350-POWERED 1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE REPLICA

OVERVIEW

This 1953 Chevrolet Corvette replica is powered by a 350cid Chevrolet V8 crate engine connected to dual four-barrel Edelbrock carburetors and a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. Features include 1953 Corvette exterior components, Boyd Coddington aluminum wheels, a tilt steering column, a Pioneer digital AM/FM/CD stereo, and four-wheel power disc brakes. Finished in pearl red over a tan leather interior, this C1 Corvette replica comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The pearl red exterior features chrome bumpers, a chrome grille, chrome headlight rings with stone guards, a driver-side rearview mirror, a chrome windshield frame, and a rear-exit exhaust system. According to the selling dealer, the grille, trim, windshield, and taillights are authentic 1953 Corvette parts. A walk-around video can be seen below.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 17-inch five-spoke Boyd Coddington aluminum wheels is wrapped in Goodyear radial tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The cabin is furnished with tan leather bucket seats, tan door panels, and coordinating trim and carpeting. Features include a tilt steering column, a three-spoke aluminum steering wheel with a tan grip, a center console-mounted Lokar automatic transmission shifter, and a Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo. This replica Corvette is not equipped with side windows or a convertible top.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

A 140-mph speedometer, a 7,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level, oil pressure, and other systems are located ahead of the driver. The odometer reads 29 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a 350cid Chevrolet V8 crate engine equipped with dual four-barrel Edelbrock carburetors and a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. According to the dealer, the engine produces 315 horsepower and 372 lb-ft of torque. Engine bay features include aluminum Edelbrock valve covers, an aluminum intake manifold, and an aluminum radiator.

UNDERCARRIAGE

The custom frame of this Corvette replica is equipped with an independent front suspension, tubular front control arms and coil-over shocks, manual rack-and-pinion steering, and a solid rear drive axle with a four-link setup and adjustable coil-over shocks. Braking is provided by power four-wheel discs.