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1958 Corvette: A New Look
"Vette Day" by Roger Hector. Purchasing info is available at RogerHector.com
The 1950s were heady times for American automobile stylists, with bold, sometimes even outrageous designs appearing every year for a given model. Corvette stylists got a break however, with a new design required only once every two years.
The 1958 Corvette was redesigned mostly in the front, with the most distinguishing feature being the four headlights (below). Popular for the era, they were emphasized by a long chrome trim piece (right) that ran the length of the fender.
The new style, credited to Harley Earl, had a more aggressive, almost mean look to it. It was also physically larger, increasing width by 2.3" (to 72.8") and length by 9.2" to 177.2". Also up was the weight, by approximately 100 lbs., with a corresponding performance penalty. Radius rods were added to the rear suspension, which cured some behavioral problems under hard acceleration.
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1958 Corvette VIN J58S105799 NOM 350/300 hp. 5 speed manual transmission. Power steering. Detailed engine compartment (more) |
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Below: The 1958 grill was similar to the previous five years, except that the number of vertical bars (known as "blades" or "teeth") went from 13 to nine. The two grill areas to the sides may appear to be ducting cool air to the brakes, but were actually blocked off.
The Corvette office area got an upgrade, and not a moment too soon. All the instruments (except the clock) were placed in front of the driver, allowing him/her to use them while still paying attention to the important business: driving. Most prominent was the all-important 6,000 RPM* tachometer. The refined layout drew rave reviews from buyers. The center console housed the clock, heater controls and optional radio.
*270 hp, 290 hp engine tachometers read to 8,000 RPM.
1958 Corvette Options, Prices
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| 101 | Heater | 8,014 (87.41%) | $95.85 |
| 102 | AM Radio, Signal Seeking | 6,142 (66.99%) | $144.45 |
| 107 | Parking Brake Alarm | 2,883 (31.45%) | $5.40 |
| 108 | Courtesy Light | 4,600 (50.17%) | $6.50 |
| 109 | Windshield Washers | 3,384 (36.91%) | $16.15 |
| 276 | Wheels, 15x5.5 (5) | 404 (4.41%) | n/a |
| 290 | Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 | 7,428 (81.02%) | $31.55 |
| 313 | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 2,057 (22.44%) | $188.30 |
| 419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 5,607 (61.16%) | $215.20 |
| 426 | Power Windows | 649 (7.08%) | $59.20 |
| 440 | Two-Tone Paint Combinatio | 3,422 (37.33%) | $16.15 |
| 469 | 283 cu. in. 245 hp Engine two 4 bbl. carburetors | 2,436 (26.57%) | $150.65 |
| 469C | 283 cu. in. 270 hp Engine two 4 bbl. carburetors | 978 (10.67%) | $182.95 |
| 473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 1,090 (11.89%) | $139.90 |
| 579 | 283 cu. in. 250 hp fuel injected Engine | 504 (5.50%) | $484.20 |
| 579D | 283 cu. in. 290 hp fuel injected Engine | 1,007 (10.98%) | $484.20 |
| 677 | Positraction Rear Axle, 3.70:1 | 1,123 (12.25%) | $48.45 |
| 678 | Positraction Rear Axle, 4.11:1 | 2,518 (27.47%) | $48.45 |
| 679 | Positraction Rear Axle, 4.56:1 | 370 (4.04%) | $48.45 |
| 684 | Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension | 144 (1.57%) | $780.10 |
| 685 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | 3,764 (41.06%) | $215.20 |
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Total Production:
9,168
Notes: Base Corvette with 283 cu. in. 230 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $3,591.00 |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | Wheels |
| Charcoal | 1,631 (17.79%) | Beige / Charcoal / Red | Black / White | Silver | |
| Snowcrest White | 2,477 (27.02%) | Beige / Charcoal / Red | Black / White / Beige | Silver | |
| Silver Blue | 2,006 (21.88%) | Beige / Charcoal | Beige / White | Silver | |
| Regal Turquoise | 510 (5.56%) | Charcoal | Black / White | Silver | |
| Panama Yellow | 455 (4.96%) | Charcoal | Black / White | Silver | |
| Signet Red | 1,399 (15.26%) | Charcoal / Red | Black / White | Silver | |
| Tuxedo Black | 493 (5.38%) | Charcoal / Red | Black / White | Silver | |
| Inca Silver | 193 (2.11%) | Charcoal / Red | Black / White | Silver | |
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