| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette |
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| Masterminded by legendary GM Styling chief Harley Earl, the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette was intended not only to liven up Chevy’s image but as GM’s reply to the small but intense interest in sporty two-seaters. The first Corvette rolled off a makeshift assembly line in Flint Michigan on June 30, 1953, a mere six months after the debut of the concept car at the GM Motorama. The Corvette was both sporty and unique, only available as a two passenger convertible in Polo White with a red interior. All Corvettes were built by hand and its attractive and original body was constructed out of fiberglass, not steel. Boasting excellent handling and exceptional looks the Corvette rode on a 102 inch wheelbase touting the “Blue Flame Special”. The new Corvette engine was an upgraded version of the 235 cid Chevrolet six. Producing 150 hp with use of a higher lift cam and special alloy steel valves fitted with double springs and an 8.0:1 compression ratio and triple Carter downdraft carburetors on a cast aluminum intake manifold with dual exhaust. Only two Regular Production Options (RPOs) were available, a heater and an AM radio. First year production included just 300 built. |
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1953 Chevrolet Corvette Model Production:
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette |
300 produced | |
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