1st Generation Corvette
By: Nick Hanna
1st Generation Corvette Introduction
The 1st generation Corvette lasted from 1953-1962. Only 69,015 were produced.
Components
There were 4 optional colors: pennant blue, sportsman red, sportsman black, and polo white. There was the option of power windows, a hydraulically operated convertible top, and a heavy duty brake/suspension system. Most interior was either black, red, or white.
Transmissions offered
- 2 speed power glide auto
- 3 speed manual (1955-1962)
- 4 speed manual (1957-1962)
Engines offered
- 235 Blue Flame l6 (1953-1955)
- 265 small block
- 283 small block
- 305 small block
- 327 small block
- 350 small block
- 396 big block
- 427 big block
- 454 big block
- 5.7L LT1, LT4, LT5
- 5.7L LS1, LS6
- 6.0L LS2
- 6.2L LS3
- 7.0L LS7
- 6.2L LS9 supercharged
- 6.2L LT1
- 6.2LT4 supercharged
Price
$120,000 in excellent condition
$80,000 in fair condition
$30,000 or less in bad condition
Monthly payment: $2656.12 if I rented it for 4 years