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More than 3/4s of the 1954 Corvettes were white. |
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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
Model Number |
Body/Style Number |
Body Type & Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Total Production |
Corvette - Six-Cyl |
E |
2934 |
2 Dr Roadster |
$2,774 |
2,705 lbs |
3,640 |
Chassis Data
Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Lenght |
Width |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
Corvette |
102 in |
167 in |
70.5 in |
57 in |
58.8 in |
6.70 x 15 |
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. |
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First Symbol - Engine Type |
V - V-8 |
Six Cylinder Vehicles Did Not Have A Letter |
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Second Symbol - Model |
A - 150 |
D - Sedan Delivery |
B - 210 |
E - Corvette |
C - Bel Air |
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Third & Fourth Symbol - Model Year |
53 - 1953 |
54 - 1954 |
55 - 1955 |
56 - 1956 |
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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 |
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Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence |
Started at 1001 |
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1954 Chevrolet Corvette Options
Code |
Description |
Price |
100 |
Directional Signals |
$16.75 |
101A |
Heater |
$91.40 |
102A |
Signal Seeking AM Radio |
$145.15 |
290B |
6.70 x 15 White Sidewall Tires |
$27.00 |
313M |
Powerglide Transmission |
$178.35 |
420A |
Parking Brake Alarm |
$5.65 |
421A |
Courtesy Lights |
$4.05 |
422A |
Windshield Washer |
$11.85 |
1954 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Options
Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.
Letter Code |
Engine |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Transmission |
Carburetor |
F54YG |
6-235.5 |
155 |
223 |
Powerglide |
3 - 1 BC |