1953 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible # 67 of 300 made & Engine Sound My Car Story with Lou Costabile

On "My Car Story" we're in Burr Ridge IL on 9-13-19 at the Corvette Mike Midwest

We're looking at a 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Roadster in Polo White Paint (which is the only color the car came in). The engine is a factory straight 6 cylinder “Blue Flame” engine. This restored car looks brand new as if it just came off the showroom floor in 1953.

We’re talking with Bill Kotzum, of Corvette Mike Midwest. The company is located at 60 Shore Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 who sells Corvettes.

ENJOY!

[DrRobertMPick]

SIMPLY AWESOME! The beginning! Love it!!

[terrym]

Thanks Lou for this beautiful icon. I'm toying with the idea of sending this to my Brother. But think it may break his heart. At age 17 in 1965 get bought one of these for $1, 500. He was drafted in 1968 and he desperately wanted to store the car. My Father talked him into selling it for a "profit" for $2, 000. Not sure he ever completely forgave my Father 🤔

[timholder]

The simpleness of this car says so much on how far we have come with the Corvette of today.

[keptinkaos]

the little sports car is like the only true constant since its inception from before WW2 to now the formula has never been messed with.

[scottbrady]

a service station operator in iowa or missouri had one of these initial debut corvettes bricked in to the back of his business. i think he drained the engine and radiator of coolant, took the wheels and leaned them against the wall, and placed four wooden milk crates under it. when he passed his family learned of it in his will, they still owned and operated the station. by the nineties, the low miles car was significantly more valuable than the price when new.

[RoadRunnergarage]

The first Corvette ever. WOW!! Lou you sure have a good eye for rare Muscle and Classics!

[martentrudeau]

Super rare original, beautifully restored.

[raymondbogert]

1953 CORVETTE BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS MY FAVORITE SPORTS CAR OF ALL TIME ALL 🇺🇲☝️👍✌️WORTH A LOT OF 💸💸💸

[avirtualworldU]

Very collectable Very cool Very nice example. Good Job Lou thx

[chuckster]

There's an older guy who lives in Milwaukie, Oregon who had one just like that one, same color and everything. While on vacation a few years ago it was stolen from his locked garage. Not only did he have two very large padlocks on the door, but he had heavy chains that held the car to the floor of his garage. The thieves cut through all those security measures and hauled the car away. He hasn't seen it since.
Those are extremely valuable cars.

[craigjorgensen]

Huge WOW! Not to be driven on the street! Fantastic!

[romans.]

Even though that Corvette couldn't outrun a three-legged dog, it's one of my all-time favorites!
Thanks Lou!

[rusty]

What a beautiful piece of Americana! Gaps or no gaps, what forward thinking GM had at the time. I so much appreciate that the car was originally ’hand-made’, and appreciate that it still looks ‘hand-made’ after restoration. Thanks Lou and the owner for a piece of automotive history!

[hanschenk]

REAL NICE CAR AS USUAL REALLY ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO AND EXPLANATION

[TheGunfighteracp]

It's fantastic, Lou! With Bill at Corvette Mike's, it's pretty much "Nuff said!", but this '53 is worth more than just one look.

[RoadRunnergarage]

Looks like he has several eras of Corvettes...

[turbolivesinmyheart]

Way to keep running the bases Lou. I love corvettes, any year, any color, whatever it takes. You are a lucky man to see all these nice cars.

[Tomgillchevy]

It's been so long since I had a chance to look closely at a '53 once more, and they are just beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing!

[zackery]

I really, really appreciate these classics that Lou brings to us each week however it amazes me how many OWNERS of CONVERTIBLES are unwilling TO PUT THE TOP DOWN for the show.

[chrisjames]

One of my uncles destroyed one jumping railroad tracks back when his brother worked for Paul Newman in Westport ct, waaaay back in the day.