1953 Corvette - Serial #127 History Profile



1953 Corvette - Serial #127 History Profile

Last Update as of 2011-01-18:
Vehicle Identification Number: E53F001127
Engine Stamping: LAY495731
Casting Date: NA
Casting Number: 3701481
Current Owner: NA
Current Location: NA, NA, USA
Current Mileage: 0 miles
Current Status: Fully Restored
Notes:

January 18, 2011:  From the Mecum at Kissimmee, FL Auction, Lot #S114:

An original California car, this 1953 Corvette has undergone a complete no-expense-spared frame-off restoration characterized by absolutely expert attention to factory originality, after which it was most deservedly awarded Bloomington Gold Certification. The Bloomington judging sheets accompany the car. Serial number 127 of the total first year production run of 300, this all-matching-numbers treasure runs and drives as new. It has been featured in several magazines and been the subject of a GM driving comparison with the 2003 Corvette.

Highlights:

  • 1953 Corvette VIN #E53F001127
  • Number 127 of 300
  • Original California car
  • Complete no-expense-spared frame-off restoration
  • Bloomington Gold Certification
  • Bloomington judging sheets accompany the car
  • All matching numbers
  • Drives as new
  • Featured in several magazines
  • Subject of a GM driving comparison with the 2003 Corvette

August 15, 2009:  From the Mecum at Monterey Auction, Lot #S93:

An original California car, this 1953 Corvette has undergone a complete no-expense-spared frame-off restoration, after which it received Bloomington Gold Certification. The Bloomington judging sheets accompany the car. This all-matching-numbers ’53 runs and drives as new. It has been featured in several magazines and been the subject of a GM driving comparison with the 2003 Corvette.

Highlights:

  • 1953 Corvette VIN #E53F001127
  • Number 127 of 300
  • Original California car
  • Complete no-expense-spared frame-off restoration
  • Bloomington Gold Certification
  • Bloomington judging sheets accompany the car
  • All matching numbers
  • Drives as new
  • Featured in several magazines
  • Subject of a GM driving comparison with the 2003 Corvette

12-16-2002: From the Corvette Mike web site:  "White w/Red interior, 230/150hp auto. #127 of 300 built in '53. Frame off restoration. Stk #N/A $139,900"

Previous Owner:  Florentino Valdez

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