Model Year Highlights:
- The first Corvette was built on June 30, 1953 in Flint, Michigan.
- All 300 Corvettes produced for sale sported Polo White exteriors (Dupont #1783-H) with red interior.
| Available Options |
| RPO |
Description |
MFG's Price |
Production |
| 2934 |
Base Roadster |
$3498.00 |
300 |
| 101A |
Heater |
$91.40 |
300 |
| 101B |
Signal Seeking AM Radio |
$145.15 |
300 |
| Total Production (all convertibles): 300 |
| Color Options |
| Exterior |
Interior |
Soft Top |
Production |
| Polo White |
Red |
Black |
300 |
| Performance Review |
| Magazine |
GM Spec. |
| Pub. Date |
|
| 0-30 mph |
NA |
| 0-40 mph |
NA |
| 0-50 mph |
NA |
| 0-60 mph |
11.4 sec |
| 0-70 mph |
NA |
| 0-80 mph |
NA |
| 0-90 mph |
NA |
| 0-100 mph |
NA |
| 1/4 Mile (sec/mph) |
na |
| Top Speed |
>100 mph |
| Braking |
NA |
| Handling |
NA |