1953 Chevrolets with "Special" level features and trim were called One-Fifty or 150 models, this designation coming from the first three digits of the numerical series code, 1500 A.
There were 4 different One-Fifty models produced in 1953: 2 door Club Coupe, 2 door Sedan, 2 door 1953 Chevy Business Coupe and a 4 door 1953 Chevy Sedan.
The One-Fifty was mainly created as a fleet model, it was popular with police, state governments, small businesses and economy minded consumers.
New styling details included one piece curved windshields, new chrome hood ornament and Chevy crest as found on all 1953 Chevy's. Additional styling details included:
1953 Chevrolet One Fifty Club Coupe
1953 Chevrolet One Fifty 4 Door Sedan
(1) Rubber windshield molding instead of the stainless trim that was used on the 1953 Chevy 210 and 1953 Chevy Bel Air. (2) Plain body sides without any molding. (3) Rubber gravel guards mounted on the front of rear wheel well openings. (4) No rocker panel moldings. (5) Unskirted rear wheel well housing and (6) No series nameplate. On the inside of the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150s was a standard steering wheel, single sun visor on driver side, rubber floor mats and very plain upholstery.
150 1953 Chevrolet Business Coupe
1953 Chevrolet 150 Business Coupe Special Rear Compartment
The 1953 Chevrolet Sedan 150 business coupe was usually used by traveling salesmen. This car was Chevy's lowest price car and was limited to low output engines, rear windows that were stationary and back seat removed for carrying merchandise and salesmen samples.
1953 Chevrolet 150 Factory Price and Production Totals
1953 Chevrolet 150 4 Door 6 passenger Sedan $1670.00 / 54,207
1953 Chevrolet 150 2 Door 6 passenger Club Coupe $1620.00 / 6,993
1953 Chevrolet 150 2 Door 6 passenger Sedan $1613.00 / 79,416
1953 Chevrolet 150 2 Door 3 passenger Business Coupe $1524.00 / 13,555
