Chevrolet · Production June 1953–July 1962

Chevrolet Corvette (C1)

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Key facts

Documented periodProduction June 1953–July 1962[1]
MakeChevrolet · United States
GenerationFirst generation · C1 · Chevrolet Corvette history
Bodyconvertible, roadster[1]
PowertrainNot documented here
ClassSports[1]

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What made it distinctive?

Changes described by the sources

Chevrolet Corvette generation history — 8 of 8 entries illustrated · 8 generations

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References

  1. Chevrolet Corvette (C1) — Wikipedia Reference work (read 11 October 2026)

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