The 1st Crystal Palace Trophy was a Formula Two motor race held on 11 July 1953 at Crystal Palace Circuit, London.

The race was run over 15 laps and was won by Tony Rolt in a Connaught Type A-Lea Francis.

Roy Salvadori was second in another Connaught, also setting fastest lap, and Les Leston was third in a Cooper T26-JAP.

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