Happy Birthday ...Chevrolet Corvette ...June 30,1953

[nester7929]

There is an '83 Corvette (if you count pre-production anyway); a single one, to be exact. There were originally 43 of them, but when GM decided to push the '83 models to '84 (due to new emission legislation) they ordered all of them destroyed. Plant workers were able to save a single white '83 by moving it around in the system, and it currently resides at the Corvette Museum.

[Michael Rophone]

In 1967, we called the Camaro, "the poor man's Corvette"...

NOT TODAY ! The Camaro is one sweet, sweeeet chariot.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by nester7929

There is an '83 Corvette (if you count pre-production anyway); a single one, to be exact. There were originally 43 of them, but when GM decided to push the '83 models to '84 (due to new emission legislation) they ordered all of them destroyed. Plant workers were able to save a single white '83 by moving it around in the system, and it currently resides at the Corvette Museum.

I thought they sold the '83 at Barrett Jackson a few years ago

[PeeBee]

One day, I swear I'll own a Centennial Edition ZR1.

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

...added video to post #1

[Angrybird 12]

The only consumer available vehicle that I know that has been around longer is the Surburban. 1935 or 36 I think it started and except for the war years has been in continuous production.

I have owned one Corvette, a 1965 convertible that I bought in 1973 for $2,100. Wish I still had that car today!

[Michael Rophone]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

The only consumer available vehicle that I know that has been around longer is the Surburban. 1935 or 36...

Correct. 1935.

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

The only consumer available vehicle that I know that has been around longer is the Surburban. 1935 or 36 I think it started and except for the war years has been in continuous production.

I have owned one Corvette, a 1965 convertible that I bought in 1973 for $2,100. Wish I still had that car today!

Originally Posted by Michael Rophone

Correct. 1935.

First generation (1933–1934)
Technically 1933....Chevrolet offered a station wagon body, built on the 1/2 ton truck frame. This model was specifically built for National Guard units and Civilian Conservation Corps units. Much of the body was constructed from wood, and could seat up to eight occupants.

...Consumer Use...1935


It was/is built on a truck frame.
The Corvette is a passenger car.

As history of namplates...
Suburban, of total vehicle nameplates, dates longer.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

It was/is built on a truck frame.
The Corvette is a passenger car.

As history of namplates...
Suburban, of total vehicle nameplates, dates longer.

That's why I said Vehicle and not car, and consumer available, because of what you pointed out.

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

That's why I said Vehicle and not car, and consumer available, because of what you pointed out.