Number 5 1953

[Walter F.]

A relitive of mine in Florida has just informed me he was at a car show and found number 5 of the 1953 run.Supposed the last one built which came with a outside review mirror. Has number 5 ever been documented as being found?

[Mike M.]

Re: Number 5 1953

randy hickman of bridgeport wva bought # 5 from ed thiebaud of fresno, calif in the 70's. randy then sold it to john kocsis of penna about 10 years ago. john restored it and sold it. mike

[Robert G.]

Re: Number 5 1953

Looks like it sold at auction earlier this year.

http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2012/01/26/1953-corvette-vin-005-sells-for-445500-at-rms-scottsdale-auction/

http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=AZ12&CarID=r206

[Mike E.]

Re: Number 5 1953

A relitive of mine in Florida has just informed me he was at a car show and found number 5 of the 1953 run.Supposed the last one built which came with a outside review mirror. Has number 5 ever been documented as being found?

Last one built with an outside mirror? They used the same Guide Y-50 on the left side from 53 all the way through 62. Don't believe everything you're told, and tell your Florida relative the same.

[Mike M.]

Re: Number 5 1953

Last one built with an outside mirror? They used the same Guide Y-50 on the left side from 53 all the way through 62. Don't believe everything you're told, and tell your Florida relative the same.

rev: #5 claims to be one of the last early 53's built WITHOUT an outside rear view mirror. ten hail marys is your penance. mikie

[Mike E.]

Re: Number 5 1953

Only 5 hail marys. Original post says with.