Today 1953

[PAUL161]

This was born!

 

[NutmegCT]

This was born!

hooray!

 

[NutmegCT]

If I recall, it was a straight six with two-speed PowerGlide automatic.

 

[PAUL161]

Supposedly overpriced for the intended younger market. Only 300 sold I believe. The 1954 came in two colors, Red & White, and a couple of upgrades. 55 was the first year for the first V8 I also believe. PJ

 

[Mickey Richaud]

And I've got one! In my garage...

 

[NutmegCT]

Realistic component stereo!

 

[AngliaGT]

I was going to say that it really looks Realistic.

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Yeah, and I have two SA-2001 amps in the cabinet underneath - one's in good order; the other's tired. The receiver in the pic just keeps on keeping on!

 

[Basil]

Realistic component stereo!

@Mickey Richaud Did someone use to work at Radio Shack ?

 

[Mickey Richaud]

@Mickey Richaud Did someone use to work at Radio Shack ?

Yup. '73-'79. Managed stores in New Orleans, Monroe and Shreveport.

 

[DrEntropy]

If I recall, it was a straight six with two-speed PowerGlide automatic.

"Blue Streak Six" IIRC. Truck engine.

 

[PAUL161]

The most expensive and hardest-to-find parts for 53 vets are the side draft carburetters for the engine. They don't exist!

 

[PAUL161]

1953 Chev Corvette engine.