1953 Corvette - Serial #268 History Profile



1953 Corvette - Serial #268 History Profile

Last Update as of 2023-05-12:
Vehicle Identification Number: E53F001268
Engine Stamping: LAY567010
Casting Date: I243
Casting Number: 3701481
Current Owner: Martin Peake
Current Location: Boerne, TX, USA
Current Mileage: 45,763 miles
Current Status: Privately Owned
Notes:
  • 05-12-2023:  Privately owned by Martin Peake of Boerne, TX. Owned for eight years. NCRS 99 point car.
  • 06-15-2018:  Listed for sale at the Vicari Auction in New Orleans, LA with 45,763 miles on the odometer and at least two previous owners listed.
  • 02-16-2015:  Currently owned by Martin Peake (CAC Member: 13corvettes) of Kenner, Louisiana who bought the car six months ago. Car is currently for sale.
  • June 27-28, 2008:  At the Bloomington Gold Corvette Auction as part of the Fred and Terry Michaelis Personal Reserve Collection. From the auction listing:

Highlights

  • Polo White
  • Sportsman Red interior
  • #268 of 300 produced
  • Listed in the National 1953-55 Corvette Registry
  • Body-off restored
  • Numbers match

Options

  • Powerglide
  • Wonderbar radio
  • E-brake warning light
  • Windshield washers
  • Courtesy lights
  • Heater
  • 6.70x15" wide white tires
  • Full wheel covers

Awards, Accreditations,   Documentation

  • NCRS at Regional 2008 note: This car's paint received a full paint deduct by NCRS due to Zora Duntov's autograph on the left hand door
  • AACA Junior   Senior Award at Hershey
  • Featured in Cars   Parts Magazine
  • Restoration photos
  • Photos of Zora Duntov autographing car

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