June 30, 2023.

On June 30, 1953, the first Chevrolet Corvette was built. Just six months after its General Motors “Motorama” debut at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, the popular Corvette concept became a production car. The first Corvettes were largely hand-built at GM’s plant in Flint, Michigan. Just 300 examples were produced, all of which were Polo White with a red interior.

The Corvette is now in its eighth generation. Seventy years in production is an automotive milestone, as Corvette holds the distinction of the longest-running nameplate of any car on the road today. To commemorate the occasion, GM is offering a 70th Anniversary Edition Corvette in a choice of Pearl White Metallic Tricoat or Carbon Flash Metallic (black). All 2023 Corvettes will be proudly adorned with 70th Anniversary badging.