Chevrolet Corvette

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Chevrolet Corvette
The history of a Sports car
Written by Mindy Thompson
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The Corvette was introduced in 1953 by General
Motors Inc., making this year its 50th
anniversary. Over the past 50 years, the
Corvette has gone through many changes exteriorly
and interiorly. I will explain the basic
evolution of the five generations of the Corvette
in this presentation. So sit back, fasten your
seatbelts and enjoy the ride.
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June 30, 1953 The Corvette is born.
Click the pic for more!
Generation 1 (a.k.a C1) 1953-1962
Generation 2 (a.k.a C2) 1963-1967
Generation 3 (a.k.a C3) 1968-1982
Generation 4 (a.k.a C4) 1983-1996
Generation 5 (a.k.a C5) 1997-present
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C1 the first generation 1953-1961
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Baby Pictures of Generation One
Take note of how the exterior of the car has
changed throughout C1 (from flat and long to
short and sleek)
1954
1955
1953
1958
1959
1956-7
1962
1961
1960
Click on pics for more info
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C2 the second generation, 1963-1967
When the C2 generation was designed by Bill
Mitchell, it was created to be faster than the C1
generation. Besides tweaking the interior, the
exterior was altered to look more aerodynamic.
My favorite Corvette design called The Stingray
is in this generation of beauties. There are
still many Stingrays around today.
1963 Corvette Stingray
Click on pic to find out more about the Stingray
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Baby Pictures of Generation Two
Notice the sleek middle body
1964
1963
Click on pics for some Corvette info
1966-7
1965
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C3 the third generation 1968-1982
The C3 generation is the largest span of
Corvettes ranging two decades. Over the course
of almost 20 years, the Corvette was altered
cosmetically instead of being re-engineered from
the ground up. GM kept the C2 frame (technical
term chassis) and altered the body of the car
itself (the exterior).
There was also a discrepancy about the engine and
speedometer because during some of the C3
generation, a gas crisis was going on therefore
the car had to be altered to not use as much gas.
The big block V-8 engine was removed and the
speedometer was made to only go up to 85mph.
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Baby Pictures of Generation Three
Exteriorly, the Corvette started out in the late
60s as very narrow in the front yet as time
progresses it because more rounded as it is
presently and the back of the car because more
sleek like a Porsche.
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C4 the fourth generation 1984-1996
There was a year gap because there was a problem
with the Corvette plants. When the Corvette was
finally released in 1984, the C4 generation was
completely remodeled. The frame was redesigned
and the V-8 was put back in it in 1990. The last
C4s
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Baby Pictures of Generation Four
The last generation click on 1986 and 1992 for
links
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C5 the 50th anniversary of the Corvette
This year there is going to be a brand new
limited edition 2003 Corvette released in
celebration of the Corvette turning 50. 50th
anniversary Lets get this party started
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So, you wanna by a Corvette?
PRICE
1953 120,000-140,000 1963 40,000-60,000 1973
10,000-20,000 1984 (remember no Corvettes in
83) 5,500-10,000 1994 20,000-45,000 2003
44,295-56,195 prices off of Collector Car Trader
Online and Chevrolet Variables to these
prices are due to mileage, condition, engine
types, body styles and extra features.