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Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1953 to 1962): specs, NZ numbers and buying checks

The Chevrolet Corvette C1 was built from 1953 to 1962 as a convertible, with a manual or automatic gearbox, rear wheel drive and petrol power. Chassis code: C1.

Key facts

Years
1953 to 1962
Chassis codes
C1
Body types
Convertible
Gearboxes
Manual, Automatic
Drive
RWD (rear wheel drive)
Fuel
Petrol

On NZ roads

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Known weak points

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