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1959 Corvette

1959 Corvette: Official GM Photo.



1958 Corvette shifter The 1959 Corvette featured a "T" handle shifter with the close ratio four speed transmission. Pulling it up was required to select reverse, preventing accidental reverse engagement while shifting the forward gears. The four speed was a $188.30 option; base Corvettes were equipped with a three speed manual.

Below: Interior, in person (left) and per the brochure (right). 1959 was the first year a black interior was available in the Corvette. The door panel was redesigned for more elbow room.

1959 Corvette Interior 1959 Corvette Interior

1959 Corvette
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