Since 1953 when the first Corvette was introduced, General Motors has produced six generations of Corvettes. Each generation has represented a marked change in design, style or features and each has been a varying number of years. Some generational changes marked specific milestones in Corvette history, such as anniversary dates from original production. An example is the 1963 ‘Vette, which marked ten years of Corvettes. Other generations have come only when GM decided to make a change and only GM knew when that was coming.

So far, the shortest generation has been C-2, the mid-year cars as they’re known, between 1963 & 1967. For many, this is still the pivotal generation for Corvette and cars that were produced during those five years are considered to be the benchmark years, and a time when design, function and power all came together as one. In 1968, federal standards such as emission and safety controls, altered forever the unbridled free spirit of Corvette design and performance. Still, some very powerful and extremely beautiful Corvettes have been produced since 1968. No one would argue with that.

The longest generational span so far has been C-3, which stretched from 1968 to 1982. No Corvettes were produced for sale in 1983.

The collection of cars at this website represents at least one car from each of the six generations of Corvette, and at least one car from each decade of production, except the 1990s.

Here’s how the six generations break down by year: