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Location: Pendleton, IN
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http://www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm?lot_id=1058305
We all kind of know each other from our posts. Just thought I'd post this auction of one of 10 1953 Corvettes that I've restored here at my shop so far. I have three more 53's waiting in line to be restored. This one is going through the R&M Auction, Ft Worth, today. Not sure how many ZR-1's are being sold this weekend. 1953-1955 is my area of expertise. ZR-1's are my hobby and stress relief. Brett Henderson Blue Flame Restorations
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1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project Last edited by Blue Flame Restorations; 04-27-2013 at 02:31 PM. |
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Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
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Beautiful car Brett. Any idea what these cars weigh? Have you ever seen anyone "hotrod" these C1's?
It would have been nice if the SBC engine was debuted in 1953, but thats the way the cards played out. I have a 57 Chev Belair with a 283, 4 barrel induction with Power-Pack heads/dual exhaust rated at 220hp. STill using the front engine mounts at this point, but was the 2nd year for an integral oil filter, 56 being the 1st year. Again Brett, beautiful work, some C1 parts must be tough to source, NOS parts must be worth their weight in gold, or more. peace Hog |
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Under 3000lb. I did a 54 with C4 suspension, LS1, AT. That thing was scarey fun!
I actually manufacture some of the 53 stuff out of pure need. Around ten parts so far. Thanks, Hog.
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1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project Last edited by Blue Flame Restorations; 04-27-2013 at 08:38 PM. |
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Clearly you have no idea what you are doing!
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It was a good day for this car. Four yrs ago, we sold it for $247k. It just sold for $345k !!!!!!
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200 made, 10 restored, 3 waiting, 6.5% restored of all on planet by this gentleman, WOW!
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Brett, I am duelly impressed.
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Thanks for the kind words. 53's are my favorite car to restore. I have car #067 in the shop waiting for frame work and a motor rebuild, currently under restoration and #032 will be leaving this week.
Cars #293, #220 and #201 are waiting in line for their day in the sun. Also have 1957 pilot car #12 Fuel Injected car coming this Winter. This car was one of the first 12 pilot line fuelies. Really cool piece of history to restore. This is the reason it takes so long for me to do these ZR-1 parts projects.
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 [/IMG]Ask and you shall receive.Ive seen a few early 53-55 built into-RESTOMODS- and this 54 is one of my all time favorite Corvettes just because its clean,very simple and mainly it doesn't have a bunch of shiny crap hanging off of it.Ive got some more pictures coming soon.Brett,beautiful work.Its a bit of an honor to have you in our corner. |
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