Early Corvette with multiple AACA and concours wins

What makes this particular 1953 Corvette so special?

Once part of the renowned Tom Gerrard Collection, best known for its expansive number of perfectly preserved American automotive treasures, this Corvette has secured a majority of its wins with the Antique Automobile Club of America: The AACA First Junior in Florida, Senior in Tucson, Grand National First in New Bern and Grand National Senior in Cedar Rapids.

The Corvette has also taken home Best of Class at the Rocky Mountain Concours and Best of Corvette Class at the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance.

This Corvette Roadster has undergone a full comprehensive restoration, standing as pristine as it did seven decades ago.

Find this 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster for auction by Mecum on January 16 in Kissimmee.

That is a spectacular first-year Corvette! And just one car among nearly 40 from that collection! Cars like this are why it is awesome going to the Kissimmee auction, even if you are just looking.