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The first-ever Corvette went into production in Flint, Michigan on June 30th, 1953 -- exactly 60 years ago. As a way to pay tribute to the iconic sports car, Chevrolet has revealed a number of interesting facts including a few lesser known tidbits:
- Corvette is the world's longest-running, continuously produced passenger car. The longest-running vehicle of any type is the Chevrolet Suburban.
- Corvette made its debut as a concept vehicle at the General Motors Autorama in New York City on January 17th, 1953. It was such a success that a limited run of 300 production Corvettes began on June 30th of that year.
- All 1953 models were Polo White with a red interior and they were priced at $3,498. In 2006, the third 1953 Corvette produced sold for a record $1.06 million at auction.
- Up to 1955, Corvette was exclusively available with an inline 6-cylinder engine. That year, the optional V8 engine was ordered by 90% of buyers, so the 6-cylinder was dropped.
- No 1983 Corvettes were sold to the public. The model year was skipped in preparation for the all-new 1984 Corvette, which launched the C4 generation. However, 44 Corvette prototypes were built as 1983 models. Only one remains, and it's on display at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
- Corvette is the world's longest-running, continuously produced passenger car. The longest-running vehicle of any type is the Chevrolet Suburban.
- Corvette made its debut as a concept vehicle at the General Motors Autorama in New York City on January 17th, 1953. It was such a success that a limited run of 300 production Corvettes began on June 30th of that year.
- All 1953 models were Polo White with a red interior and they were priced at $3,498. In 2006, the third 1953 Corvette produced sold for a record $1.06 million at auction.
- Up to 1955, Corvette was exclusively available with an inline 6-cylinder engine. That year, the optional V8 engine was ordered by 90% of buyers, so the 6-cylinder was dropped.
- No 1983 Corvettes were sold to the public. The model year was skipped in preparation for the all-new 1984 Corvette, which launched the C4 generation. However, 44 Corvette prototypes were built as 1983 models. Only one remains, and it's on display at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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