The Chevrolet Corvette (C1) is the first generation of the sports car by the Chevrolet division of GM, The cars were essentially hand-built and techniques evolved during the production cycle, so that each 1954 Corvette is slightly different. All 1954 models had Polo White exteriors, red interiors, and black canvas soft tops. all 1954 models were equipped with heaters and AM radios, Over two-hundred 1954 Corvettes are known to exist today. They had independent front suspension. The cost of the first production model Corvettes in 1953 was $3490.

The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is a two-door grand touring convertible with removable hardtop, The 190SL was sold alongside the faster, more expensive Mercedes-Benz 300SL, which it closely resembled both in its styling, engineering, detailing and fully independent suspension, both cars having double wishbone suspensions at the front and swing axles at the rear. The 190SL was powered by a new, slightly oversquare 1.9 L straight-four SOHC engine, that developed 105PS 120hp.