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1953 - 1962 Corvette Identification Serial Numbers

Corvette Vehicle Identification Serial Numbers

1953-1959:  "E" (1953-1957) or "J" (1958-59) prefix character indicates Corvette model; "V" (1955 only) prefix indicates V-8 engine.  The prefix was followed by a two-digit model year; "F" (Flint, 1953) or "S" (St. Louis) assembly plant code; and a six-digit build sequence number.

1960-1964:  First digit indicates last digit of model year.  (1963-64) Fourth digit "6" indicates coupe, "3" indicates convertible; "S" (sixth character) indicates St. Louis assembly plant; followed by a six-digit build sequence number.

Summary of 1953 - 1962 Corvette Production Quantities

1953-1962 Final Monthly Serial Numbers

The following serial numbers, taken from official Chevrolet records, represent the final monthly Corvette serial number reaching final assembly at the St. Louis Corvette plant.  Not all serial numbers for each year are currently available.  (*) indicates a serial number obtained from service bulletin information.

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