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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