1958 corvette history book

Every model since 1953 is by mike mueller, an author who has written many highly informative books on corvette. An original 1958 corvette mailer distributed by gm in 1958. Florida or contact us online or over the phone to put this piece of chevrolet history in your. 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 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. L ooking back, its hard to imagine that chevrolets fiberglass twoseater came perilously close to a premature demise. These are the 8 best books about the chevy corvette. 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. The chevrolet corvette s complete history, from c1 to c8. It also gave a strong performance proving that this car was far from all style and no substance. See how americas sports car went from a countryclub cruiser to a performance icon. The complete guide to the chevrolet corvette from 1953 to 2015.

Find out if chevrolet corvette prices are going up or down and how they have changed over time. Corvette restoration c1 corvette performance expert. 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. Almost 11% of the 1958 corvettes were powered by the 283cid 290hp fuelinjected v8. The chevrolet story 19111958 vintage book, corvette, trucks cars. Exclusive to the 1958 model were hood louvers and twin trunk spears. It has less than 8000 miles since that restoration. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. It was introduced late in the 1953 model year, and produced through 1962. The 1958 chevrolet corvette convertible was a radical departure for americas sports car vette magazine.

All 300 1953 cars were polo white with a sportsman red interior, and a 150hp blue flame sixcylinder engine was under the hood. In that era, there were few sports cars that were affordable to the average enthusiasts of such vehicles. The best at the time was the nashhealey, a product by nash motors. 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. Written by former car and driver editorinchief and autojourno legend don sherman, this book recounts shermans incredibly comprehensive frame. 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.

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. This corvette ended up having a longer history with its current owner than expected. By the fall of 1959, elements of the q corvette and the sting ray special racer. Shop 1958 chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale in chicago, il at cars. 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. The chevrolet corvette c1 is the first generation of the corvette sports car produced by. The chevrolet corvette 1958, the exhibition 125 car history 125 years of history kurfurstendamm, may 28, 2011 in chevrolet corvette classic hood badge 1958. 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. Mcg car spotters guide to the 1958 to 1962 corvette mac. Corvette repair restored both of these historic corvettes. Feb 07, 2009 1958 chevrolet corvette roadster for sale with test drive, driving sounds, and walk through video. Used 1958 chevrolet corvette for sale in chicago, il.

No color photos except for cover and rear of book which has the beautiful xp700 or phantom concept. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 6 1958 corvette models in chicago. Hd wallpaper for backgrounds corvette 1958 car tuning corvette 1958 and concept car corvette 1958 wallpapers. Corvette history classic corvette chevrolet corvette stingray chevrolet camaro chevy 1965 corvette us cars sport cars car ornaments 1965 chevy corvette hood scoop acrylic print by gordon dean ii. 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. The base model roared off the dealer lot with 230 horsepower and a threespeed manual transmission. 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. The national corvette museum offers build sheets and window stickers for any corvette assembled in bowling green since the gm plant opened in 1981. While researching you corvettes past can be very long, lasting months or years, you may may get lucky fast. There are several ways to determine the history of your classic corvette.

For the first time since its introduction, the 58 corvette came with factoryinstalled seat belts. Heres one easy and obvious tell for the 1958 model. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. This model was part of the first generation of corvette sports cars. The chevrolet story 19111958 vintage book, corvette, trucks cars history l1. Select a year and a model to view the vast history of corvettes. Nov 02, 2017 1958 was a pretty big turning point for the corvette, with a completely new look on the exterior.

There are 26 1958 chevrolet corvettes for sale today on. Every model since 1953 complete book series mueller, mike on. From 1953 to 2019, it was frontengined, and since 2020, it is midengined. Its said that 1958 was the gaudiest year in gm styling history, with chrome doodads laid on thick throughout the model lineup. 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. Known around the world as americas sports car, the corvette exemplifies the definition of innovation. The c1 corvette registry site welcomes you we now have 4,283 cars registered. The 1958 corvette was flashier than its predecessor, due to improvements made inside and out. Find 1958 chevrolet corvettes for sale on oodle classifieds. 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. They are uniquely american, with a flair, value and competitive spirit that is unequaled in the automotive world. The history of the 1958 corvette goes back to the year 1951. For the 1958 model, an 8000 rpm tachometer was used with the 270 hp 200 kw. Think you know all there is to know about corvette history.

See more ideas about corvette, 1958 corvette and chevrolet corvette. Corvette repair owner kevin mackay is a stickler for details when it comes to returning these famous racing corvettes to their original glory. This 1958 corvette was treated to a full restoration in 1987. Jul 22, 2019 the chevrolet corvette s complete history, from c1 to c8. 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.

Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. The 1958 corvette now included factory seat belts as standard equipment. Aug 25, 2017 1958 chevrolet corvette restomoded to perfection second time. Welcome to the national corvette owners association. Created in cooperation with general motors and illustrated with 500 color and blackandwhite photos from gms exclusive design and media. 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.

Our latest mcg car spotters guide features the last and best of the classic straightaxle corvettes, the 1958 to 1962 models. Only vehicles that meet the high program standards of kelley blue book and pass inspection, as signed off by an ase certified technician, are eligible for the kelley blue book certified preowned cpo vehicle program. Reviewed in the united states on august 27, 2016 corvette. In 1958 the tach was used on 230, 245, and 250 hp cars but not on the 270 and 290 hp cars. 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. The exhaust holes in the xframe have been enlarged and the rearend is a nonposi. 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 chevrolet corvettes complete history, from c1 to c8. The chevrolet corvette c1 is the first generation of the corvette sports car produced by chevrolet. Now fortyone years later, mike just released the corvette black book 19532019 and it is now available through vette vues magazine. 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. 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. History of the corvette black book vette vues magazine.

Download 59 1958 chevrolet corvette stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. 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. Production of the 1958 corvette began october 31, 1957. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1958 chevrolet corvette. Mcg car spotters guide to the 1958 to 1962 corvette macs.

Specializing in chevrolet corvette parts since 1977. It is commonly referred to as the solidaxle generation, as the independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 sting ray. The corvette goes under the knife again and emerges sporting a revised front end with a new dualheadlight design for 1958. Engine number transmission number rear axle numb 1958. Nov 02, 2006 the 1958 chevrolet corvette convertible was a radical departure for americas sports car vette magazine. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Book autographedcorvette, the allamerican sports car. The steering column has fire damage and is not usable. Gateway classic cars of philadelphia is presenting a 1958 corvette for sale. 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.

Includes history, photographs, facts, performance statistics and information. All acrylic prints are professionally printed, packaged, and shipped within 3 4 business days and delivered readytohang on your wall. The grill was toned down to 9 teeth from the previous. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Earl retired from gm in 1958 to be replaced by bill mitchell, who immediately started pulling chrome and louvers off the 1959 corvette. Chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale kelley blue book. Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Your corvette collection just isnt complete without a copy of your build sheet and a reproduction window sticker. 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. Or that it might have evolved into a baroque showpiece of tailfins and chrome, perhaps with sharp angles replacing the familiar rounded contours. Chevrolet corvette price trends cargurus tracks the prices of millions of used car listings every year. Oct 22, 2019 it led to the publication, of the corvette black book in september of 1978. 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. The interior, too, found itself cast in a whole new light.