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1953 - 1962 Corvette

The first generation of the Chevrolet Corvette started in 1953 and is commonly known as solid-axle. Originally sold for $3,498, the first Corvette would cost about $26,903 in today. After a few shaky years the car gained traction due in part to a V8 engine, a 3 speed manual transmission, and a rivalry with Ford’s Thunderbird. The C1 ended its run with the 1962 Corvette but today these famed Chevy Corvettes are some of the most sought-after classic cars anywhere.

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	1959 Chevrolet Corvette - From The Land Of Oz Mark Osmun's 1959 Corvette roadster had gone through a few owners and restorations before getting a permanent home and resto. more

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	1962 Chevrolet Corvette - '62's C6.R The Gulf Oil C1 Corvette race car dominated U.S. sports car racing in 1962 more

	1956 Chevrolet Corvette - C6.R's Great-Great-Great-Grandfather Corvette racing history began with the 1965 Corvette SR more

	1963 Chevrolet Corvette - Pro Classic Unveiled Judges and show-goers alike are now getting the chance to experience America's best Vette Rod more

	1963 Chevrolet Corvette - Misterl's Midyear This '63 was specifically built for Harley Earl by GM Styling, the last Corvette that he ever designed more

	1961 Chevrolet Corvette - Z Whiz Bill Sefton's 1961 Chevrolet Corvette roadster is a C1 restomod powered by an LT5 engine more

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	1953 Chevrolet Corvette - Kool Kustom John Goodman's Kustom 1953 Corvette is a true piece of custom-car history more

	1961 LT1 Powered Corvette - A Fair Warning Don't be surprised when you're passed by this LT1-powered '61 more

	1957 Chevrolet Corvette - It's Been Everywhere, Almost You won't believe how miles have been racked up on this long distance survior - and it's still going strong! more

	1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe - Pro Classic, Defined Unequivocally the most incredible Pro Classic Vette ever built, it's finally time to showcase Rich and Barbara Lagasse's '63 Corvette Z06... more

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	Bred To Race - 1957 Corvette The 1957 model year marked the true beginning of Corvette performance. more

	1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 - Vintage Vette Rod This C1's Subtle Mods Make For One Fine Rod. more

	1958 Chevrolet Corvette - Dream Ride #13 Ed Hoyt's long-ago ride in 1965 led to his first-day '58 fuelie many years later. more

	1960 Corvette - Full Circle - Feature A Big Brake Fuelie That's Part Of A Family Tree more

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