The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers diversified their automobile lines with high performance vehicles which came to be known as muscle cars. This 1958 corvette was treated to a full restoration in 1987. History of the corvette black book vette vues magazine. There are 26 1958 chevrolet corvettes for sale today on. Despite some of the extreme changes to its body styling, the 1958 corvette was the first vintage of corvette to turn a profit for general motors. Find c1 corvette books including shop, service and assembly manuals, coffee table style and history books, brochures, owners manuals, performance, tune up and restoration, ncrs guides, cdrom, video, manuals on cd, christmas cards and wall calendars featuring 19531962 corvettes. The base model roared off the dealer lot with 230 horsepower and a threespeed manual transmission. The chevrolet corvette c1 is the first generation of the corvette sports car produced by.
The national corvette museum offers build sheets and window stickers for any corvette assembled in bowling green since the gm plant opened in 1981. The complete guide to the chevrolet corvette from 1953 to 2015. Find c5 corvette books including shop, service and assembly manuals, coffee table style and history books, brochures, owners manuals, performance, tune up and restoration, ncrs guides, cdrom, video, manuals on cd, christmas cards and wall calendars featuring 19972004 corvettes. Welcome to the national corvette owners association. It was introduced late in the 1953 model year, and produced through 1962. The chevrolet story 19111958 vintage book, corvette, trucks cars. The chevrolet corvette, colloquially known as the vette, is a twodoor, twopassenger sports car manufactured and marketed by chevrolet across more than 60 years of production and eight design generations. All 300 1953 cars were polo white with a sportsman red interior, and a 150hp blue flame sixcylinder engine was under the hood. Corvette restoration c1 corvette performance expert. This model was part of the first generation of corvette sports cars. Oct 22, 2019 it led to the publication, of the corvette black book in september of 1978. For the first time since its introduction, the 58 corvette came with factoryinstalled seat belts. 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. It has less than 8000 miles since that restoration.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Created in cooperation with general motors and illustrated with 500 color and blackandwhite photos from gms exclusive design and media. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. In 1958 the tach was used on 230, 245, and 250 hp cars but not on the 270 and 290 hp cars. The chevrolet corvette s complete history, from c1 to c8. Gm began production of the esteemed corvette in bowling green in 1981, and the facility has remained the exclusive home of the corvette for over 30 years. Find out if chevrolet corvette prices are going up or down and how they have changed over time.
The united auto workers uaw labor dispute that occurred in may, 1969, which had caused the 1969 model year to run over by two months, had also shorted production of the 1970. From 1953 to 2019, it was frontengined, and since 2020, it is midengined. Hd wallpaper for backgrounds corvette 1958 car tuning corvette 1958 and concept car corvette 1958 wallpapers. It also gave a strong performance proving that this car was far from all style and no substance. Gateway classic cars of philadelphia is presenting a 1958 corvette for sale. The exhaust holes in the xframe have been enlarged and the rearend is a nonposi. Its said that while the 53 through 57 corvettes spotters guide here got the party started, the 58 through 62 models really put the brand on the map. Exclusive to the 1958 model were hood louvers and twin trunk spears. The corvette goes under the knife again and emerges sporting a revised front end with a new dualheadlight design for 1958. By the late 1950s, the infrastructure of the automotive industry had begun a transformation from the monopolistic business of a few, large, corporate giants to a much more competitive and highly segmented marketplace. Corvette repair owner kevin mackay is a stickler for details when it comes to returning these famous racing corvettes to their original glory. History of the 19531962 chevrolet corvette after an enthusiastic reception of the 1953 corvette motorama show car, gm began actual production in june of 1953.
All acrylic prints are professionally printed, packaged, and shipped within 3 4 business days and delivered readytohang on your wall. If you would like to sponsor the c1 registry we would like to ask you to consider to become a sponsor member of the dutch chapter of the ncrs. A rearengined corvette was briefly considered during 1958 60, progressing as far as a fullscale mockup designed around the corvairs entire rearmounted power package, including its aircooled flatsix, as an alternative to the corvette s usual watercooled v8. Mcg car spotters guide to the 1958 to 1962 corvette macs. Mcg car spotters guide to the 1958 to 1962 corvette mac. The best at the time was the nashhealey, a product by nash motors. Florida or contact us online or over the phone to put this piece of chevrolet history in your. Every model since 1953 is by mike mueller, an author who has written many highly informative books on corvette. In that era, there were few sports cars that were affordable to the average enthusiasts of such vehicles.
Chevrolet was in a sales slump in the early 1950s, and like many within the bowtie divisions ranks, brand manager thomas keating was eager to. Used 1958 chevrolet corvette for sale in chicago, il. The interior, too, found itself cast in a whole new light. Corvette repair restored both of these historic corvettes. While researching you corvettes past can be very long, lasting months or years, you may may get lucky fast. Written by former car and driver editorinchief and autojourno legend don sherman, this book recounts shermans incredibly comprehensive frame. L ooking back, its hard to imagine that chevrolets fiberglass twoseater came perilously close to a premature demise. Select a year and a model to view the vast history of corvettes. This corvette ended up having a longer history with its current owner than expected. These are the 8 best books about the chevy corvette. Feb 07, 2009 1958 chevrolet corvette roadster for sale with test drive, driving sounds, and walk through video. Our latest mcg car spotters guide features the last and best of the classic straightaxle corvettes, the 1958 to 1962 models. Its said that 1958 was the gaudiest year in gm styling history, with chrome doodads laid on thick throughout the model lineup.
The history of the 1958 corvette goes back to the year 1951. In the complete book of corvette, american automotive expert mike mueller details all of the generations, offering the definitive, allencompassing volume showcasing over 60 years of corvette history. An original 1958 corvette mailer distributed by gm in 1958. Chevrolet decided to get serious about corvette instrumentation in 58 and so ganged the gauges which had been stretched out across its width in earlier years in front of the driver. Find 1958 chevrolet corvettes for sale on oodle classifieds. By the fall of 1959, elements of the q corvette and the sting ray special racer. The 1958 corvette received a body and interior freshening 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. Known around the world as americas sports car, the corvette exemplifies the definition of innovation. Now fortyone years later, mike just released the corvette black book 19532019 and it is now available through vette vues magazine. The chevrolet corvette 1958, the exhibition 125 car history 125 years of history kurfurstendamm, may 28, 2011 in chevrolet corvette classic hood badge 1958. Almost 11% of the 1958 corvettes were powered by the 283cid 290hp fuelinjected v8. Sometimes you can find a previous owner who still has the original order forms or sales sheets, photos, or even parts from when it was bought new.
The 1958 corvette was flashier than its predecessor, due to improvements made inside and out. Jul 22, 2019 the chevrolet corvette s complete history, from c1 to c8. Earl retired from gm in 1958 to be replaced by bill mitchell, who immediately started pulling chrome and louvers off the 1959 corvette. Download 59 1958 chevrolet corvette stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Book autographedcorvette, the allamerican sports car. Chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale kelley blue book. It is commonly referred to as the solidaxle generation, as the independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 sting ray. The 1958 corvette now included factory seat belts as standard equipment. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 6 1958 corvette models in chicago. The chevrolet corvettes complete history, from c1 to c8. If you dont know your corvette history, the 54 had an inline six, so a v8 is a welcome upgrade in terms of power and performance.
The steering column has fire damage and is not usable. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. Nov 02, 2006 the 1958 chevrolet corvette convertible was a radical departure for americas sports car vette magazine. Includes history, photographs, facts, performance statistics and information. Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Think you know all there is to know about corvette history. No color photos except for cover and rear of book which has the beautiful xp700 or phantom concept.
The chevrolet corvette c1 is the first generation of the corvette sports car produced by chevrolet. The 1958 chevrolet corvette convertible was a radical departure for americas sports car vette magazine. Production of the 1958 corvette began october 31, 1957. Engine number transmission number rear axle numb 1958. They are uniquely american, with a flair, value and competitive spirit that is unequaled in the automotive world. The very popular camrao a favorite for car collectors. Heres one easy and obvious tell for the 1958 model. The qualities that have endeared the corvette is that it has always been the best at whatever it does and accomplishes that task with confidence, flair and at least a medium dose of arrogance. The chevrolet story 19111958 vintage book, corvette, trucks cars history l1. Specializing in chevrolet corvette parts since 1977. Shop 1958 chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale in chicago, il at cars. The 1971 chevy corvette remains one of the least changed models in design when compared to the preceding model year in the corvette s entire production history. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1958 chevrolet corvette.
Your corvette collection just isnt complete without a copy of your build sheet and a reproduction window sticker. There are several ways to determine the history of your classic corvette. Aug 25, 2017 1958 chevrolet corvette restomoded to perfection second time. Or that it might have evolved into a baroque showpiece of tailfins and chrome, perhaps with sharp angles replacing the familiar rounded contours. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1958 chevrolet corvette and assess the current state of the classic car market. The grill was toned down to 9 teeth from the previous. See how americas sports car went from a countryclub cruiser to a performance icon. Reviewed in the united states on august 27, 2016 corvette. See more ideas about corvette, 1958 corvette and chevrolet corvette. The styling was kicked up a notch with new dual chrome rimmed headlights on each side, fake hood louvers and chrome spears on the trunk lid. Every model since 1953 complete book series mueller, mike on. Chevrolet corvette price trends cargurus tracks the prices of millions of used car listings every year. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Nov 02, 2017 1958 was a pretty big turning point for the corvette, with a completely new look on the exterior.