Wonderful new features and improvements everywhere! said one 1953 Chevy advertisement.
Many of the accessories listed below were available on all 1953 Chevrolets.
Other were only available on the Two Ten and Bel Air models.
The most unusual accessory on a 1953 Chevy was the Autronic eyes, which was an automatic headlight dimming system.
Power Steering and Powerglide Transmissions are examples of popular accessories on the 1953 Chevrolet. However, customers had to pay $178.00 for these options on the cars they choose.
1953 Chevrolet Accessories
The final touch that adds so much said this 1953 Chevrolet advertisement that was trying to entice customers to purchase white plastic wheel trim rings, color matched wheel trim rings and full wheel covers. How about those rear wheel fender panels or fender skirts that dressed up a 1953 Chevy 210 or 1953 Chevy 150.
Parking Brake Alarm
Radio Antenna
Arm Rest
Ash Tray
Wiring Junction Block
Battery Filler Cap
Electric Clock
Hand Wind Clock
Radiator Overflow Condenser
Rear Wheel Cover Panel
Window Rain Deflector
Head lamp Dimmer
Autronic Eye
Stainless Steel Wheel Trim
Tissue Dispenser
Muffler Tail Pipe Extension
Gasoline Filter
Cooling System Filter
License Plate Frame
Front Fender Guard
Rear Fender Guard
Grille Guard
Gasoline Tank Filler Door Guard
Heater and Defroster
Back Up Lamp
Courtesy Lamp
Portable Spot Lamp
Under Hood Lamp
Glove Compartment Lamp
Luggage Compartment Lamp
Spot Light Left Hand
Cigarette Lighter
Floor Mat
Rear Mirror - Door
Vanity Visor
Stain Steel Wheel Molding
Radio Manual
Radio Pushbutton
Rear Speaker
Shaver
Sunshade
Outside Sun Visor
Tool Kit
White Plastic Wheel Trim Ring
Traffic Light Viewer
Windshield Washer
Some 1953 Chevy custom accessories included under the hood lights, trunk lights, portable spot light, outside sun visor and window vents.