1953 Corvette Part Three
GM was rightly proud of the Corvette's lightweight fiberglass technology and their advantages.
The fiberglass body was very labor intensive which explains the high purchase price.
The tail light fin areas were particularly difficult to work with.
The 1953 Corvette production line, with not a robot in sight.
Above and below: The last 1953 Corvette on display at Pebble Beach Concours, 2008.
On the Pebble Beach tour, 2008.
Last 1953 Corvette at Mecum auction, August 2019, Monterey CA. It was bid to $320,000 but did not sell. It had previously been to the Barrett-Jackson auction, January 2016, and sold for $533,500.
1953 Corvette, Part One
1953 Corvette, Part Two
1953 Corvette Options