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MADE IN LOT #1403 - 1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 235/150 CONVERTIBLE - NO RESERVE
This 1953 Chevrolet Corvette,
Bar radio, speaker power pack
AMERICA No. 103 of the 300 built, was and clock have been rebuilt to
found in a Pennsylvania estate in
factory-new appearance and
2003, where it had been stored, function.
FIVE CORVETTES FROM THE unrestored and untouched, since This vehicle features many
BILL MUNDAY the previous owner bought it items unique to the first year of
AUTO COLLECTION in 1961. This "barn find" has Corvette production, including
emerged from a 2,000-hour the valve cover, cigarette lighter,
For many collectors, Corvettes that body-off-frame restoration by the wheel covers, windshield washer
retain their purity of form and power specialists at Jeff's Resurrections foot pump, overflow tank, jack
are a sight to behold and a vehicle to in Taylor, TX. and jack accessories, keys, trunk
treasure. Introduced for the 1953 model The restorer's instructions were mat and side curtain bag.
year, America’s sports car remains the to bring every aspect of the car
centerpiece of many collections and its to NCRS Top Flight standards, All date codes and part
evolution over the last seven decades, except the bodywork and paint, numbers on the block, head,
across eight generations, continues to which are done to concours water pump, exhaust and
capture the soul of enthusiasts around standards. In keeping with the intake manifolds, as well as the
the globe. historical accuracy, the paint springs, transmission, rear axle,
gauges, clock, carburetors and
These five Corvettes from the Munday is lacquer. The chromework distributor are correct for the
Collection, each selling with No Reserve at is accurate and every piece of car and to NCRS standards.
the 2023 Scottsdale Auction, showcase the stainless-steel trim has been
beauty of the first three generations of the polished. The gauges, Wonder
iconic two-seat sports car.

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