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The 1953 model year was not only the Corvette's first production year, but at 300 produced it was also the lowest-volume Corvette. The cars were essentially hand-built and techniques evolved during the production cycle so that each 1953 Corvette is slightly different.
The first generation of Corvette was introduced late in the 1953 model year, appearing as a show car for the 1953 General Motors Motorama, January 17–23 at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. [10] At the time, Chevrolet general manager Thomas H. Keating said it was six months to a year away from production readiness. [ 11 ]
1953 1957 GM A: 1 Fleet/economy version of the Bel Air 210: 1953 1957 GM A: 1 Midrange car, placed between the 150 and Bel Air Townsman: 1953 1972 GM B: 2 Bel Air-based mid level full-size wagon. The first generation was produced 1953–1957, and the second generation was produced 1969–1972 Nomad: 1955 1972 A-body GM B GM A (RWD) 3
The Chevrolet Corvette was first introduced in 1953, [101] and as of the 2025 model year is still in production. [102] It has gone through eight major generations and still features a fiberglass body, a tradition since the original model rolled off the assembly line. [ 102 ]
This is a list of automobiles produced for the general public in the North American market. They are listed in chronological order from when each model began its model year. They are listed in chronological order from when each model began its model year.
The Chevrolet Stovebolt engine is a straight-six engine made in two versions between 1929 and 1962 by the Chevrolet Division of General Motors.It replaced the company's 171-cubic-inch (2.8 L) inline-four as their sole engine offering from 1929 through 1954, and was the company's base engine starting in 1955 when it added the small block V8 to the lineup.
1953 - Last year for the 216 in 3 inline-six. Hood side emblems now only read 3100, 3600, 3800, 4400, or 6400 in large print. Door post ID plate now blue with silver letters (previous models used black with silver letters). Last year to use wooden blocks as bed supports. New serial number codes: H 1 ⁄ 2 ton, J 3 ⁄ 4 ton, & L 1 ton.
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