The first generation of Chevrolet Corvette was introduced late in the 1953 model year. Originally designed as a show car for the 1953 Motora...
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The first generation of Chevrolet Corvette was introduced late in the 1953 model year. Originally designed as a show car for the 1953 Motorama display at the New York Auto Show, it generated enough interest to induce GM to make a production version to sell to the public. Over the course of the first generation, four evolutions were built, the first was from 1953-1955, after that, a new body was introduced for the 1956-1957 model featuring a new "face" and side coves. The following evolution was 1958-1960, with the Corvette receiving a new body and interior which included a longer front end with quad headlamps, bumper exiting exhaust tips, a new steering wheel, and a dashboard with all gauges mounted directly in front of the driver. The final evolution of the C1 was built from 1961-1962, which featured a completely redesigned rear end with the addition of a "duck tail" with four round lights. The light treatment would continue for all following model year Corvettes until 2014. A total of 69,015 examples of the C1 Corvette were built by the time production ended in 1962, and it was replaced by the Second Generation Chevrolet Corvette (C2). In addition to standard vehicles, the C1 Corvette has often been turned into a Race Car, or a Custom creation.
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Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Lot 9243C: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 283/ Fuelie W/ Hardtop
For Sale
$195,000
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1,171 mi TMU
Location:
Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Lot EXT-1965926: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible W/ Hardtop
For Sale
$82,995
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3,118 mi TMU
Location:
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Originality:
Modified
Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple significant modifications such as change in color, increased displacement, added performance equipment (Turbo, Supercharger), spoilers or bumpers, etc. Generally, removable modifications.
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Lot 7571-DFW: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible W/ Hardtop
For Sale
$79,995
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3,118 mi TMU
Location:
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Originality:
Modified
Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple significant modifications such as change in color, increased displacement, added performance equipment (Turbo, Supercharger), spoilers or bumpers, etc. Generally, removable modifications.
Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple significant modifications such as change in color, increased displacement, added performance equipment (Turbo, Supercharger), spoilers or bumpers, etc. Generally, removable modifications.
Lot C3951: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible W/ Hardtop
For Sale
$59,991
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39,415 mi TMU
Location:
North East, Pennsylvania, USA
Originality:
Modified
Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple significant modifications such as change in color, increased displacement, added performance equipment (Turbo, Supercharger), spoilers or bumpers, etc. Generally, removable modifications.
Lot 25-615: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 283/ Fuelie Convertible W/ Hardtop
For Sale
$99,998
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45,010 mi
Location:
Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Lot 7744: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Pro-Street
For Sale
$89,000
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54,900 mi TMU
Location:
Caernarvon Township, Pennsylvania, USA
Originality:
Custom
Highly modified and/or restored vehicles with uprated engine swaps, and/or body conversions. Generally, Restomod and Custom vehicles cannot be easily returned to their original factory specifications.
Lot BTC1021: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible W/ Hardtop
For Sale
$74,900
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80,065 mi TMU
Location:
Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Lot 9260-CHA: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette 327/ L84 Fuelie Convertible W/ Hardtop
For Sale
$79,995
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73,494 mi TMU
Location:
Concord, North Carolina, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
1962 Chevrolet Corvette 283/ Fuelie Convertible W/ Hardtop
For Sale
$95,000
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35,000 mi TMU
Location:
Twin Falls, Idaho, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Lot 62-7476C: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible W/ Hardtop
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$95,000
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6,346 mi TMU
Location:
Fredericksburg, Texas, USA
Originality:
Modified
Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple significant modifications such as change in color, increased displacement, added performance equipment (Turbo, Supercharger), spoilers or bumpers, etc. Generally, removable modifications.
Lot 105820: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette 283/ Dual Quad Convertible W/ Hardtop
For Sale
$96,999
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66,559 mi TMU
Location:
Sherman, Texas, USA
Originality:
Modified
Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple significant modifications such as change in color, increased displacement, added performance equipment (Turbo, Supercharger), spoilers or bumpers, etc. Generally, removable modifications.
Lot 56-1410: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette 265/ Dual Quad Convertible W/ Hardtop
For Sale
$79,900
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68,667 mi TMU
Location:
Gloucester County, New Jersey, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Highly modified and/or restored vehicles with uprated engine swaps, and/or body conversions. Generally, Restomod and Custom vehicles cannot be easily returned to their original factory specifications.
Lot 25033: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible W/ Hardtop
For Sale
$85,000
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16,453 mi TMU
Location:
West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Originality:
Modified
Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple significant modifications such as change in color, increased displacement, added performance equipment (Turbo, Supercharger), spoilers or bumpers, etc. Generally, removable modifications.
Lot 888: 1962 Chevy Corvette Convertible W/ Hardtop
For Sale
$74,990
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60,381 mi TMU
Location:
Solon, Ohio, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Highly modified and/or restored vehicles with uprated engine swaps, and/or body conversions. Generally, Restomod and Custom vehicles cannot be easily returned to their original factory specifications.
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Lot 09938: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible W/ Hardtop
For Sale
$69,900
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50,000 mi TMU
Location:
Englewood, Florida, USA
Originality:
Modified
Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple significant modifications such as change in color, increased displacement, added performance equipment (Turbo, Supercharger), spoilers or bumpers, etc. Generally, removable modifications.
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