VIN E54S001956

Car Year:	1954
Car's approximate birthday:	April 12, 1954
Owner:	eBay Motors Seller centralclassiccars2011
City:	Sylvania
State:	Ohio
Country:	United States
Purchase date:	Undefined
Status:	Current Owner
Nickname:	E54S001956
State:	Street Machine
Exterior:	Polo White	(88.74%)
Interior:	Red	(91.59%)
Softtop:	Beige	(100.00%)
Wheels:	Red	(100.00%)
Delivery Dealer Zone:	Unknown
Delivery Dealer Code:	Unknown
Options:	RPO	Option	Percentage Sold [%]	Sales Price [$]
	02934	Base Engine 235ci "Blue Flame" 150hp (150hp)	100.00%	2,774.00
	100	Directional Signals	100.00%	16.75
	101	Heater	100.00%	91.40
	102	AM Radio	100.00%	145.15
	290B	Whitewall Tires 6.70x15	100.00%	26.90
	313M	Powerglide Transmission	100.00%	178.35
	420A	Parking Brake Alarm	100.00%	5.65
	421A	Courtesy Lights	100.00%	4.05
	422A	Windshield Washers	100.00%	11.85
	Total		81.276566839753656% (2 Cars)	3,254.10
Factory job nr.:	Unknown
Export Car:	Non Export Car
Other details:	Mileage: Unknown
Car history:
Streetside Classics Atlanta Showroom 213 Thornton Rd Lithia Springs, GA 30122 Toll-Free: 877-367-1835 Posted 10/10/2016. Pics 18-48 Front Disc Brakes, Fuel Injection, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Tilt Wheel, Vinyl Interior, Restoration Photos, Build Receipts , Seatbelts Now before all the purists get upset that someone modified a somewhat rare 1954 Corvette, take a closer look. This one was skillfully built from the ground up as a tribute to Zora Arkus-Duntov's V8 test mule, the car that virtually guaranteed the Corvette's future. The fact that it also pares the early Corvette shape down to its bare essence only helps in the looks department and with modern tech under the skin, it remains highly usable every day. Everything on this car is newly restored within the last year and the custom body modifications closely mirror those used by Duntov to create a legitimate 150 MPH Corvette. The early Corvette's soft, doughy look is gone, replaced by a clean, pared-down racer look that's quite possibly the most attractive C1 ever built. No wasted pieces, no extraneous chrome, just straight fiberglass and that beautiful Corvette shape that simply speaks for itself. Build quality is very good, and the builder skillfully kept the test mule vibe intact, with some extra details beautifully done. Note the Lexan windshield that is similar to the one the mule wore most often during development work, the single chrome rear- view mirror, and, of course, the traditional toothy Corvette grille. The paint has a bit more pearl in it than the original Polo White, which gives it an updated look. Bottom line, when you show up in this car, you're guaranteed a lot of attention. The interior skillfully blends the modern with the vintage, starting with the beautifully tailored bucket seats, which are more like racing shells than the Corvette's original chairs. The speedometer has been relocated to the center of the dash, which is where all the auxiliary gauges lived on the original Corvette, and they're Equus instruments that do a far better job of monitoring the engine's status. A modern tilt column and billet wheel make it easy to get comfortable behind the wheel and we especially like the custom-made door panels that eschew comfort in favor of functionality. Yes, it's probably a lot nicer than the test mule, but given unlimited time and money, don't you think Zora might have liked his to look this good? There's no radio, no heater, no extraneous gear to get in the way of going fast, which is consistent with the original test mule, although it does include a fully finished trunk with subtle Corvette embossing on the rear panel, a nice touch. Reports vary, but we're pretty sure the original test mule wasn't making anywhere close to the 300 horsepower now on tap from a fuel injected 350 cubic inch LT1 V8. It's a neat fit in the engine bay, and it's been smoothed and cleaned up to make the engine the star. However, again in deference to its intended mission as a test mule, it isn't over-dressed, wearing simple stamped steel valve covers and cast iron exhaust manifolds. UP front there's a big aluminum radiator and electric fan, so it never gets cranky, and the LT1 is one of the most reliable power plants ever devised by GM, so no worries about putting this one on the road. It's backed by a 700R4 4-speed automatic and a Ford 9-inch with 3.50 gears, so it's a comfortable highway cruiser, which is certainly not something that could be said about the original mule. Front disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and those cool American Racing Salt Flat Special wheels all add up to a car with an awesome retro look and modern performance. eBay Motors Seller: centralclassiccars2011 Sylvania, Ohio USA Added to Registry 07/21/2012. Pics 1-17 This is a great opportunity to build up an early Corvette to original factory specs or build a car to your own liking. The title shows that this car was an early '54. The body is all original from the front wheel wells back, with only some very well done nose repair. The doors fit as they should, along with the rear trunk lid, the hood and top lid. Two parts that are not included are the gas lid and the fresh air cowl lid. A new S/S gas tank is included. The frame and suspension are intact (the original/correct rear end is in place). Steering wheel along with steering box are mounted in place. The wheels (4) appear to be the correct wheels for the car. The frame looks straight and in nice condition. I have two different sources for parts for the '53-'55. Between the two, they have about 75 percent of the parts the winning bidder may need. No engine or trasmission. eBay Item number: 330764468242
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