More than 3/4s of the 1954 Corvettes were white.

1954 Chevrolet Corvette

In 1954 Chevrolet continued with the sporty Corvette. While not much had changed from the previous year, new additions for ’54 was the option of exterior color choices with the addition of black, blue and red to the previous year of just white only. A new beige interior was also available. The Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission was still the only transmission available, even though it was technically listed as a $178 option. Sales were on the rise and peaked to 3,640 produced in 1954, up from just 300 in it’s previous first year run.

1954 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers

Chassis Data

VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair and on the driver-side door post on Corvette). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.

First Symbol - Engine Type V - V-8 Six Cylinder Vehicles Did Not Have A Letter

Second Symbol - Model A - 150 D - Sedan Delivery B - 210 E - Corvette C - Bel Air

Third & Fourth Symbol - Model Year 53 - 1953 54 - 1954 55 - 1955 56 - 1956

Fifth Symbol - Assembly Plant (A) Atlanta, Georgia (L) Los Angeles, California (B) Baltimore, Maryland (N) Norwood, Ohio (F) Flint, Michigan (O) Oakland, California (J) Janesville, Wisconsin (S) St. Louis, Missouri (K) Kansas City, Missouri (T) Tarrytown, New York

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Started at 1001

1954 Chevrolet Corvette Options

1954 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.