1953 corvette trivia book

All corvettes produced from 195362 were convertibles. Whether youre an avid fan of all corvettes, a trivia buff who wants to stump your friends, or have a particular affinity for a certain era of corvettes, this book is an informative and entertaining collection of facts from one of the industrys most beloved and respected sources. General motors 2001 corvette specialists data book. After the first 301 were assembled, production moved to the new st. Are you looking for corvette facts about older vettes. Zora arusduntov joined chevrolet this year, he would eventually become the chief engineer for corvette. In 1953 the first two corvettes, vin numbers 1 and 2 were said to have been destroyed, but no records. Corvette black book 19532019 available at vette vues magazine. Polo white paint with sportsman red interior and black soft top. Its filled with 300 great trivia questions covering every year model with indepth answers that are sure to raise your corvette iq. Jan 14, 20 today marks the official announcement of the next generation of corvette, the 7th generation of vettes since americas sports car was first introduced in 1953. The 2014 corvette stingray was clocked going reverse at 53 mphjust 2 mph behind the all time record. Dec 19, 2017 today we look at arguably the quintessential sports car, the chevrolet corvette.

Did you know that modern restorers of 1953 corvettes seeking highquality photographs of obscure. Corvette enthusiasts can use this free app look up years, models, options, and rpo codes to determine the build, rarity, collectability and present value of corvettes from 1953present by selecting the condition, the mileage and checking off options. What were the original colors of the 1953 corvette. The first generation of corvette was introduced late in the 1953 model year.

Today marks the official announcement of the next generation of corvette, the 7th generation of vettes since americas sports car was first introduced in. Chevrolet produced only 300 examples of its corvette sports car for the 1953 model year, and according to the dealer in phoenix advertising the pick of the day on, this one, the 87th produced, is one of the most important extant. The corvette racing team has won around 100 races worldwide since 1959. Corvette fans of any generation are sure to love this collection. After the incredible success of the prototype at the 1953 motorama in new york city, corvette went from being the fantastic concept car designed by harley j. This corvette was said to be destroyed, but no records to date prove that fact and there were no witnesses to the destruction. Links include photos, factory options, prices, color choices, and build quantities. Rpo description production price 101a heater 300 100. Blue flame ohv inline sixcylinder engine, three 1barrel carter carburetors, powerglide. They are not only the first, but also the rarest vettes. Also, work had begun for the installing the smallblock chevy v8 for the 55 corvette. The first production 1953 corvette was built on june 30, 1953. The first corvette was built on june 30, 1953 at the flint, michigan assembly plant. These are the 8 best books about the chevy corvette car and driver.

Whether youre an avid fan of all corvettes, a trivia buff who wants to stump your friends, or have a particular affinity for a certain era of corvettes, this book is an informative and entertaining collection of facts from one of the industrys most beloved and respected. There are a number of terrific books about corvette and its story. Its filled with 300 great trivia questions covering every year model with indepth answers that are sure to raise your corvette iq to the expert level. Because of the short production run the 1953 model it is the rarest of all corvettes.

What happened in 1953 major news stories include north sea flood netherlands, queen elizabeth ii crowned queen, korean war ends, fbi rounds up communist leaders, first polio vaccine developed, first color television sets go on sale, first corvette car goes on sale, first james bond novel published. The photographs are beautiful and it has a lot of history and corvette facts. Vehicles made in 1953 were primarily constructed of steelthis made the corvettes innovative use of fiberglass a new and exciting feature. You probably even know a good bit about the history of americas favorite sports car. Tom falconer is the author of original corvette 19531962, corvette sting ray 19631967 and collectors originality guide corvette 19841996. It was introduced late in the 1953 model year, and produced through 1962. Despite some initial production problems, the car was a strong. These corvettes were constructed in an area at the back of chevys customer delivery garage on van slyke ave. The 2014 corvette can reach 53 miles per hour in reverse. In 1953 the first two corvettes, vins 0001 and 0002, were said to have been destroyed, but no records prove that fact and there are no. Engine special 150hp, highcompression, 6cylinger valveinhead blue flame engine.

Since the release of the first corvette in 1953, chevrolets flagship sports car has. It is commonly referred to as the solidaxle generation, as the independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 sting ray. The official site of the corvette black book the genuine corvette. History of the 1953 1962 chevrolet corvette after an enthusiastic reception of the 1953 corvette motorama show car, gm began actual production in june of 1953.

The first ten correct set of answers were selected and sent a. Ex122 the corvette dream car was an immediate hit at the show and gm management gave its blessing along with the green light to start manufacturing the car at chevrolets flint, mi plant. Corvette black book 1953 2005 corvette black book is the perfect companion volume for the dedicated corvette fan. Oct 22, 2019 now fortyone years later, mike just released the corvette black book 1953 2019 and it is now available through vette vues magazine. Used 1953 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus. Apr, 2017 this is chevrolets corvette, a 102inch wheelbase customized twopassenger convertible which will be introduced at the general motors motorama of 1953 at the waldorfastoria saturday, jan. The chevrolet corvette c1 is the first generation of the corvette sports car produced by chevrolet. Oct 15, 2017 1953 covettes were handbuilt, but production was moved to assembly lines for 1954 models, lowering the base price to the lowest the corvette would ever see. The vette spotter app can identify the year of any corvette. Though the book is listed as a paperback, i was surprised to find this book had covers more like cardboard about the thickness of the back of a pad of paper sort of in between paperback and rigid. This is chevrolets corvette, a 102inch wheelbase customized twopassenger convertible which will be introduced at the general motors motorama of 1953 at. The name was suggested by myron scott, who also happened to be the creator of the allamerican soap box derby. This car has the charm and authenticfeel of the original and you can.

Z06 models have consistently been amongst the fastest production vehicles in the world, at least in terms of lap times around a track. Corvette black book 19532019 chevrolet ended 2018 corvette production on january 29, 2018, and started 2019. This is a musthave for anyone buying, selling, restoring, or researching a corvette. As we look at the 1953 corvette magazine ads, we thought you might enjoy a little trivia about what was happening in 1953. Today we look at arguably the quintessential sports car, the chevrolet corvette. This is very nice 1953 replica by classic sports cars in florida, i have owned the car for a number of years and just do not have the time new radial tires and everything works great electric fan cooling system efi ignition every thing is good. In 1958 the tach was used on 230, 245, and 250 hp cars but not on the 270 and 290 hp cars. Exhaust system dual, exhausting through two ports in rear deck of body. The 1953 corvette featured an innovative fiberglass body that made for a much lighter car, which could be more easily molded into complex shapes than traditional steel construction vehicles.

The ultimate book for corvette lovers and fans of americas premier high performance vehicle. A lot of people dont even know that corvette made a 1953 model, or they assume that its a 54 or 55 model, which are identical to the naked eye, but subtle details in the first three years set them apart. The 1953 gm motorama at the waldor astoria in new york city opened its doors to the public on sat. After an enthusiastic reception of the 1953 corvette motorama show car, gm began actual production in june of 1953. Only 300 corvettes were built that year each of them by hand, making this the rarest corvette. If you have a use for it, you can bogie in reverse if you own a c7 corvette. This corvette was said to be destroyed, but no records to date prove that fact and there were no witnesses to the.

Browse interior and exterior photos for 1953 chevrolet corvette. Every shred of corvette notable data resides in these pages including options, colors, stats, facts, history, prices, codes, and more. This stunning piece of automobile magic is still looked upon today as a stunning invention despite being around for over half a century. Earl to an, as yet unrealized, production car that was already commanding great deals of attention.

The chevrolet corvette, colloquially known as the vette, is a twodoor, twopassenger sports. Its that stunning car that makes you slow down when you pass window fronts to admire its reflection. What happened in 1953 including pop culture, significant. The chevy corvette was named after a small type of highlymaneuverable warship called a corvette. Last 1953 corvette at mecum auction, august 2019, monterey ca. By the time the ex122 arrived on the motorama stage, it represented a fiberglassbodied sports car that was readied for production. With its allfiberglass body, white exterior, and red interior combined with a sleek aesthetic design and a respectable 150horsepower motor the corvette was an instant hit. All years and generations are covered, from 1953 to 2014.

Corvette trivia contest classic chevy corvettes for sale. An exhibition called the the worlds only threes outside the us national corvette museum in bowling green, kentucky, features corvettes. Now fortyone years later, mike just released the corvette black book 19532019 and it is now available through vette vues magazine. The first chevrolet corvette rolled off the production line on june 30, 1953, at the gm plant in flint, michigan. A musthave for those interested in the most arcane of corvette facts. History of the corvette black book vette vues magazine. Despite some initial production problems, the car was a strong performer. With its allfiberglass body, white exterior, and red interior combined. All 300 1953 cars were polo white with a sportsman red interior, and a 150hp blue flame sixcylinder engine was under the hood. In 1953 the first two corvettes, vin numbers 1 and 2 were said to have been destroyed, but no records prove that fact, and there are no witnesses to the destruction. It was first seen by the public in january 1953, at the waldorf astoria hotel in new york city at the motorama display.

On june 30, 1953 the corvette went into full production at the general motors facility in flint, michigan, where 300 hand made corvettes were assembled. Nov 15, 2006 the ultimate book for corvette lovers and fans of americas premier highperformance vehicle. Every model since 1953 is by mike mueller, an author who has written many highly informative books on corvette. Over 350 photographs and detailed text are included. Then the c2 corvette debuted in 1963 with two body styles, a. Since the release of the first corvette in 1953, chevrolets flagship sports car has become a timeless part of american culture and a household name across the globe. With the folding top down and the hood closed its hard to tell the first three years apart. Since the release of the first corvette in 1953, chevrolets flagship. Search over 6,200 listings to find the best local deals. Corvette black book 1953 2019 chevrolet ended 2018 corvette production on january 29, 2018, and started 2019 build the same day.