1953 Corvette
Wheelbase: 102" | Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear | Height: 51.5" Over Windshield |
Length: 167.3" | Width: 69.8" | Curb Weight: 2,886 lbs. |
Tire Size: 6.70x15" | Plant: Flint, MI |
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Options:
Code | Description | Quantity | Price |
2934 | Base Corvette Convertible | 300 | $3,498.00 |
101A | Heater | 300 | 91.40 |
101B | AM Radio | 300 | 145.15 |
Serial Numbers: E53001001 through E53F001300
Base Engine: 235ci 150hp
Exterior | Quantity | Soft Top | Wheels | Interior |
Polo White | 300 | Black | Red | Red |
1954 Corvette
Wheelbase: 102" | Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear | Height: 51.5" Over Windshield |
Length: 167.3" | Width: 69.8" | Curb Weight: 2,886 lbs. |
Tire Size: 6.70x15" | Plant: St. Louis |
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All 1954 Corvettes Were Built With The Following Options:
Code | Description | Quantity | Price |
2934 | Base Corvette Convertible | 3640 | $2,774.00 |
100 | Directional Signals | 3640 | 16.75 |
101 | Heater | 3640 | 91.40 |
102 | AM Radio | 3640 | 145.15 |
290B | Whitewall Tires | 3640 | 26.90 |
313M | Powerglide Transmission | 3640 | 178.35 |
420A | Parking Brake Alarm | 3640 | 5.65 |
421A | Courtesy Lights | 3640 | 4.05 |
422A | Windshield Washer | 3640 | 11.85 |
Serial Numbers: E54S001001 through E54S004640
Base Engine: 235ci "Blueflame" 150hp (155hp after mid-year cam change)
Exterior | Quantity | Soft Top | Wheels | Interior |
Polo White | 3,230 | Beige | Red | Red |
Pennant Blue | 300 | Beige | Red | Beige |
Sportsman Red | 100 | Beige | Red | Red |
Black | 4 | Beige | Red | Red |
1955 Corvette
Wheelbase: 102" | Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear | Height: 51.5" Over Windshield |
Length: 167.3" | Width: 69.8" | Curb Weight: 2,805lbs. ( V-8 ) |
Tire Size: 6.70x15" | Plant: St. Louis |
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1955 Options:
Code | Description | Quantity | Price |
2934-6 | Base Corvette Convertible, Six Cylinder | Unknown | $2,774.00 |
2934-8 | Base Corvette Convertible, V8 | Unknown | 2,909.00 |
100 | Directional Signals | 700 | 16.75 |
101 | Heater | 700 | 91.40 |
102 | AM Radio | 700 | 145.15 |
290B | Whitewall Tires | Unknown | 26.90 |
313M | Powerglide Transmission | Unknown | 178.35 |
420A | Parking Brake Alarm | 700 | 5.65 |
421A | Courtesy Lights | 700 | 4.05 |
422A | Windshield Washer | 700 | 11.85 |
Serial Numbers: VE55S001001 through VE55S001700 ("V" is omitted on Six Cylinder Models)
Base Engine: 235ci "Blue Flame" 155hp
265ci V8 195hp was an Option. Identified by a Gold "V" on both front fenders, and a 12Volt electrical system.
Exterior | Quantity | Soft Top | Wheels | Interior |
Polo White | 325 | White/Beige | Red | Red |
Pennant Blue | 45 | Beige | Red | Dark Beige |
Corvette Copper | 15 | White | Bronze | Dark Beige |
Gypsy Red | 180 | White/Beige | Red | Light Beige |
Harvest Gold | 120 | Dark Green | Yellow | Yellow |
- In 1955, driving a prototype V8-powered Corvette, Zora Arkus-Duntov set a new record in the Daytona "Measured Mile" at just over 150 miles per hour.
- The 1955 Model year has the least amount of documentation available.
1956 Corvette
Wheelbase: 102" | Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear | Height: 51" Over Hardtop | |
Length: 168" | Width: 70.5" | Curb Weight: 2,875 lbs. | |
Tire Size: 6.70x15" | Plant: St. Louis |
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1956 Options:
Code | Description | Quantity | Price |
2934 | Base Corvette Convertible | 3,467 | $3,467.00 |
101 | Heater | Unknown | 123.65 |
102 | AM Radio | 2,717 | 198.90 |
107 | Parking Brake Alarm | 2,685 | 5.40 |
108 | Courtesy Lights | 2,775 | 8.65 |
109 | Windshield Washers | 2,815 | 11.85 |
290 | Whitewall Tries | Unknown | 32.30 |
313 | Powerglide Transmission | Unknown | 188.50 |
419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 2,076 | 215.20 |
426 | Power Windows | 547 | 64.60 |
440 | Two Tone Paint | 1,259 | 19.40 |
449 | Hi-Lift Camshaft | 111 | 188.30 |
469 | 265ci 225hp Engine 2 4Bbl Carbs. | 3,080 | 172.20 |
471 | Rear Axle 3.27 Ratio | Unknown | 0.00 |
473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 2,682 | 107.60 |
Serial Numbers: E56S001001 through E56S004467
Base Engine: 265ci V8 210hp
Exterior | Quantity | Soft Top | Wheels | Interior |
Onyx Black | 810 | White/Black | Black | Red |
Aztec Copper | 402 | Beige/White | Copper | Beige |
Cascade Green | 290 | Beige/White | Green | Beige |
Arctic Blue | 390 | Beige/White | Blue | Beige/Red |
Venetian Red | 1,043 | Beige/White | Red | Red |
Polo White | 532 | Black/White | Red/Silver | Red |
1957 Corvette
Wheelbase: 102" | Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear | Height: 51" Over Hardtop | |
Length: 168" | Width: 70.5" | Curb Weight: 2,849 lbs. | |
Tire Size: 6.70x15" | Plant: St. Louis |
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1957 Options:
Code | Description | Quantity | Price |
2934 | Base Corvette Convertible | 6,339 | $3,176.00 |
101 | Heater | 5,373 | 118.40 |
102 | AM Radio | 3,635 | 199.10 |
107 | Parking Brake Alarm | 1,873 | 5.40 |
108 | Courtesy Lights | 2,489 | 8.65 |
109 | Windshield Washers | 2,555 | 11.85 |
276 | Wheels 15x5.5" | 51 | 15.10 |
290 | Whitewall Tries | 5,019 | 31.60 |
303 | 3-Speed Manual Transmission | 2,886 | 0.00 |
313 | Powerglide Transmission | 1,393 | 188.30 |
419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 4,055 | 215.20 |
426 | Power Windows | 379 | 59.20 |
440 | Two Tone Paint | 2,797 | 19.40 |
469A | 283ci 245hp Engine 2 4bbl. Carbs | 2,045 | 150.65 |
469C | 283ci 270hp Engine 2 4Bbl Carbs. | 1,621 | 182.95 |
473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 2,682 | 139.90 |
579A | 283ci 250hp Engine Fuel Injection | 182 | 484.20 |
579B | 283ci 283hp Engine Fuel Injection | 713 | 484.20 |
579C | 283ci 250hp Engine Fuel Injection | 102 | 484.20 |
579E | 283ci 283hp Engine F.I. & Fresh Air Intake | 43 | 726.30 |
677 | Positraction Rear Axle 3.70 | 327 | 48.45 |
678 | Positraction Rear Axle 4.11 | 1,772 | 48.45 |
679 | Positraction Rear Axle 4.56 | Unknown | 48.45 |
684 | Heavy Duty Racing Suspension | 51 | 780.10 |
685 | 4 Speed Manual Transmission | 664 | 188.30 |
Serial Numbers: E57S001001 through E57S106339
Base Engine: 283ci V8 220hp
Exterior | Quantity | Soft Top | Wheels | Interior |
Onyx Black | 2,189 | Bg/W/Bk | Black | Bg/R |
Aztec Copper | 452 | Bg/W | Copper | Bg |
Cascade Green | 550 | Bg/W/Bk | Green | Bg |
Arctic Blue | 487 | Bg/W/Bk | Blue | Bg/R |
Venetian Red | 1,320 | Bg/W/Bk | Red | Bg/R |
Polo White | 1,273 | Bg/W/Bk | Red/Silver | Bg/R |
Inca Silver | 65 | Bk/W | Silver | Bg/R |
Abbreviations: Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, W=White, R=Red Bl=Blue
1958 Corvette
Wheelbase: 102" | Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear | Height: 51" Over Hardtop | |
Length: 177.2" | Width: 72.8" | Curb Weight: 2,926 lbs. | |
Tire Size: 6.70x15" | Plant: St. Louis |
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1958 Options:
Code | Description | Quantity | Price |
867 | Base Corvette Convertible | 9 ,168 | $3,591.00 |
101 | Heater | 8,014 | 96.85 |
102 | AM Radio | 6,142 | 144.45 |
107 | Parking Brake Alarm | 2,883 | 5.40 |
108 | Courtesy Lights | 4,600 | 6.50 |
109 | Windshield Washers | 3,834 | 16.15 |
276 | Wheels 15x5.5" | 404 | 0.00 |
290 | Whitewall Tries | 7,428 | 31.55 |
313 | Powerglide Transmission | 2,057 | 188.30 |
419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 5,607 | 215.20 |
426 | Power Windows | 649 | 59.20 |
440 | Two Tone Paint | 3,422 | 16.15 |
469 | 283ci 245hp Engine 2 4bbl. Carbs | 2,436 | 150.65 |
469C | 283ci 270hp Engine 2 4Bbl Carbs. | 978 | 182.95 |
473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 1,090 | 139.90 |
579 | 283ci 250hp Engine Fuel Injection | 504 | 484.20 |
579D | 283ci 290 hp Engine Fuel Injection | 1,007 | 484.20 |
677 | Positraction Rear Axle 3.70 | 327 | 48.45 |
678 | Positraction Rear Axle 4.11 | 1,772 | 48.45 |
679 | Positraction Rear Axle 4.56 | Unknown | 48.45 |
684 | Heavy Duty Racing Suspension | 51 | 780.10 |
685 | 4 Speed Manual Transmission | 664 | 215.20 |
Serial Numbers: J58S001001 through J58S10968
Base Engine: 283ci V8 230hp
Exterior | Quantity | Soft Top | Wheels | Interior |
Charcoal | 1,631 | Bk/W | Silver | Bg/C/R |
Snowcrest White | 2,477 | Bk/W/Bg | Silver | Bg/C/R |
Silver Blue | 2,006 | Bg/W | Silver | Bg/C |
Regal Turquoise | 510 | Bk/W | Silver | C |
Panama Yellow | 455 | Bk/W | Silver | C |
Signet Red | 1,399 | Bk/W | Silver | C/R |
Black | 493 | Bk/W | Silver | C/R |
Silver | 193 | Bk/W | Silver | C/R |
Abbreviations: Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, W=White, R=Red Bl=Blue
1959 Corvette
Wheelbase: 102" | Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear | Height: 51" Over Hardtop | |
Length: 177.2" | Width: 72.8" | Curb Weight: 2,975 lbs. | |
Tire Size: 6.70x15" | Plant: St. Louis |
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1959 Options:
Code | Description | Quantity | Price |
867 | Base Corvette Convertible | 9 ,670 | $3,875.00 |
101 | Heater | 8,909 | 102.25 |
102 | AM Radio | 7,001 | 149.80 |
107 | Parking Brake Alarm | 3,601 | 5.40 |
108 | Courtesy Lights | 3,601 | 6.50 |
109 | Windshield Washers | 7,929 | 16.15 |
121 | Radiator Fan Clutch | 67 | 21.55 |
261 | Sunshades | 3,722 | 10.80 |
276 | Wheels 15x5.5" | 214 | 0.00 |
290 | Whitewall Tries | 8,173 | 31.55 |
313 | Powerglide Transmission | 1,878 | 199.10 |
419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 5,481 | 236.75 |
426 | Power Windows | 587 | 59.20 |
440 | Two Tone Paint | 2,931 | 16.15 |
469 | 283ci 245hp Engine 2 4bbl. Carbs | 1,417 | 150.65 |
469C | 283ci 270hp Engine 2 4Bbl Carbs. | 1,846 | 182.95 |
473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 1,090 | 139.90 |
579 | 283ci 250hp Engine Fuel Injection | 175 | 484.20 |
579D | 283ci 290 hp Engine Fuel Injection | 745 | 484.20 |
675 | Positraction Rear Axle | 327 | 48.45 |
684 | Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension | 142 | 425.05 |
685 | 4 Speed Manual Transmission | 4,175 | 188.30 |
686 | Metallic Brakes | 333 | 26.90 |
1408 | Black Wall Tires 6.70x15 | Unknown | Unknown |
1625 | 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | Unknown | Unknown |
Serial Numbers: J59S100001 through J59S109670
Base Engine: 283ci V8 230hp
Colors:
Exterior | Quantity | Soft Top | Wheels | Interior |
Tuxedo Black | 1,594 | Bk/W | Black | Bl/BK/R |
Classic Cream | 223 | Bk/W | Black | Bk |
Frost Blue | 1,024 | Bl/Bk/W | Black | B/R |
Crown Sapphire | 88 | Bk/Tq/W | Black | Tq |
Roman Red | 1,542 | Bk/W | Black | Bk/R |
Snowcrest White | 3,354 | Bl/Bk/Tq/W | Black | Bl/Bk/R/Tq |
Inca Silver | 957 | Bk/W | Black | Bk/R |
Abbreviations: Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, W=White, R=Red, Bl=Blue, Tq=Turquoise
1960 Corvette
Wheelbase: 102" | Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear | Height: 51" Over Hardtop | |
Length: 177.2" | Width: 72.8" | Curb Weight: 2,985 lbs. | |
Tire Size: 6.70x15" | Plant: St. Louis |
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1960 Options:
Code | Description | Quantity | Price |
867 | Base Corvette Convertible | 10,261 | $3,875.00 |
101 | Heater | 9,808 | 102.25 |
102 | AM Radio | 8,166 | 149.80 |
107 | Parking Brake Alarm | 4,051 | 5.40 |
108 | Courtesy Lights | 6,774 | 6.50 |
109 | Windshield Washers | 7.205 | 16.15 |
121 | Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan | 2,771 | 21.55 |
261 | Sunshades | 5,276 | 10.80 |
276 | Wheels 15x5.5" | 246 | 0.00 |
290 | Whitewall Tries | 9,704 | 31.55 |
313 | Powerglide Transmission | 1,766 | 199.10 |
419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 5,147 | 236.75 |
426 | Power Windows | 544 | 59.20 |
440 | Two Tone Paint | 3,309 | 16.15 |
469 | 283ci 245hp Engine 2 4bbl. Carbs | 1,274 | 150.65 |
469C | 283ci 270hp Engine 2 4Bbl Carbs. | 2,364 | 182.95 |
473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 512 | 139.90 |
579 | 283ci 250hp Engine Fuel Injection | 100 | 484.20 |
579D | 283ci 290 hp Engine Fuel Injection | 759 | 484.20 |
675 | Positraction Rear Axle | 5,231 | 48.45 |
685 | 4 Speed Manual Transmission | 5,328 | 425.05 |
686 | Metallic Brakes | 920 | 188.30 |
687 | Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering | 119 | 26.90 |
1408 | Black Wall Tires 6.70x15 | Unknown | Unknown |
1625A | 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | Unknown | Unknown |
Serial Numbers: 00867S100001 through 00867S110261
Base Engine: 283ci V8 230hp
Exterior | Quantity | Soft Top | Wheels | Interior |
Tuxedo Black | 1,268 | Bl/Bk/W | Black | Bl/BK/Tq |
Tasco Turquoise | 635 | Bl/Bk/W | Turquoise | Bk/Tq |
Horizon Blue | 766 | Bl/Bk/W | Blue | Bl/Bk/R |
Honduras Maroon | 1,202 | Bk/W | Maroon | Bk |
Roman Red | 1,529 | Bk/W | Red | Bk/R |
Ermine White | 3,717 | Bl/Bk/W | White | Bl/Bk/R/Tq |
Sateen Sliver | 989 | Bl/Bk/W | Silver | Bl/Bk/R/Tq |
Cascade Green | 140 | Bl/Bk/W | Green | Bk |
Abbreviations: Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, W=White, R=Red, Bl=Blue, Tq=Turquoise
1961 Corvette
Wheelbase: 102" | Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear | Height: 51.5" Over Hardtop | |
Length: 177.2" | Width: 70.4" | Curb Weight: 3,035lbs. | |
Tire Size: 6.70x15" | Plant: St. Louis |
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1961 Options:
Code | Description | Quantity | Price |
867 | Base Corvette Convertible | 10,939 | $3,934.00 |
101 | Heater | 10,671 | 102.25 |
102 | AM Radio | 9,316 | 137.75 |
242 | Positive Crankcase Ventilation | Unknown | 5.40 |
276 | Wheels 15x5.5" | 337 | 0.00 |
290 | Whitewall Tries | 9,780 | 31.55 |
313 | Powerglide Transmission | 1,458 | 199.10 |
353 | 283ci 275hp Engine Fuel Injection | 118 | 484.20 |
354 | 283ci 315hp Engine Fuel Injection | 1,462 | 484.20 |
419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 5,680 | 236.75 |
426 | Power Windows | 698 | 59.20 |
440 | Two Tone Paint | 3,368 | 16.15 |
468 | 283ci 270hp Engine 2 4bbl. Carbs | 2,827 | 182.95 |
469 | 283ci 245hp Engine 2 4Bbl Carbs. | 1,175 | 150.65 |
473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 442 | 161.40 |
675 | Positraction Rear Axle | 6,915 | 43.05 |
685 | 4 Speed Manual Transmission | 7,013 | 188.30 |
686 | Metallic Brakes | 1,402 | 37.70 |
687 | Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering | 233 | 333.60 |
1408 | Blackwall Tires 6.70x15 | Unknown | 15.75 |
1625A | 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | Unknown | 161.40 |
Serial Numbers: 10867S100001 through 10867S110939
Base Engine: 283ci V8 230hp
Exterior | Quantity | Soft Top | Wheels | Interior |
Tuxedo Black | 1,340 | Bk/W | Black | Bl/BK/F/R |
Ermine White | 3,178 | Bk/W | White | Bl/BK/F/R |
Honduras Maroon | 1,645 | Bk/W | Maroon | Bk/F |
Roman Red | 1,794 | Bk/W | Red | Bk/R |
Jewel Blue | 855 | Bk/W | Blue | Bl/Bk |
Sateen Sliver | 747 | Bk/W | Silver | Bl/Bk/R |
Fawn Beige | 1,363 | Bk/W | Beige | Bk/F |
Abbreviations:
Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, F=Fawn, W=White, R=Red, Bl=Blue, Tq=Turquoise
1962 Corvette
Wheelbase: 102" | Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear | Height: 51.5" Over Hardtop | |
Length: 177.2" | Width: 70.4" | Curb Weight: 3,065lbs. | |
Tire Size: 6.70x15" | Plant: St. Louis |
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1962 Options:
Code | Description | Quantity | Price |
867 | Base Corvette Convertible | 14,531 | $4,038.00 |
102 | AM Radio | 13,076 | 137.75 |
203 | Rear Axle 3.08:1 Ratio | 0.00 | - |
242 | Positive Crankcase Ventilation | Unknown | 5.40 |
276 | Wheels 15x5.5" | 561 | 0.00 |
313 | Powerglide Transmission | 1,532 | 199.10 |
396 | 327ci 340hp Engine | 4,412 | 107.60 |
419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 8,074 | 236.75 |
426 | Power Windows | 995 | 59.20 |
441 | Direct Flow Exhaust System | 2,934 | 0.00 |
473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 350 | 139.90 |
488 | 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | 65 | 118.40 |
582 | 327ci 360hp Engine - Fuel Injection | 1,918 | 484.20 |
583 | 327ci 300hp Engine | 3,294 | 53.80 |
675 | Positraction Rear Axle | 14,232 | 43.05 |
685 | 4 Speed Manual Transmission | 11,318 | 188.30 |
686 | Metallic Brakes | 2,799 | 37.70 |
687 | Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering | 246 | 333.60 |
1832 | Whitewall Tires 6.70x15 | Unknown | 31.55 |
1833 | Blackwall Tires 6.70x15 | Unknown | 15.70 |
Serial Numbers: 20867S100001 through 20867S114531
Base Engine: 327ci V8 250hp
Exterior | Quantity | Soft Top | Wheels | Interior |
Tuxedo Black | - | Bk/W | Black | BK/F/R |
Ermine White | - | Bk/W | Black/White | BK/F/R |
Honduras Maroon | - | Bk/W | Black/Maroon | Bk/F |
Roman Red | - | Bk/W | Black/Red | Bk/R/F |
Sateen Sliver | - | Bk/W | Black/AB | Bk/R |
Almond Beige | 820 | Bk/W | Black/Beige | R/F |
Abbreviations:
AB=Almond Beige, Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, F=Fawn, W=White, R=Red, Bl=Blue, Tq=Turquoise
Work began in 1962 on a Corvette that would become known as the "Grand Sport"