The Five Highest Production Years In Corvette History

Wow, That’s A Lot of Corvettes

It seems as if much has been publicized in recent years regarding the rarest of Corvettes, which are steeped in nostalgia due to their scarcity. However, seldom is the story told of particular model years where production has peaked, and sales have flourished. Although these less than rare Corvettes are abundant in number, they carry their own legacy, just the same. During the Corvette’s inaugural year in 1953, only 300 total units were produced. Since that time, production numbers have varied substantially from one model year to the next, eventually peaking at 53,807. What year was this peak reached, and what other model year Corvettes were among those that saw booming sales figures? The following are the 5 most “common” Corvettes, as designated by overall production and sales figures. 

1976 C3 Corvette

Production: 46,558 units

The late 1970s was an era during which Corvettes seemed to disappear from dealership lots, as fast as they were delivered. In fact, 4 of the Corvette’s top 5 years off production took place during this period. This upward trend in sales began in 1976 when 46,558 Corvettes were produced in total. More often than not, the 1976 Corvette’s banner sales figures are attributed to the energy crisis that had taken place only a few years prior. By this time, gas-guzzling muscle cars had largely fallen from favor, as fuel-efficient compacts took center stage. With the bulk of manufacturers having nixed their performance vehicle lines, the Corvette was one of the only remaining production vehicles in which thrill seekers could get their fix.