The present-day Chevrolet Corvette has evolved into a high-tech, mid-engine modern marvel, and it’s easy to understand why they continue to be sought after by drivers seeking a blistering level of performance.  However, it’s sometimes equally fun to go back down memory lane and revisit the period when the car was in its infancy.  In 1954, the Corvette was only in its second year of production, but the St. Louis assembly plant managed to turn out 3,460 examples, a somewhat impressive number for a two-seater sports car.  The seller of this 1954 Corvette states that it’s a complete survivor, so if you’ve been in the market for a very early example, read on to see if this one might be a good match for you.

Patrick S., thanks for sending us the great tip here!  To locate an example that still has the numbers-matching drivetrain all these decades later is a nice find, and the owner claims that his Corvette has only traveled a total of 45,000 miles during the past seven decades, so there’s plenty here to get excited about.  Under the hood, the six-cylinder engine is known as the Blue Flame, with the seller mentioning that the only things missing in the bay are the air cleaners.  The carburetors are said to have been rebuilt, and the gas tank, fuel lines, and fuel pump have all been replaced.  We also get to view a short video of the sportster in action, going around in circles in a paved lot, with a look of complete satisfaction on the driver’s face.

One area that’s a bit confusing is the inside color. Though it certainly appears to be in decent condition overall, it is my understanding that all ’54 interiors came from the factory in red, with only the cars painted Pennant Blue being the exception and featuring a beige interior.  The corvsport site seems to agree, so if any of our readers can chime in with input regarding this, please feel free to do so.  In any event, it looks complete in there, other than just a couple of missing gauges.

Polo White was by far the most popular color for the 1954 model, and although this one’s got quite a non-consistent finish, I have to wonder if a lot of that remaining paint isn’t still original.  The owner describes his 1954 Corvette as a show-stopper wherever it goes, but he’s looking to find the C1 a new home.  If you’re envisioning your garage as a future residence, the car can be found here on Facebook Marketplace in Lakeland, Florida, and it comes with an asking price of $50,000.  Has this one piqued your interest enough to consider moving forward?