1954 Corvette Factory Options
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| CODE | DESCRIPTION | QUANTITY | RETAIL PRICE |
| 2934 | Base Corvette Roadster | 3,640 | $2,774.00 |
| 100 | Directional Signal | 3,640 | $16.75 |
| 101A | Heater | 3,640 | $91.40 |
| 102A | AM Radio, signal seeking | 3,640 | $145.15 |
| 290B | Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15 | 3,640 | $26.90 |
| 313M | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 3,640 | $178.35 |
| 420A | Parking Brake Alarm | 3,640 | $5.65 |
| 421A | Courtesy Lights | 3,640 | $4.05 |
| 422A | Windshield Washer | $3,640.00 | $11.85 |
Base Corvette Roadster (2934) – The “real” base price of the 1954 Chevrolet Corvette.
- The base price was effective October 28, 1954.
- The base price included federal excise taxes.
- Prices did not include local taxes or any additional dealer charges.
- Initial 1954 pricing was the same as 1953.
- The base price was actually a recommended price.
- Original customer sales records indicate that actual Corvette pricing charged by dealers varied both above and below suggested retail price.
Directional Signal (100)
- Also known as a turn signal, it is a switch-controlled light that indicates when a car is about to turn.
Heater (101A)
- An interior space/.cockpit heater. (A standard option included on all 3,640 1954 Corvettes.)
- The heater was not a fresh air type heater. The heater only recirculated interior cockpit air.
AM Radio, signal seeking (102A)
- A standard Delco, signal seeking AM radio with conventional volume and tuning dials.
- The 1954 signal-seeking AM radio was the same as the unit put into the 1953 Corvette, except all but early 1954 radios had 640-kilocycle and 1240-kilocycle Conelrad national defense emergency markings.
- Radio antennas were standard in all 1954 Corvettes. The antenna consists of a wire mesh screen fiberglassed into the interior lining of the trunk lid. Because fiberglass is electrically inert, this solution provided a way of concealing the antenna without creating radio interference.
Whitewall Tires (290B)
- Original tires were either U.S. Royal Air Ride, B.G. Goodrich Silvertown or Firestone Deluxe Champion.
- All tires were wide-whitewall type, with whitewall widths varying from 2.5 to 3 inches.
- Tires were changed late in 1954 production from tube type to tubeless, though it is believed that both types were available (and used) for a limited time period.
Powerglide Automatic Transmission (313M)
- An “optional” two-speed automatic transmission developed by GM.
- By listing the Powerglide automatic transmission as an option, it was implied that a manual transmission was included as standard equipment. This is not true.
- Every 1954 Corvette had an “optional” Powerglide transmission installed (and was added to the sales price of the “base” model Corvette.)
Parking Brake Alarm (420A)
- A warning light that illuminates/ indicates when the parking brake is applied.
Courtesy Lights (421A)
- Interior lights mounted on the interior of the car to aid in visibility when outside lighting is unavailable.
Windshield Washers (422A)
- A washer pump and dispensing nozzle mechanism that dispenses cleaner onto the windshield.
- The windshield washer systems of the 1954 Corvette were vacuum-operated.
1954 Corvette Exterior/Interior Color Templates
Color Codes
| Code | Exterior | Total | Convertible Top Color | Interior Color Options |
| N/A | Polo White | 3,230 | Beige | Sportsman Red |
| N/A | Pennant Blue | 300 | Beige | Beige |
| N/A | Sportsman Red | 100 | Beige | Sportsman Red |
| N/A | Black | 4 | Beige | Sportsman Red |
Exterior & Interior Color Templates
I’m trying to track down the original color scheme of the concept car(s) of the 1953 or 1954(Nomad)corvette.
I collect Hot Wheel sized “cars” and I want to duplicate the color(s) as close as possible.
I was almost decided to go with a (1958 Chevrolet) copper but I couldn’t find any vintage photos to support that choice.
Thank you for any help you may offer. Mike