Four short months ago (in April at Spring Carlisle), Carlisle Auctions concluded one of its most successful auctions of all time and along the way, slammed the gavel on its highest-selling lot ever; a 1953 Corvette.  Now, with the Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction on the horizon (September 28-29), Carlisle Auctions is looking to catch lightning in a bottle once more, this time with a trio of unique and highly sought-after Corvettes.  For two days in September, these lots, plus 400 more will cross the block with the hopes of finding new garages to call home.

The cars in question aren’t just any cars, they are a 1954 Corvette, 1955 Corvette, and a 1970 Corvette, each in amazing condition with stunning pedigrees attached to their respective lineages. 

The ’54 has just 50,000 original miles on it and is being made available to the public for the first time since it was originally sold way back when.  This car was last inspected in 1981 and not long after, went into a temperature controlled storage unit, including having been placed on jack stands.  Since its reemergence, it’s undergone a complete service, including fluids, engine, tires, etc.  There are some new elements too, including its soft top and other relevant brackets, while the chrome has been given a showroom shine.  Chevrolet only made 3,640 ‘54s and this is one of them. 

The ‘55 is number 319 of 700 produced and has a V8 powerplant under the hood.  Only 120 of the 700 made in ’55 include the rare Harvest Gold color and this is one of them.  It also includes a green top and interior, making the color combo pop that much more.  In addition to looking great externally, it’s a top-of-the-line Corvette internally too.  The ’55 has earned a 99.3 in NCRS Top Flight rankings, has an NCRS Performance Verification, and in 2000 at the NCRS National Meet, earned the Duntov Award.  Add to those accolades a Bloomington Gold certification and the Gold Spinner Award at McCormack Place in Chicago, and it's easy to see why this Corvette would be the centerpiece of any collection.

The ’70 comes in an eye-popping white, with a black roof and an LS 5 engine.  It’s received a body-off frame restoration and is represented to be as accurate as the day it rolled off the assembly line.  Options on this ’70 include A31 power windows, an A85 custom shoulder harness, C60 factory air, G81 optional axle ratio, a custom leather interior, and more.  A real head-turner, it is one of less than 100 of the originally built 17,300 1970 Corvettes to come fully equipped.  Its rebuild has been deemed proper by an NCRS Master Judge, making this chance to buy it extra rare.

Corvettes are just a small part of this amazing auction event because, on September 28, Carlisle Auctions hosts its all-truck hour.  This popular showcase of trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs gives buyers and sellers alike a full hour of trucks of all shapes and sizes.

The auction is the most convenient way for someone to pick up their first or next classic and do so at an affordable price point.  There will be white-glove, best-of-show vehicles for sure, but there will also be show-worthy gems that can be driven and enjoyed with total confidence.  

Advanced/online bidding starts September 18 and every registered bidder is eligible to bring a guest to the auction as well as the adjacent Fall Carlisle Collector Car Flea Market event.  Complete details on the auction are available at CarlisleAuctions.com, a web page that will be getting a facelift in the coming weeks.  Consignments are also being added to the web daily.  For auction details, call 717-960-6400.  Get involved today and don’t miss out on a chance to own your first or next classic with Carlisle Auctions!