Note the T-handle on the manual transmission shifter and the storage compartment beneath the passenger grab bar.
GRAY TRANSMISSION JACK GM 133 DRIVER
Sun visors were introduced to the 1959 Corvette as a new option and concave instrument lenses replaced the flat covers of the 1958 Corvette, thereby reducing sun glare (and other reflections) that might cause a driver to become distracted. All tachometers now indicated up to 7,000 rpm and offered redline and safe limit indicators. In addition, both the driver and passenger seats were redesigned to offer increased lateral support of their occupants. Both the door handles and the armrests were repositioned and a small-item storage compartment was added beneath the passenger side grab bar. Much like the exterior of the Corvette, the interior received minor, but significant updates as well.
While these features were key identifiers of the 1958 Corvette, there was no question that the elimination of the excessive chrome would reduce weight and help increase performance. For one, the chrome “suspenders” were removed from the design, providing Corvette with a more swept-back look that was synonymous with speed.įor another, it was decided that the faux hood louvers would be eliminated, returning the Corvette to a semblance of its former self. To the credit of all involved, the 1959 Corvette was “cleaned up” considerably. V-8 (fuel injected or carbureted) – multiple-horsepower options availableģ-speed manual (standard), 4-speed manual (optional), 2-speed Powerglide (optional) Tuxedo Black, Frost Blue, Roman Red, Inca Silver, Classic Cream, Crown Sapphire, Snowcrest WhiteĢ83 ci. As the previous model year began drawing to a close, Chevrolet basked ever so briefly in the fact that they had finally achieved sales and marketing success with the 1958 Corvette. Ironically, the 1958 ‘Vette, along with other Chevrolet models, had been the subject of more than a little criticism and ridicule for it’s excessive use of chrome plating and trim.
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