Corvette Glossary Of Terms B A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Backlight Paint Paint (ink) that glows under a black light, a source of light whose wavelengths are primarily in the...
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Since he was a boy, Scott has had a love affair with cars - and sports cars in particular. His fascination with speed and fast cars was first fueled by his grandfather, who would frequently take him to car shows or to the local track. In college, Scott studied automotive technologies, and would spend his formative years working for a Chevy dealership. He has authored several books and is the founder of CorvSport.
Corvette Glossary Of Terms A A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Acceleration Slip Regulation (ACR) A traction control system (TCS), also known as anti-slip regulation (ASR), is typically (but not necessarily)...
1962 Corvette Overview – The Ultimate Guide With the creative influences of such incredible engineering talents as Edward Cole, Zora Arkus-Duntov, and Bill Mitchell behind it, the C1 Corvette had emerged as an American classic, but one that was ready to undergo a transformation into something completely new and exciting....
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1961 Corvette Overview – The Ultimate Guide By late 1960, the Corvette had demonstrated again that it was a serious contender on the race track, both in the mainstream media and in the automotive marketplace. CBS television, in cooperation with General Motors, introduced the series “Route 66”. (While it was...
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1960 C1 Corvette Overview – The Ultimate Guide It is said that when you find something that works, don’t change it. For Chevrolet, this sentiment resonated amongst the senior designers of the Corvette. Despite the conceptual changes that Bill Mitchell had been toying with since 1958, the reality was that...
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1959 Corvette Overview – The Ultimate Guide Even Bill Mitchell, General Motors Design Chief, commented that the GM Styling practices of that era were too quick to “ladle on chrome with a trowel.” As the 1959 Corvette was nearing production, it was decided that, once again, the design teams would...
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1958 C1 Corvette Overview – The Ultimate Guide By the late 1950s, the infrastructure of the automotive industry had begun a transformation from the monopolistic business of a few, large, corporate giants to a much more competitive and highly segmented marketplace. A few small, relatively unknown companies from Europe were...
1958 C1 Corvette Pictures & Images Check out these great 1958 Corvette images. The 1958 Corvette still looks stunning all these years later and these pictures clearly show you just how unique it was for the period. Unfortunately, we were only able to find a few dozen 1958 Corvette pictures....
1957 C1 Corvette Pictures & Images Check out these great 1957 Corvette images. The 1957 Corvette still looks stunning all these years later and these pictures clearly show you just how unique it was for the period. Unfortunately, we were only able to find a few dozen 1957 Corvette pictures....
1957 C1 Corvette Ultimate Guide. History, Production Stats & Facts, Engine Specs, VIN Numbers, Colors & Options, Performance & Much More, we cover it all.
1956 C1 Corvette Pictures & Images Check out these great 1956 Corvette images. The 1956 Corvette still looks stunning all these years later and these pictures clearly show you just how unique it was for the period. Unfortunately, we were only able to find a few dozen 1956 Corvette pictures....
1956 C1 Corvette Overview – Ultimate Guide The end of the 1955 model year left Chevrolet executives questioning the direction in which they should take the Corvette. After all, they had addressed the issue of performance by introducing the small-block V-8 engine and a 3-speed manual transmission as options for...
1955 Corvette Overview – – The Ultimate Guide In 1954, with the Corvette on the verge of being discontinued indefinitely, a “stay of execution” emerged from the unlikeliest of places. Historically, it is well known that General Motors and Ford Motor Company have always shared more than a friendly rivalry. ...
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1954 Corvette Overview – The Ultimate Guide The 1954 Corvette began production in December, 1953. Although the first fourteen or fifteen ‘54 Corvettes were built in Flint, Michigan (like all of the 1953 Corvettes) GM shifted Corvette’s production to a newly renovated assembly plant in St Louis, Missouri. This plant was designed to produce...
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After the success of the prototype, Corvette went from being a concept car to a production car that was getting lots of attention. Hoping to capitalize on favorable public and press opinions, GM put the Corvette on a fast track to production.
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1959 C1 Corvette – Specifications 1959 Corvette Overview Specs VIN/Options Issues Gallery 1959 C1 Corvette Main Specs MODEL: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette BODY STYLE: Two-door convertible, front engine, rear wheel drive MANUFACTURING LOCATION: St. Louis, Missouri CONSTRUCTION: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP or “fiberglass”) body, steel frame with steel and chrome structural...
For all 1959 Corvettes, the location of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the driver-side doorpost. The VIN is also stamped on several locations on the Corvette frame.
1958 C1 Corvette Factory Options CODE DESCRIPTION QUANTITY RETAIL PRICE 867 Base Corvette Convertible 9,168 $3,591.00 101 Heater 8,014 $96.85 102 AM Radio, signal seeking 6,142 $144.45 107 Parking Brake Alarm 2,883 $5.40 108 Courtesy Lights 4,600 $6.50 109 Windshield Washers 3,834 $16.15 276 Wheels, 15 x 5.5 (5) 404 $0.00...
1958 C1 Corvette – Specifications 1958 Corvette Overview Specs VIN/Options Issues Gallery 1958 C1 Corvette Main Specs MODEL: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette BODY STYLE: Two-door convertible, front engine, rear wheel drive MANUFACTURING LOCATION: St. Louis, Missouri CONSTRUCTION: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP or “fiberglass”) body, steel frame with steel and chrome structural...
While the intent of this page is to identify the common issues pertaining to the 1959 Corvette, it is not an all-inclusive list and should be used for reference only.
1958 C1 Corvette – Common Issues 1958 Corvette Overview Specs VIN/Options Issues Gallery The following list of common issues is intended for individual reference only, and may not reflect the specific issues of every 1958 Corvette. While the intent of this page is to identify the common issues pertaining to...
Corvette Overview In the economic boom that occurred at the end of World War II, General Motors introduced the only production sports car being offered by American automotive manufacturers at that time. American soldiers, many of whom were returning home from active service in Europe, were introduced to the C1...
Corvette Grand Sport is the best of both worlds Written by: Emme Hall (this article was originally published by cnet.com. You can read the original article (including all images) by clicking HERE. Corvsport.com has no copyright to this article and has re-published it here for informational purposes only.) The...
