Beauty

[Black 03 Z06]

Over the years there has been much intrigue about the Corvette. Specials, one offs, different motors and what not. Part of what makes the car so interesting. However there never seemed to be much debate about the first and second car off the assembly line in 1953. Serial Number 3 was considered to be the first released to the public, 1 and 2 were crushed as is typical for the engineering mules.

Well maybe not so fast. Recently it has come to light that the very first Corvette down the assembly line, number 1, may have indeed survived. Trying to find some background information on what has turned up and when I do will post it here.

In the meantime here are some pics of the #1 Beauty, maybe the rarest Corvette of all.

 

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I had read that VIN 001 was found recently but is still not confirmed yet. If I can find the article again, I will post it.

 

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This is the article about the possible discovery of corvette vin 001

Believed to Have Been Destroyed, Has the First 1953 Corvette VIN 001 Been Rediscovered? - Corvette: Sales, News & Lifestyle

 

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Thanks Fred.

 

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Thanks Fred.

Your very welcome.

 

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A relative's project car

 

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On their way to Ponoka just outside of Oshawa.

 

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That lower valance has taken a beating.

 

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Damn those lines look good...

 

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I kinda like the wheels........