How much did the first Corvette cost?

The cost of the first production model Corvettes in 1953 was US$3,490 ($33,758 in 2020 dollars).

Where is the largest Corvette dealer in the US?

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Shawnee Mission
As the #1 Corvette Dealer in the United States, Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Shawnee Mission maintains the largest selection of these iconic muscle cars in the entire Midwest, including C7 Stingrays, the Stingray Z51, Z06 models, and now the all-new Grand Sport.

Where was the first corvette made in the US?

Production began in the old truck factory in Flint, Michigan six months later. The 1953 Corvette was Chevrolet’s first foray into modern sports cars, and it was not well-received. Just 300 Corvettes were made in that first model year, of which about 225 remain in existence today.

When did the C4 generation Corvette come out?

With four-generations of Corvette now separating the C4 from its newest, mid-engine sibling, and with the refinements to both the form and function of each iteration of the car that followed the fourth-generation model, prices have never been better on Corvettes built between 1984 and 1996.

What kind of car was the 1953 Corvette?

All 1953 Corvettes were painted Polo White, with a black convertible top and a Sportsman Red interior. The only options available in this year were a signal-seeking AM radio and a heater.

Which is the best selling corvette of all time?

Chevy sold a scandalous 53,807 Corvettes during the 1979 model year. So this is the best-selling Corvette ever made. That does not say good things about the state of 1979 America.

Where did the 1996 Chevy Corvette come from?

No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 01/15/96 and owned in NY until 04/01/98 • 2nd owner purchased on 07/24/98 and owned in MD until 07/28/04 • 3rd owner purchased on 11/17/04 and owned in MD until .

What was the last year of the C4 Corvette?

The 1996 Corvette was the final year of the C4. The 1996 introduced the new LT4 engine, with 330 horsepower, it was available only with the 6-speed manual transmission. The LT1 engine was limited to the automatic transmission.

How many corvettes were made in the first year?

Just 300 Corvettes were made in that first model year, of which about 225 remain in existence today. All 1953 Corvettes were painted Polo White, with a black convertible top and a Sportsman Red interior. The only options available in this year were a signal-seeking AM radio and a heater.

Are there any special editions of the corvette?

Chevrolet commemorated the ending of the fourth generation of Corvettes by making two special edition Corvettes available. Both of these special editions feature an upgraded version of the LT1 power plant, the LT4 engine, which was showcased in both the Collectors Edition Corvette and a limited edition Grand Sport Corvette.