Chevrolet Corvette C1

The Corvette C1 is the first generation of the Corvette sports car produced by Chevrolet. It was decided that Chevrolet needed a two seater sports car to satisfy a growing market which had mainly been dominated by European imports of Jaguars, Alfa Romeos, Mercedes and MG’s. Chevrolet’s designer Harley Earl began design work and a pre-production Corvette prototype was first shown to the public in January 1953 at General Motors Motorama event in New York city. The car proved to be an instant success and was rushed into full production less than six months later with the first car rolling off the production line in June 1953. It was decided that, to keep costs down, the new Corvette would utilise the existing chassis and suspension design from the 1949-1954 Chevrolet passenger vehicles. The body was a first with the Corvette being made in Fiberglass. The drivetrain and passenger compartment were moved back to achieve a 53/47 front to rear weight distribution. The engine was a 235 cu in inline six cylinder with a two speed powerglide automatic transmission. The Corvette continued to evolve during its production and was latterly fitted with more powerful V8 engine options producing close to 270 bhp. In 1958 Chevrolet decided to make the Corvette more contempary and introduced its quad headlamps and additional chrome bumpers. The interior was redesigned with all the dials moving directly in front of the driver. Various other options including; Radio, Heater, Electric windows, Manual or automatic transmission, Heavy duty brakes and suspension.

The Chevrolet Corvette offered for sale at Autostorcio is a 1960 example – chassis number 00867S100191. She is finished in Roman Red with White coves and Red leather interior. This truly stunning example was brought into the United Kingdom in 1995 by its then American owner. Having undergone a full body off restoration by marque specialist Corvette Kingdom in 1998 this exceptional example has been used sparingly and still remains in exceptional condition. Equipped with the following factory options; Electric windows, Manual four speed transmission, Heater, Factory hardtop available by separate negotiation. Supplied with a comprehensive file including; DVD of the restoration, Invoices, MOTs, Current V5 logbook and various other related material.

This is the perfect opportunity to own an iconic Corvette which will certainly appreciate over time.

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