1959 Chevrolet Corvette
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Annual, KMS Tools, Show & Shine,
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada,
The Chevrolet Corvette (C1) is the first generation of the Corvette sports car produced by Chevrolet. It was introduced late in the 1953 model year and produced through 1962. This generation is commonly called the "solid-axle" generation, as an independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 Sting Ray.
2-door convertible/roadster
For the 1959 model, engines and horsepower ratings did not change. The interiors were revised slightly with different instrument graphics and the addition of a storage bin to the passenger side. A positive reverse lockout shifter with "T" handle was standard with 4-speed manual transmission. This was the only year a turquoise convertible top color could be ordered, and all 24-gallon fuel tank models through 1962 could not be ordered with convertible tops due to inadequate space for the folding top mechanism. Rare options: RPO 684 heavy-duty brakes and suspension , RPO 686 metallic brakes, RPO 276 15×5.5-inch wheels, RPO 426 power windows, RPO 473 power convertible top.
283 cu in (4.6 L) Small-block FI V8
1959 Chevrolet Corvette
For my video, youtu.be/fiAxK9t8AkA?si=oCTZSUZLyZ4AuE3w
Annual, KMS Tools, Show & Shine,
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada,
The Chevrolet Corvette (C1) is the first generation of the Corvette sports car produced by Chevrolet. It was introduced late in the 1953 model year and produced through 1962. This generation is commonly called the "solid-axle" generation, as an independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 Sting Ray.
2-door convertible/roadster
For the 1959 model, engines and horsepower ratings did not change. The interiors were revised slightly with different instrument graphics and the addition of a storage bin to the passenger side. A positive reverse lockout shifter with "T" handle was standard with 4-speed manual transmission. This was the only year a turquoise convertible top color could be ordered, and all 24-gallon fuel tank models through 1962 could not be ordered with convertible tops due to inadequate space for the folding top mechanism. Rare options: RPO 684 heavy-duty brakes and suspension , RPO 686 metallic brakes, RPO 276 15×5.5-inch wheels, RPO 426 power windows, RPO 473 power convertible top.
283 cu in (4.6 L) Small-block FI V8