 2021 Gooding & Co : May : Geared Online | |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for USD$121,000 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 235/150 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E53F001105 Sold for USD$176,000 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for USD$269,500 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
| 1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 235/150 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E53F001105 Sold for USD$220,000 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 235/150 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E53F001254 Sold for USD$275,000 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Sold for USD$148,500 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E53F001290 Sold for USD$220,000 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis#: E53F001245 Sold for USD$184,800 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis#: E53F001147 Sold for USD$217,250 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis#: E53F001184 Sold for USD$250,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: E53F001201 Sold for USD$250,000 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |
| 1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 235/150 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E53F001030 Sold for USD$319,000 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for USD$253,000 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee |
Chevrolet Corvette C1s That Failed To Sell At Auction
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 ROADSTER | E53F001209 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |||
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | E53F001300 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $320,000 | $500,000 | $750,000 |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | E53F001299 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $130,000 | ||
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette | E53F001075 | 2019 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | $175,000 | $225,000 | |
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | $170,000 | |||
| 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 Roadster | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $200,000 | |||
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Resto Mod | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $55,000 | |||
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $212,500 | |||
| 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 Replica | 2016 Mecum Indianapolis | $40,000 | |||
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Replica | 2016 Mecum Indianapolis | $36,000 | |||
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2016 Mecum Indianapolis | ||||
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $165,000 | |||
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $140,000 | |||
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $200,000 | |||
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Replica Convertible | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
| 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 |
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