C1 First Generation Corvette circa 1953-1962
The first generation Corvette was introduced late in the 1953 model year and ended in 1962. These cars are often referred to as the "solid-axle" models since the independent rear suspension did not debut until the 1963 Sting Ray. 300 hand-built polo white Corvettes were produced for the 1953 model year, making it the rarest and one of the most sought after of all Corvettes. The 1955 model saw the introduction of the 265 cu in (4.34 L) V8 engine offered as an option, however the first seven off the production line featured the standard "Blue Flame" Inline-6.
The first generation Corvette was introduced late in the 1953 model year and ended in 1962. These cars are often referred to as the "solid-axle" models since the independent rear suspension did not debut until the 1963 Sting Ray. 300 hand-built polo white Corvettes were produced for the 1953 model year, making it the rarest and one of the most sought after of all Corvettes. The 1955 model saw the introduction of the 265 cu in (4.34 L) V8 engine offered as an option, however the first seven off the production line featured the standard "Blue Flame" Inline-6.
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| 1953-1962 Corvette Dog Leg Steering Knuckle
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| 1953-1962 CORVETTE STEERING DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY
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| Chevrolet 1953-1962 Corvette Shop Manual- NEW
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| manual MOTORS 1953 1962 Rambler Studebaker Ford Willys Nash Edsel Jeep corvette
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| Chilton's Tune Up & Repair Guide Corvette 1953-1962
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| 1953-1962 Corvette Metal Master Cylinder Cap
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| 1953-1962 CORVETTE CHEVY+ TRANSMISSION MOTOR MOUNT 2102
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| 1953-1962 Chevy Corvette Stainless Steel Brake Lines
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| 1953-1962 Corvette C1 Car Cover (Three Layer)
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| CORVETTE 1953-1962 STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN TURN SIGNAL HOUSING
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| DISTRIBUTOR CAP CORVETTE 1953 CHEVROLET 1953-1962 AMC 1958-1962 NOS DELCO REMY
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| 1953-1962 Brake Flex Hose 3 required per Corvette
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| 1953-1962 Corvette Cross Member
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| 1953-1962 Corvette NOS Guide F-57 parking lens also fits 47-48 Cad & Olds
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| TWO NEW MONROE SENSATRAC LOAD ADJUSTING SHOCKS 1953-1962 CHEVY CORVETTE REAR
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| Car Cover Chevy Corvette C1 Convertible 1953-1962
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| 1953-1962 CORVETTE MUFFLER SET NOS GM #'S 3815511 3815512
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| Fuel Filler Gas Cap 1953-1962 Corvette NEW
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| CORVETTE BRAKE HARDWARE KIT-1953-1962
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A new body shape was introduced with the 1956 Corvette and an
optional fuel injection system was made available starting in the
middle of the 1957 model year. It was one of the first mass-produced
engines in history to reach 1 bhp (0.75 kW) per cubic inch and
Chevrolet's advertising agency used a "one hp per cubic inch" slogan
for advertising the 283 bhp (211 kW) 283 cu in (4.64 L) Small-Block
engine. Other early options included power windows (1956),
hydraulically operated power convertible top (1956), four speed manual
transmission (late 1957), and heavy duty brakes and suspension (1957).
The 1958 Corvette received another body freshening, with the most exterior chrome of any C1 generation model: quad headlights, hood louvers, twin trunk spars, and bumper exiting exhaust. The 1959-60 model years had few changes except a decreased amount of body chrome and increased engine horsepower.
For 1961, a complete redesign to the rear of the car was made with a preview of a design to come. It was a "boat tail" with four round tailight, a treatment continues to all following Corvettes. In 1962, the Chevrolet 283 cu in (4.64 L) small block was enlarged to 327 cu in (5.36 L) and produced a maximum of 340 bhp (250 kW) making it the fastest of the C1 generation. 1962 was the last year for the wrap around windshield, solid rear axle, and convertible-only body style. The trunk lid and exposed headlights disappeared for many decades.
The 1958 Corvette received another body freshening, with the most exterior chrome of any C1 generation model: quad headlights, hood louvers, twin trunk spars, and bumper exiting exhaust. The 1959-60 model years had few changes except a decreased amount of body chrome and increased engine horsepower.
For 1961, a complete redesign to the rear of the car was made with a preview of a design to come. It was a "boat tail" with four round tailight, a treatment continues to all following Corvettes. In 1962, the Chevrolet 283 cu in (4.64 L) small block was enlarged to 327 cu in (5.36 L) and produced a maximum of 340 bhp (250 kW) making it the fastest of the C1 generation. 1962 was the last year for the wrap around windshield, solid rear axle, and convertible-only body style. The trunk lid and exposed headlights disappeared for many decades.