C1 Corvette Specifications

1953 Corvette Specifications 1953 Corvette 1953 Corvette Ad It was new, it was different, and it was beautiful. The now rarest of all Corvettes ever produced 1953 Corvette came was produced in Flint, Michigan in a temporary GM factory. The first generation 1953 Corvette was the first American 2-seater production sports car, had an all fiberglass body and was available in a sleek white with a bold red interior. While it looked fast, the performance of the 1953 Corvette wasn’t as impressive, with only a 150 hp Blue Flame Six engine and a Powerglide transmission. Only 300 Corvettes were produced in 1953, making this one of the most sought after collector Corvettes to this day. Total Production: 300 Roadsters OPTIONS RPO DESCRIPTION QTY RETAIL 2934Base Corvette Convertible300$3498.00101AHeater300$91.40101BAM Radio, Signal Seeking300$145.15 Back to Top 1954 Corvette Specifications 1954 Corvette 1954 Corvette Ad The 1954 Corvette took style to a new level, even though it still had the Powerglide transmission from 1953. 1954 Corvette now came with exterior choices of red, blue and black, and customers could now opt for a beige interior instead of the bold red. Total Production: 3,640 Roadsters OPTIONS RPO DESCRIPTION QTY RETAIL 2934Base Corvette Convertible3,640$2774.00100Directional Signal3,640$16.75101Heater3,640$91.40102AAM Radio, Signal Seeking3,640$145.15290B6.70x15 Whitewall Tires3,640$26.90313Powerglide Automatic Transmission3,640$178.35420AParking Brake Alarm3,640$5.65421ACourtesy Lights3,640$4.05422AWindshield Washers3,640$11.85 EXTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Polo White3,230---Sportsman Red100---Pennant Blue300---Black4 INTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR ---Beige Vinyl---Red Vinyl Back to Top 1955 Corvette Specifications 1955 Corvette 1955 Corvette Ad While most 1955 Corvettes were equipped with the usual Powerglide automatic transmission, the new Chevrolet 265 cubic inch, 195 hp V-8 engine and 3-speed manual transmission were now available. 1955 was a tough sales year for the Chevrolet Corvette, as the Ford Thunderbird roared through great sales, nearly wiping out Corvettes sales in the process. Total Production: 700 Roadsters OPTIONS RPO# DESCRIPTION QTY RETAIL 2934-6Base Corvette Convertible, six-cylinder---$2774.002934-8Base Corvette Convertible, V8---$2909.00101Directional Signal700$16.75101Heater700$91.40102AAM Radio, Signal Seeking700$145.15290B6.70x15 Whitewall Tires---$26.90313Powerglide Automatic Transmission---$178.35420AParking Brake Alarm700$5.65421ACourtesy Lights700$4.05422AWindshield Washers700$11.85 EXTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY 567Polo White325596Gypsy Red180570Pennant Blue45573Corvette Copper15632Harvest Gold120 INTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Beige Vinyl887---Red Vinyl2,580 Back to Top 1956 Corvette Specifications 1956 Corvette 1956 Corvette Ad The 1956 Corvette was introduced with roll-up windows and a new sleek streamlined body. These roll-up windows meant the Corvette roadster would be truly known as a Corvette convertible. The 255 hp, dual 4-barrel carbureted 265 cubic V-8 was the most popular consumer choice, among three new choices for 1956. As for transmissions, the choices were split almost evenly between 3-speed manual units and autos. Total Production: 3,467 Convertibles OPTIONS RPO# DESCRIPTION QTY RETAIL 2934Base Corvette Convertible3,467$3120.00101Heater---$123.65102AM Radio, Signal Seeking2,717$198.90107Parking Brake Alarm2,685$5.40108Courtesy Lights2,775$8.65109Windshield Washers2,815$11.852906.70x15 Whitewall Tires---$32.30313Powerglide Automatic Transmission---$188.50419Auxillary Hardtop2,076$215.20426Power Windows547$64.60440Two-Tone Exterior Paint1,259$19.40449Special High-Lift Camshaft111$188.30469265ci, 225hp Engine (2x4 carburetor)3,080$172.20471Rear Axle, 3.27:1 Ratio---0.0473Power Operated Folding Top2,682$107.60 EXTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Onyx Black810---Polo White532---Venetian Red1,043---Arctic Blue390---Aztec Copper402---Cascade Green290 INTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Beige Vinyl887---Red Vinyl2,580 Back to Top 1957 Corvette Specifications 1957 Corvette 1957 Corvette Ad The 1957 Corvette, one of the most popular cars of its day – and to this very day. This fast car was popular in factory sponsored racing competitions, because the new optional 283 cubic inch engine, fuel injection and amazing 4-speed transmission made this one of the fastest Corvettes ever. This was the first year of the “fuelie Corvette”. Total Production: 6,339 OPTIONS RPO# DESCRIPTION QTY RETAIL 2934Base Corvette Convertible6,339$3176.32101Heater5,373$119.40102AM Radio, Signal Seeking3,365$199.10107Parking Brake Alarm1,873$5.40108Courtesy Lights2,89$5.40109Windshield Washers2,555$11.85276Wheels, 15x5.551$15.102906.70x15 Whitewall Tires5,019$31.603033-Speed Manual Transmission, Close Ratio2,886$0.00313Powerglide Automatic Transmission1,393$188.50419Auxillary Hardtop4,055$215.20426Power Windows379$59.20440Two-Tone Exterior Paint2,797$19.40469A283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carburetor)2,045$150.65469C283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carburetor)1,621$182.95473Power Operated Folding Top1,336$139.90579A283ci, 250hp Engine (fuel injection)182$484.20579B283ci, 280hp Engine (fuel injection)713$484.20579C283ci, 250hp Engine (fuel injection)102$484.20579E283ci, 283hp Engine (fuel injection)43$726.30677Positraction Rear Axle, 3.70:1327$48.45678Positraction Rear Axle, 4.11:11,772$48.45679Positraction Rear Axle, 4.56:1---$48.45684Heavy Duty Racing Suspension51$780.106854-Speed Manual Transmission664$188.30 EXTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Onyx Black2,189---Polo White1,273---Venetian Red1,320---Arctic Blue487---Aztec Copper452---Cascade Green550---Inca Silver65 INTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Beige Vinyl1,315---Red Vinyl5,021 Back to Top 1958 Corvette Specifications 1958 Corvette 1958 Corvette Ad The 1958 Corvette was loaded with bling, maybe a little too much. Fake hood louvers, chrome trim everywhere, the ’58 Vette was style upon style. While some at the time thought that this one-year overload of design was over the top, today this look is highly sought after by Corvette collectors everywhere. Interestingly, while it may have been overdone in the style department, this didn’t stop it from winning race after race, which of course help sell a lot of Corvettes. Total Production: 9,168 OPTIONS RPO# DESCRIPTION QTY RETAIL 867Base Corvette Convertible9,168$3591.00101Heater8,014$96.85102AM Radio, Signal Seeking6,142$144.45107Parking Brake Alarm2,883$5.40108Courtesy Lights4,600$6.50109Windshield Washers3,834$16.50276Wheels, 15x5.5404$0.002906.70x15 Whitewall Tires7,428$31.55313Powerglide Automatic Transmission2,057$188.30419Auxillary Hardtop5,607$215.20426Power Windows649$59.20440Two-Tone Exterior Paint3,422$16.50469283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carburetor)2,436$150.65469C283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carburetor)978$182.95473Power Operated Folding Top1,090$139.90579283ci, 250hp Engine (fuel injection)504$484.20579D283ci, 290hp Engine (fuel injection)1,007$484.20677Positraction Rear Axle, 3.70:11,123$48.45678Positraction Rear Axle, 4.11:12,518$48.45679Positraction Rear Axle, 4.56:1370$48.45684Heavy Duty Racing Suspension144$780.106854-Speed Manual Transmission3,764$215.20 EXTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Black493---Snowcrest White2,477---Signet Red1,399---Silver Blue2,006---Regal Turquoise510---Panama Yellow455---Silver193---Charcoal1,631 INTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR ---Charcoal Vinyl---Blue-Gray Vinyl---Red Vinyl Back to Top 1959 Corvette Specifications 1959 Corvette 1959 Corvette Ad The 1959 Corvette finally came with an all-black interior as an option. Gone were the chrome trunk lid spears. While the Corvette was still winning races and leaving no doubt that this car was not just about looks, the ’59 Vette sold less than 10,000 units. Total Production: 9,670 OPTIONS RPO# DESCRIPTION QTY RETAIL 867Base Corvette Convertible9,670$3875.00101Heater8,909$102.25102AM Radio, Signal Seeking7,001$149.80107Parking Brake Alarm3,601$5.40108Courtesy Lights3,601$6.50109Windshield Washers7,229$16.15121Sunshades3,722$10.805261Windshield Washers7,229$16.15276Wheels, 15x5.5214$0.002906.70x15 Whitewall Tires8,173$31.55313Powerglide Automatic Transmission1,878$199.10419Auxillary Hardtop5,481$236.75426Power Windows587$59.20440Two-Tone Exterior Paint2,931$16.15469283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carburetor)1,417$150.65469C283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carburetor)1,846$182.95473Power Operated Folding Top661$139.90579283ci, 250hp Engine (fuel injection)175$484.20579D283ci, 290hp Engine (fuel injection)745$484.20675Positraction Rear Axle4,170$48.45684Heavy Duty Racing Suspension142$425.056854-Speed Manual Transmission4,175$188.30686Metallic Brakes333$188.3014086.70x15 Blackwall Tires---$---162524 Gallon Fuel Tank---$--- EXTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Tuxedo Black1,594---Snowcrest White3,354---Roman Red1,542---Classic Cream223---Inca Silver957---Frost Blue1,024---Crown Sapphire888 INTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Black Vinyl2,062---Blue Vinyl1,303---Red Vinyl5,124---Turquoise Vinyl1,181 Back to Top 1960 Corvette Specifications 1960 Corvette 1960 Corvette Ad The 1960 Corvette was nearly identical in appearance to the 1959 Corvette. One difference was that the 1960 Corvette now had an aluminum radiator. In addition, the fuel injected engine with automatic transmission option was no longer available. Total Production: 10,261 OPTIONS RPO# DESCRIPTION QTY RETAIL 867Base Corvette Convertible10,261$3872.00101Heater9,808$102.25102AM Radio, Signal Seeking8,166$137.75107Parking Brake Alarm4,051$5.40108Courtesy Lights6,774$6.50109Windshield Washers7,205$16.15121Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan2,711$21.55261Sunshades5,276$10.80276Wheels, 15x5.5246$0.002906.70x15 Whitewall Tires9,104$31.55313Powerglide Automatic Transmission1,766$199.10419Auxillary Hardtop5,147$236.75426Power Windows544$59.20440Two-Tone Exterior Paint3,309$16.15469283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carburetor)1,211$150.65469C283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carburetor)2,364$182.95473Power Operated Folding Top512$139.90579283ci, 250hp Engine (fuel injection)100$484.20579D283ci, 290hp Engine (fuel injection)759$484.20675Positraction Rear Axle5,231$43.056854-Speed Manual Transmission5,328$188.30686Metallic Brakes920$26.90687Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering119$333.6014086.70x15 Blackwall Tires---$15.75162524 Gallon Fuel Tank---$161.40 EXTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Tuxedo Black1,268---Ermine White3,717---Roman Red1,529---Tasco Turquoise635---Sateen Silver989---Horizon Blue766---Honduras Maroon1,202---Cascade Green140 INTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Black Vinyl3,231---Blue Vinyl1,032---Red Vinyl4,920---Turquoise Vinyl1,078 Back to Top 1961 Corvette Specifications 1961 Corvette 1961 Corvette Ad Chevrolet introduced the 1961 Corvette with a great new look. The quad taillight arrangement was introduced this year. The recognizable two-tone side cove paint treatment would be gone after this year, as well as the 283 engine. Total Production: 10,939 OPTIONS RPO# DESCRIPTION QTY RETAIL 867Base Corvette Convertible10,261$3872.00101Heater10,671$102.25102AM Radio, Signal Seeking9,316$137.75242Positive Crankcase Ventilation---$5.40276Wheels, 15x5.5337$0.002906.70x15 Whitewall Tires9,708$31.55313Powerglide Automatic Transmission1,458$199.10353283ci, 275hp Engine (fuel injection)118$484.20354283ci, 315hp Engine (fuel injection)1,462$484.20419Auxillary Hardtop5,680$236.75426Power Windows698$59.20440Two-Tone Exterior Paint3,368$16.15468283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carburetor)2,827$182.95469283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carburetor)1,175$150.65473Power Operated Folding Top442$161.40675Positraction Rear Axle6,915$43.056854-Speed Manual Transmission7,013$188.30686Metallic Brakes1,402$37.70687Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering233$333.6014086.70x15 Blackwall Tires---$15.75162524 Gallon Fuel Tank---$161.40 EXTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Tuxedo Black1,340---Ermine White3,178---Roman Red1,794---Fawn Beige1,363---Sateen Silver747---Honduras Maroon1,645---Jewel Blue855 INTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Black Vinyl3,487---Blue Vinyl1,331---Red Vinyl4,459---Fawn Vinyl1,662 Back to Top 1962 Corvette Specifications 1962 Corvette 1962 Corvette Ad The 1962 Chevy Corvette introduced the 327 cubic inch engine. The old solid axel Corvettes and car trunks were last seen this year of Corvette production, until the 1998 Corvette convertible was introduced. The new engine change and the great look would cause Corvette sales to jump by almost one third. Total Production: 14,531 OPTIONS RPO# DESCRIPTION QTY RETAIL 867Base Corvette Convertible14,531$4038.00102AM Radio, Signal Seeking13,076$137.75203Rear Axle, 3.08:1 Ratio---$0.00242Positive Crankcase Ventilation---$5.40276Wheels, 15x5.5561$0.00313Powerglide Automatic Transmission1,532$199.10396327ci, 340hp Engine4,412$107.60419Auxillary Hardtop8,074$236.75426Power Windows995$59.20441Direct Flow Exhaust System2,934$0.00474Power Operated Folding Top350$139.9048824 Gallon Fuel Tank65$118.40582327ci, 360hp Engine (fuel injection)1,918$484.20 583327ci, 300hp Engine3,924$53.80675Positraction Rear Axle14,232$43.056854-Speed Manual Transmission11,318$188.30686Metallic Brakes2,799$37.70687Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering246$333.6018326.70x15 Whitewall Tires---$31.5518336.70x15 Blackwall Tires---$15.70 EXTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Tuxedo Black------Ermine White------Roman Red------Fawn Beige1,851---Sateen Silver------Honduras Maroon------Almond Beige820 INTERIOR COLORS CODE COLOR QTY ---Black Vinyl---Blue Vinyl---Red Vinyl---Fawn Vinyl