VOD / INFO Buzz 3000 Basic Raffle 5/13/2018
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The 1953 model year was not only the Corvette's first production year, but at 300 produced it was also the lowest-volume Corvette.
Origin 1951...
Earl convinced GM that they needed to build a two-seat sports car, and with his Special Projects crew began working on the new car, "Project Opel" in late 1951.[5] The result was the hand-built, EX-122 pre-production Corvette prototype, which was first shown to the public at the 1953 General Motors Motorama at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City on January 17, 1953. Production began six months later. The car is now located at the Kerbeck Corvette museum in Atlantic City and is believed to be the oldest Corvette in existence.
The Chevrolet Corvette (C1) is the first generation of the Corvette sports car produced by Chevrolet. It was introduced late in the 1953 model year, and produced through 1962. It is commonly referred to as the "solid-axle" generation, as the independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 Sting Ray.
The engine was a 235 cu in (3.85 L) inline six engine[7] that was similar to the 235 engine that powered all other Chevrolet car models, but with a higher-compression ratio, three Carter side-draft carburetors, mechanical lifters, and a higher-lift camshaft. Output was 150 horsepower (110 kilowatts). Because there was currently no manual transmission available to Chevrolet rated to handle 150 HP, a two-speed Powerglide automatic was used. 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) time was 11.5 seconds.
Thanks to NBS and the Buzz team for the donation of the Buzz 3000 Basic and Farmer1 for Posting this...!
Origin 1951...
Earl convinced GM that they needed to build a two-seat sports car, and with his Special Projects crew began working on the new car, "Project Opel" in late 1951.[5] The result was the hand-built, EX-122 pre-production Corvette prototype, which was first shown to the public at the 1953 General Motors Motorama at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City on January 17, 1953. Production began six months later. The car is now located at the Kerbeck Corvette museum in Atlantic City and is believed to be the oldest Corvette in existence.
The Chevrolet Corvette (C1) is the first generation of the Corvette sports car produced by Chevrolet. It was introduced late in the 1953 model year, and produced through 1962. It is commonly referred to as the "solid-axle" generation, as the independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 Sting Ray.
The engine was a 235 cu in (3.85 L) inline six engine[7] that was similar to the 235 engine that powered all other Chevrolet car models, but with a higher-compression ratio, three Carter side-draft carburetors, mechanical lifters, and a higher-lift camshaft. Output was 150 horsepower (110 kilowatts). Because there was currently no manual transmission available to Chevrolet rated to handle 150 HP, a two-speed Powerglide automatic was used. 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) time was 11.5 seconds.
Thanks to NBS and the Buzz team for the donation of the Buzz 3000 Basic and Farmer1 for Posting this...!
The Nash-Healey is a two-seat sports car that was produced for the American market between 1951 and 1954. Marketed by Nash-Kelvinator Corporation with the Nash Ambassador drivetrain and a European chassis and body, it served as a halo (or image) vehicle, or flagship car, for the automaker to promote the sales of the other Nash models. It was "America's first post-war sports car",[2] and the first introduced in the U.S. by a major automaker since the Great Depression.[3] The Nash-Healey was the product of the partnership between Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and British automaker Donald Healey. Later on, the car was restyled by Pinin Farina and subassembly began in Italy.
A racing version, built with a spartan aluminum body, finished third in the 1952 Le Mans 24-hour race.
Engine : Nash Ambassador I6 ... 1951: 234.8 cu in (3.8 L) 125 hp (93 kW; 127 PS)
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A racing version, built with a spartan aluminum body, finished third in the 1952 Le Mans 24-hour race.
Engine : Nash Ambassador I6 ... 1951: 234.8 cu in (3.8 L) 125 hp (93 kW; 127 PS)
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Congrads floder2
You been a huge part of iptvTalk over the last few years.
I am proud to call you a friend
My 1st used car I purchased was a true 1964 1/2 Mustang(Post #57
(I didn't know squat about versions etc.)
It had the straight 6 and 3sp manual transmission.
It had manual(no power assist) drum brakes, and manual steering.
4 bolt hubs and axles.
No backup lighting.
You could start the ignition then remove the key and drive.
I paid $350.00
If I would have kept the car, I could have sold it today for close to $30,000
Instead, I put in over $20,000 hot rodding it (Tilt front end, 9" Detroit Locker Susp., 450hp 289ci etc. etc.)
Then sold it 5 years later for $5000
... no regrets.
/kens
(I didn't know squat about versions etc.)
It had the straight 6 and 3sp manual transmission.
It had manual(no power assist) drum brakes, and manual steering.
4 bolt hubs and axles.
No backup lighting.
You could start the ignition then remove the key and drive.
I paid $350.00
If I would have kept the car, I could have sold it today for close to $30,000
Instead, I put in over $20,000 hot rodding it (Tilt front end, 9" Detroit Locker Susp., 450hp 289ci etc. etc.)
Then sold it 5 years later for $5000
... no regrets.
/kens
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I know that car well.
They came in that famous robin egg blue color which is fantastic color on that car
Congrads floder2
You been a huge part of iptvTalk over the last few years.
I am proud to call you a friend
I feel the same way about you...Crazed ...........you helped me out plenty of times since I've been here...............
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