Corvette: Year by Year
1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 19641965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976
1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988
1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
1959 Corvette Options
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| 101 | Heater | 8,909 (92.13%) | $102.25 |
| 102 | AM Radio, Signal Seeking | 7,001 (72.40%) | $149.80 |
| 107 | Parking Brake Alarm | 3,601 (37.24%) | $5.40 |
| 108 | Courtesy Lights | 3,601 (37.24%) | $6.50 |
| 109 | Windshield Washers | 7,929 (82.00%) | $16.15 |
| 121 | Radiator Fan Clutch | 67 (0.69%) | $21.55 |
| 1408 | Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon | n/a | n/a |
| 1408 | Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon | n/a | n/a |
| 1625 | 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | n/a | n/a |
| 1625 | 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | n/a | n/a |
| 261 | Sunshades | 3,722 (38.49%) | $10.80 |
| 276 | Wheels, 15x5.5 (5) | 214 (2.21%) | n/a |
| 290 | Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 | 8,173 (84.52%) | $31.55 |
| 313` | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 1,878 (19.42%) | $199.10 |
| 419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 5,481 (56.68%) | $236.75 |
| 426 | Power Windows | 587 (6.07%) | $59.20 |
| 440 | Two-Tone Exterior Paint | 2,931 (30.31%) | $16.15 |
| 469 | 283 cu. in. 245 hp Engine two 4 bbl. carburetors | 1,417 (14.65%) | $150.65 |
| 469C | 283 cu. in. 270 hp Engine two 4 bbl. carburetors | 1,846 (19.09%) | $182.95 |
| 473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 661 (6.84%) | $139.90 |
| 579 | 283 cu. in. 250 hp fuel injected Engine | 175 (1.81%) | $484.20 |
| 579D | 283 cu. in. 290 hp fuel injected Engine | 745 (7.70%) | $484.20 |
| 675 | Positraction Rear Axle | 4,170 (43.12%) | $48.45 |
| 684 | Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension | 142 (1.47%) | $425.05 |
| 685 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | 4,175 (43.17%) | $188.30 |
| 686 | Metallic Brakes | 333 (3.44%) | $26.90 |
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Total Production:
9,670
Notes: Base Corvette with 283 cu. in. 230 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $3,875.00 |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | Wheels |
| Tuxedo Black | 1,594 (16.48%) | Blue / Black / Red | Black / White | Black | |
| Classic Cream | 223 (2.31%) | Black | Black / White | Black | |
| Frost Blue | 1,024 (10.59%) | Blue / Red | Blue / Black / White | Black | |
| Crown Sapphire | 888 (9.18%) | Turquoise | Black / Turquoise / White | Black | |
| Roman Red | 1,542 (15.95%) | Black / Red | Black / White | Black | |
| Snowcrest White | 3,354 (34.68%) | Blue / Black / Red / Turquoise | Blue / Black / Turquoise | Black | |
| Inca Silver | 957 (9.90%) | Black / Red | Black / White | Black | |
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Notes: 1959 was the only year a Turquoise soft top was available. Colors of exported Corvettes are unknown. |
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