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With new body design, Corvette sales continued to rise.

1958 Chevrolet Corvette

In 1958 the Corvette received new body designs with quad headlamps, a washboard hood featuring simulated louvers, twin decklid chrome strips and simulated front fender air scoops. Adding 2 inches to the width and 10 in length, amazingly the Corvette was little changed in weight with the base model weighing in at 2,793lbs. Engine options continued to improve for 1958 as the fuel injected 283 now produced up to 290 hp. As did performance, sales continued to rise also with 9,168 Corvettes produced in 1958.

1958 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Corvette
J	67	2 Dr Convertible	$3,591	2,781 lbs	9,168

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Lenght	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Corvette	102 in	177.2 in	72.8 in	57 in	59 in	6.70 x 15

VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair and on the driver-side door post on Corvette). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.

First Symbol - Model & Series
A - Del Ray/Yeoman 1100 Series (6-Cyl.)	F - Bel Air/Impala/Nomad 1800 Series (V-8)
B - Del Ray/Yeoman 1200 Series (V-8)	G - Delivery Sedan (6-Cyl.)
C - Biscayne/Brookwood 1500 Series (6-Cyl.)	H - Delivery Sedan (V-8)
D - Biscayne/Brookwood 1600 Series (V-8)	J - Corvette
E - Bel Air/Impala/Nomad 1700 Series (6-Cyl.)

Second & Third Symbol - Model Year

58 - 1958

Fourth Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia	(N) Norwood, Ohio
(B) Baltimore, Maryland	(O) Oakland, California
(F) Flint, Michigan	(S) St. Louis, Missouri
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin	(T) Tarrytown, New York
(K) Kansas City, Missouri	(W) Willow Run, Michigan
(L) Los Angeles, California

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

Started at 1001

1958 Chevrolet Corvette Options

Code	Description	Price
101	Heater	$96.85
102	Signal Seeking AM Radio	$144.45
107	Parking Brake Alarm	$5.40
108	Courtesy Lights	$6.50
109	Windshield Washers	$16.15
276	15 x 5.5 Wheels	No Charge
290	6.70 x 15 White Sidewall Tires	$31.55
685	4-Speed Manual Transmission	$215.20
313	Powerglide Transmission	$188.30
419	Auxiliary Hardtop	$215.20
426	Power Windows	$59.20
440	Two-Tone Paint	$16.15
473	Power Operated Folding Top	$139.90
677	3.70 Positraction Rear Axle	$48.45
678	4.11 Positraction Rear Axle	$48.45
679	4.56 Positraction Rear Axle	$45.10
684	Heavy-Duty Brakes & Suspension	$780.10
469	283-cid/245-hp V-8	$150.65
469C	283-cid/270-hp V-8	$182.95
579	283-cid/250-hp V-8	$484.20
579D	283-cid/290-hp V-8	$484.20

1958 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
CQ	8-283	230	300	3-Speed Manual	4 BC
CR	8-283	250	305	3-Speed Manual	Fuel Injection
CS	8-283	290	290	3-Speed Manual	Fuel Injection
CT	8-283	245	300	3-Speed Manual	2 - 4 BC
CU	8-283	270	285	3-Speed Manual	Fuel Injection
DG	8-283	230	300	Powerglide	4 BC
DH	8-283	250	305	Powerglide	Fuel Injection
DJ	8-283	245	300	Powerglide	2 - 4 BC

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
3-Speed Manual	Stamped on rear face of upper right corner
3-Speed Manual (close-ratio)	Stamped on rear face of upper right corner
4-Speed Manual	Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover.
Powerglide	Stamped on the bottom of oil pan
Corvette 2-Speed Powerglide	Not Available

Plant and Type Designation Prefix	Plant	Transmission Type
W	Warner Gear	4-Speed
S	Saginaw	3-Speed, Overdrive*
C	Cleveland	Powerglide

*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions will carry a production code number such as: S304 (S = Saginaw 3-Speed, 3 = March, 04 = 4th.)

1958 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior Paint Codes

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
512B - Inca Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 2436L		500A - Charcoal Metallic Lucite® Code - 2703L	Not Available
502A - Silver Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 2696L	Not Available	506A - Signet Red Lucite® Code - 2704LH	Not Available
504A -Regal Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 2702L	Not Available	508A - Panama Yellow Lucite® Code - 2705LH	Not Available
510A - Snowcrest White Lucite® Code - 2697L Dulux® Code - 93-91249
NOTES: Color Combination Numbers are on a plate on the right side of the dash panel, under the hood, immediately below the heater water control valve (Ranco Valve).

1958 Chevrolet Corvette Cove Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
512B - Inca Silver Metallic	See Code 512B	510A - Snowcrest White	See Code 510A

1958 Chevrolet Corvette Interior Paint Codes

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Silver Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 2696L	Not Available	Signet Red Lucite® Code - 2704LH	Not Available
Charcoal Metallic Lucite® Code - 2703L	Not Available

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.