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Wheelbase: 102" Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear Height: 51.5" Over Windshield
Length: 167.3" Width: 69.8" Curb Weight: 2,886 lbs.
Tire Size: 6.70x15" Plant: St. Louis

For 1954, Corvette production moved to a newly renovated facility in St. Louis Missouri where 10,000 Corvettes were expected to be built every year. Actual production began in December of 1953. Production for 1954 was 3,640 units. Nearly one third remained unsold in December of 1954. Mid year production saw a camshaft change that increased horsepower to 155 in the 235ci six cylinder engine, all Corvettes produced retained the Powerglide automatic transmission. Three new colors, Pennant Blue, Sportsman Red, and Black were added along with the standard Polo White. A beige interior was also offered.

All 1954 Corvettes Were Built With The Following Options:

Code Description

Quantity

Price

2934 Base Corvette Convertible

3640

$2,774.00

100 Directional Signals

3640

16.75

101 Heater

3640

91.40

102 AM Radio

3640

145.15

290B Whitewall Tires

3640

26.90

313M Powerglide Transmission

3640

178.35

420A Parking Brake Alarm

3640

5.65

421A Courtesy Lights

3640

4.05

422A Windshield Washer

3640

11.85

Serial Numbers: E54S001001 through E54S004640

Base Engine: 235ci "Blueflame" 150hp (155hp after mid-year cam change)

Exterior Quantity Soft Top Wheels Interior
Polo White 3,230 Beige Red Red
Pennant Blue 300 Beige Red Beige
Sportsman Red 100 Beige Red Red
Black 4 Beige Red Red

 * Last 1954 Corvette Built December 1954.

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