First Generation Chevy Corvette | 1953 Corvette C1 | 1962 Corvette

Corvette History | First Generation Corvette

June 30, 1953 - First Corvette EVER built. Polo White/Sportsman Red interior with black canvas top.
1953 - 300 Corvette models (basically hand built) in Flint, Michigan.
1954 - Corvette built in St. Louis, Missouri.
1954 - Corvette available in a total of 4 colors and choice of 2 tops (black or beige).
1955 - Corvette becomes available with V8 engine.
1956 - Slight body changes made, including the addition of exterior door handles, new front fenders, chrome concave body coves).
1957 - Corvette gets fuel - injected V8 engine.
1958 - Corvette gets 4 headlights, chrome accents, larger front and rear bumpers, and smaller gauge duster dash. Seat belts become standard.
1959 - Corvette gets redesigned bucket seats and door panels and glove box.
1960 - Improved ride and handling through larger front & rear sway bars.
1961 - Corvette gets a revised front grille, rear end treatment and exhaust moved out from bumper to under car.
1962 - Cove trim removed and now available in solid color only for first time since 1955.

1st Generation | Corvette C1