| 1953 Corvette Fast Facts - Only 300 1953 Corvettes were produced.
- The first dozen or so 1953 Corvettes were built by hand in Flint Michigan and the rest were built in St. Louis Missouri.
- Two thirds of the 1953 Corvettes produced are in existence today.
- 1953 Corvettes were 2 seat convertibles.
- 1953 Corvettes had white exteriors, red interiors and black tops.
- The fiberglass 1953 Corvette body played a role in the expensive $3,500 base price.
- Built with a six cylinder engine, the 1953 Corvette engine was dubbed the "Blue Flame Special" and produced 150 horsepower.
- 1953 Corvettes were produced with a two speed powerglide automatic transmission.
- 1953 Corvette headlights had a stone guard.
- 1953 Corvettes had removable plastic windows.
- 1953 Corvettes instrumentation was centrally located between the driver and passenger and included guages for water temperature, oil pressure, battery, tachometer and fuel.
- Corvette bumpers were strictly for looks.
- Any hardtop 1953 Corvettes in existance were converted aftermarket.
- Chevrolet's introduction of the 1953 Corvette was in answer to the European Jaguar and MG.
- 1953 Corvettes lacked the power of British and Italian sports cars at the time.
- 1953 Corvette options (came on all): Heater and signal searching AM Radio.
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