VIN E53F001124

Car Year:	1953
Car's approximate birthday:	October 21, 1953
Owner:	eBay Motors Seller mr42toad
City:	Norfolk
State:	Virginia
Country:	United States
Purchase date:	Undefined
Status:	Current Owner
Nickname:	E53F001124
State:	Project Car
Exterior:	Polo White	(100.00%)
Interior:	Red	(100.00%)
Softtop:	Black	(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%	3,498.00
	101A	Heater	100.00%	91.40
	101B	AM Radio	100.00%	145.15
	Total		100.000000000000000% (300 Cars)	3,734.55
Factory job nr.:	Unknown
Export Car:	Non Export Car
Other details:	Added to Registry 04/09/2012 Mileage: Unknown
Car history:
1953 Corvette #124 project car - majority of the car is completely disassemblied. Rolling chassis is intact but will require complete restoration. (frame is solid - minimal rust and thats surface rust). Body is tired - very tired - and will be the hard part of this restoration. Will require LOTS of inch by inch TLC but is certainly restorable. It iS a '53 fiberglass body despite the blue paint that can be seen on the car. Many of the parts are NOS, restored or refurbished - but some are original used taken right off the car. They are: Bumpers: Bumper brackets – all; Rear bumper – rechromed; Rear bumper inners (2) – NOS; Rear outer chrome trim – left and right – rechromed; Rear bumper lowers (2) – NOS; Rear bumper bullets – (2) rechromed; Front license bumperettes – Left and right – NOS; Front bumper bullets – NOS; Front bumper – inners – NOS; Front bumpers – outers – NOS; Front bumpers – lower - NOS; Front license bar – NOS; Front license support brackets (2) - original Exterior trim: Original Front grill bar and teeth – fair condition; Original front grille oval – good condition; Original headlight bezels with screens and buckets – excellent condition; Original headlight buckets (2); Original headlight bulb retainers (2); Gas lid door - original; Original front fender stainless – Left and right – very good condition; Front fender “gull wings” – left and right – either NOS or rechromed; Side "chevrolet" script – NOS (2); Front emblem - NOS; Original upper windshield channel – good condition (needs to be rechromed); Original windshield posts – left and right – excellent condition; Wiper arms – NOS (2); Wiper washer nozzles (2) – original ; Original Wiper arm spacers; Door stainless – outer middle – (1) NOS, 1 original in good condition; Upper door caps – (left and right) - rechromed; original upper door stainless – left and right – restored; Side curtains – dated 1954 – (2) in good condition; Side curtain retainers – original (2) ; Deck lid stainless trim – left and right; Rear license plate bezel and plexiglass window – believe after market but possible NOS; Hubcaps – (4) – in excellent condition; Original exhaust tips; Rear exhaust hangers – left and right - NOS; Original side mirror; Front marker lights – NOS – (2); ; rear tail lights – (2) – original; Original parking light bezels (2); Original rear license plate bracket; Flipper moldings – left and right – rechromed; Original license lens (2); Rear license desicant cover plate – original; Parking light lens (2) - NOS Interior: ALL gauges – restored; Radio ( 53 corvette only ) – restored; Radio knobs – NOS; Headlight knob – NOS; Vent knob - NOS; Original dash knob bezels; Shifter assembly – NOS – with knob and linkage; Original steering wheel; Horn Ring – NOS; Steering column wire loom cover - original; Hood release cables/knobs – NOS; Wiper cable/knob – NOS; Original arm rests; Accelerator pedal pivot/rod assembly – NOS; Original interior rear view mirror; Original dash vent ducts (2); Original washer pump (foot assembly bellows); ; original heater box assembly; Seat cushions – left upper and lower; Turn signal lever – NOS; Original door striker plates with shims (2); Convertible top frame; Convertible top brackets (to body); Convertible top frame brackets –(left and right) - original; Soft top latches – rear (2) – original restored or NOS; Rear deck lid convertible receiver - original; Soft top latches – front – left and right – rechromed bases, original latches; Carpet set – new Al Knoch; Door panels – New Al Knoch; Kick panels – new Al knoch; Seat covers – new Al Knoch; Cowl vent assembly – original; Cowl vent handle assembly – original; Dash pad – original; Dash vent bezels (2) – 1 original 1 repro; Door hinges/pins – possible NOS; Door stops – original (2); Door sill plates – left and right - original; Lower hinge cover plates – left and right - original; Original door latches ; Door arm rests – left and right – original; Door reinforcements – left and right – original; Door pull bezels – original (2) ; Pedal assembly with bracket – original; Accelerator pedal – NOS; Accelerator rod and bracket – original ; Convertible deck lid latch – original; Hood/deck lid hinge assemblies; Firewall sound deadening – reproduction; Seat separator molding – left and right - original Engine compartment: Engine – correct cast number on block and head but it is NOT known if it is actually the original engine - correct number's (VIN professionally restamped some years back) ; Transmission – original; Engine/trannie spacer – original; Drive shaft - original; Radiator – original dated; Transmission tail shaft – original; Original water pump; Original water pump back plate; Thermostat housings; Original motor mount brackets; Original harmonic balancer; Original gas tank straps; Gas tank – either early reproduction or original; Original steering box spacer; Steering column – original; Steering column collar seal (to firewall) - original; Original horns; Original surge tank – with attachments – in GM box (not sure if NOS); Original distributor – restored; Original washer bottle assembly w/ hoses and brackets - NOS; Original fuel pump; Intake manifold with carburetors; Original upper and lower spark plug shield; Original oil pan; Valve cover; professionally converted to 53 application. Intake/exhaust gasket set; Original starter (1107109 datd 3H17) – restored and tested; Front shock absorbers - NOS; Master cylinder (??); Oil down draft tube – 53 corvette only original; Hood pins – left and right – original; Fan blade – original; Hood latches – left and right – original. Electrical/wiring/switches: fuse/flasher kit – new reproduction; Bulb kit – reproduction; Spark plug wire kit – reproduction; Rear lamp harness – reproduction; Headlight bucket extensions – reproduction; Engine harness – new reproduction; Dash harness – new reproduction; License plate lamp extension – new reproduction; Horn extension – new reproduction; E-brake extension – new reproduction; Lights extensions (ground and power) – new reproduction; Turn signal extension – new reproduction; Neutral safety switch extension – new reproduction; Coil wire – new reproduction; Heater wire – new reproduction; Radio extension – new reproduction; Original headlight switch ; new reproduction headlight switch; Original fuse block/power terminals; Temp sender – NOS; Tach cable – NOS; Door courtesy light switches – NOS (2); Turn signal switch – NOS; Battery cables – NOS; Brake light switch – original; Heater/defroster switch – restored – with bezel and nut. Purchased in its current condition in 1975. many NOS and original parts added over the years. the car and inventory are being offered as a complete package for the next 7 days. IF the package does not sell we will then and only then consider parting the car. at that time we will list items in seperate auctions and we will also welcome any inquiry about the bare body or individual parts. Two restored 53s recently sold at auction for $447,000.00 and $467,000.00. Our buy it now price for serial number 124 and the parts inventory is well below half these amounts. This is a perfect opportunity for the serious corvette collector to restore a truely unique and rare car. winning bidder must pay in full within 5 days of auctions end and car must be picked up in moyock north carolina within 10 days of auctions end. Interesting corvette and corvette parts inventories considered as partial payment. Please - keep your "constructive" comments to yourself if you have no intention of bidding. Questions not answered in the description please call tom at 757-575-8715. thanks for looking. Price: US $150,000.00
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