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This 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster was the 10th example of 3640 produced in 1954, two owners since new, and has been driven only 13,461 miles. It is very original and in excellent condition. A fresh coat of paint has been given to the car at some point during its life.
There are several interesting features of this car that distinguish it as an early model vehicle. It has the earlier dual hood latch system which was soon eliminated after 300 or so cars, and it has the first version of the convertible top irons.
In 2008, the car was brought to the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by the Worldwide Auctioneers. It was estimated to sell for $115,000 - $135,000. Those estimates were proven accurate as the lot was sold for a high bid of $92,400, including the buyer's premium.
There are several interesting features of this car that distinguish it as an early model vehicle. It has the earlier dual hood latch system which was soon eliminated after 300 or so cars, and it has the first version of the convertible top irons.
In 2008, the car was brought to the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by the Worldwide Auctioneers. It was estimated to sell for $115,000 - $135,000. Those estimates were proven accurate as the lot was sold for a high bid of $92,400, including the buyer's premium.
2008 Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $115,000-USD $135,000
Sale Price :
USD $92,400
1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C1
(Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: E54S001566 Sold for USD$140,000 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette 'Bubble Top' Roadster Chassis#: E54S004483 Sold for USD$137,200 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: e54s003019 Sold for USD$90,200 2024 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: e54s001744 Sold for USD$96,250 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: e54s003498 Sold for USD$50,600 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: e54s001094 Sold for USD$57,200 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Chassis#: E54S001302 Sold for USD$74,969 2024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris | |
| 1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 235/150 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E54S003154 Sold for USD$63,800 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
| 1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 0747237F54YG Sold for USD$66,000 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. |
Chevrolet Corvette C1s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible with Hardtop | E545003109 | 2024 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $45,000 | $55,000 | |
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Pickup | e54s003801 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $85,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 |
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | e54s004617 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $47,000 | ||
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | E54S002562 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | e54s002759 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $70,000 | ||
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | e54s002388 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $90,000 | $160,000 | $180,000 |
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette | E54S004273 | 2023 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 Corvette | E54S003896 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | $100,000 | $125,000 | |
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette | 0080525F54YG | 2022 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 Corvette | E54S001563 | 2020 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 Roadster | E54S003042 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $50,000 | ||
| 1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1 | E54S001914 | 2019 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 |
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| 1931 Packard 840 Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe Chassis#:190532 Sold for $79,200 2024 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Coupe Chassis#:0f91g511196 Sold for $79,200 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
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