Today the Chevrolet Corvette is one of the most coveted sports cars on the market. It has been around for almost 70 years, which gives the ‘Vette the distinguished privilege of being one of the longest-running production cars of all time. None of this would have been possible without the rushed production of the first car in the long line of vehicles. The first generation Corvettes were the beginning of a legend that still has a long way to go as the world moves further into the future.

FAQ

Q: What year was the first Corvette produced?

The concept of the Corvette was thought up and displayed in January 1953. There was so much interest in the car that GM started production using as many parts as they already had on the shelves, with a new fiberglass shell. The first production car was released on the market in June 1953.

Q: How much is a first-generation Corvette worth?

The first-generation Corvette was sold for just over $3,000 when brand new in 1953, but today that is not even close to the value. Some of the most recent auctions show that the first-generation Corvettes are averaging a sales price of around $100k, with some of the lowest going for over $20,000.

Q: What year of Corvette is the rarest?

During the first year of production, only around 300 cars were produced and sold, making it one of the rarest Corvettes. They can still be found for sale on auction sites across the world, but when they do come up, they are grabbed fast by collectors and performance car enthusiasts.

Q: How many 1953 Chevy Corvettes are left?

Due to the age of the 1953 Corvette, it is to be expected that some of them would be lost due to accidents, decay, or hidden away and forgotten about. The estimated amount of them still available on the market is around 225 cars, give or take a few.