Here are some basic production and model statistics for C1 Corvettes:
1953Total production: 315
Base price: $3498
Built in: Flint, Michigan
Engine: six cylinder, 235 c.i.
Horsepower: 150
Notes: All cars included all available options, which were heater ($91.40) and AM Radio ($145.15)
1954
Total production: 3640
Base price: $2774 ($3254.10 as delivered)
Built in: St. Louis, Missouri
Engine: six cylinder, 235 c.i.
Horsepower: 150
Notes: Mid-year cam change boosted horsepower to 155, all options factory included on all cars.
1955
Total production: 700
Base price: $2774/$2909
Built in: St. Louis, Missouri
Engines: six cylinder, 235 c.i. or V8, 265 c.i.
Horsepower: 155/195
Notes: Fewer than 10 6-cylinder cars made, all others 8-cylinder
1956
Total production: 3467
Base price: $2946
Built in: St. Louis, Missouri
Engine: V8, 265 c.i.
Horsepower: 210/225
Notes: Body change to cove sides, first year for roll-up windows
1957
Total production: 6339
Base price: $3176
Built in: St. Louis, Missouri
Engine: V8, 283 c.i.
Horsepower: 220/245/250/270/283
Notes: First year for fuel injection, optional racing suspension & four speed
1958
Total production: 9168
Base price: $3591
Built in: St. Louis, Missouri
Engine: V8, 283 c.i.
Horsepower: 230/245/250/270/290
Notes: First year for optional factory seat belts
1959
Total production: 9670
Base price: $3875
Built in: St. Louis, Missouri
Engine: V8, 283 c.i.
Horsepower: 230/245/250/270/290
Notes: Heavy duty brakes added to racing suspension package
1960
Total production: 10,261
Base price: $3872
Built in: St. Louis, Missouri
Engine: V8, 265 c.i.
Horsepower: 230/245/270/275/315
Notes: First year for a rear sway bar
1961
Total production: 10,939
Base price: $3934
Built in: St. Louis, Missouri
Engine: V8, 283 c.i.
Horsepower: 230/245/270/275/315
Notes: Last year for 283 c.i. V8 and dual-carb engines
1962
Total production: 14,531
Base price: $4038
Built in: St. Louis, Missouri
Engine: V8, 327 c.i.
Horsepower: 250/300/340/360
Notes: First year for 327 c.i. engine, last year for solid axle