C1 Corvette VIN Decoder

When the Corvette first came out in 1953 the VIN was simple and to the point. It was made up of 10 digits giving basic information like model year, assembly plant and where that particular car fell in the production sequence. 1955 was slightly different (for that model year only) with the addition of a prefix for V8 engined cars. In 1956 things went back to normal till 1960 when Chevy changed the Corvette VIN, going to a 12 digit VIN instead of the previous 10 digits. The added 2 digits distinguish between coupe and convertible body style.

C1 Corvette VIN Ranges (by Year)

C1 Corvette VIN Location

The VIN on a Corvette has always been stamped on a plate, although the location of that plate has varied over the years. From 1953 through early 1960 the VIN was located on the drivers side door post. Most later C1 Corvettes have the VIN stamp in the driver’s side frame rail pretty much directly underneath the driver’s rear end. On the C1 Corvette the VIN was also stamped on several locations on the Corvette frame.