Chevrolet Corvette America's Sports Car, 1959

THF140474 / Chevrolet Corvette America's Sports Car, 1959
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Artifact Overview

Corvette styling received modest updates for 1959. Chrome strips were removed from the rear deck lid, and the bucket seats and door panels were redesigned. Exterior color choices included black, white, cream, silver, red, blue, and crown sapphire. Contrasting side coves were available in either silver or white. Factory price started at $3,875 and yearly production totaled 9,670 cars.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

1958-1959

Subject Date

1959

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

92.150.541

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10.25 in

Chevrolet Corvette America's Sports Car, 1959