Corvette Model Gallery

1953 Roadster

June 30, 1953, the day it all began. On that day the first production 1953 Corvette rolled off a temporary production line in Flint, Michigan. By the end of the year 300 identical cars had largely been hand produced. The nearly identical Motorama showcar had wowed the car show crowds but GM chose to restrict the limited number of ‘53's to high profile clients. It was a decision that would not help the shaky start of the Corvette. While there was no other American car like the Vette, its sleek looks could not overcome resistance to the anemic engine, two speed transmission, lack of side windows etc. If you were willing to accept an all white car with black cloth roof and red vinyl interior and a former truck engine the 1953 Corvette was the car for you.

The model:

Wim Laenen from Belgium made this nice custom '53 Vette.

Flawless paint

Excellent interior color and execution

Wheels and tires set it up nicely, as well as the lowered stance.

Stock Blue flame six engine

Very nice color combination.

If you would like to contact Wim on this model his e-mail address is:  laenen.avonds@pandora.be

You can see more of Wim's work in his web site: http://users.pandora.be/wimswebsite

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