If you've decided you want a Corvette but are not sure what year is “your” year, here's some information to help you out. Corvettes have been around…{"id":3201,"date":"2013-04-05T12:35:00","date_gmt":"2013-04-05T19:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/?p=3201"},"modified":"2013-04-05T12:35:00","modified_gmt":"2013-04-05T19:35:00","slug":"corvette-how-to-pick-your-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/05\/corvette-how-to-pick-your-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Corvette! How to Pick “Your” Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’ve decided you want a\u00a0Corvette<\/a>\u00a0but are not sure what year is \u201cyour\u201d year, here’s some information to help you out.<\/p>\n

Corvettes have been around since 1953. Over the past several decades these cars have gone through several major changes, as is to be expected. Sometimes the body style received a major overhaul and other years the best changes were mechanical. So maybe you want to know, how do you hit that sweet spot of getting a classic Corvette with the perfect body style and a proper rumble under the hood?<\/p>\n

We’ve found some information on the net to help you get started in finding your match.<\/p>\n

While this\u00a0 document<\/a>\u00a0doesn’t go all the way back to ’53, it’s an excellent outline of how the offerings have changed over the years. Beware, scrolling through will leave you with a serious case of \u201cI need that\u2014right now!\u201d<\/p>\n

The kind folks over at\u00a0 Edmunds.com<\/a>\u00a0have put together an excellent\u00a0 synopsis<\/a>\u00a0of all the mechanical and style changes to the car. Not as many pictures, but great information.<\/p>\n

If you want to hear from other Corvette owners, here are the results of a poll from 2011 and published by\u00a0 Corvette Fever<\/a>. The survey lists the top ten Corvettes.<\/p>\n

And for history buffs who love\u00a0 time-lines<\/a>, this one’s just for you. Great for quick style comparisons.<\/p>\n

Here are a few major changes to look out for:<\/p>\n

1955 \u2013 Small block V8 available.<\/li>\n

1963 \u2013 Introduction of the Sting Ray and an independent rear suspension.<\/li>\n

1968 \u2013 Introduction of the Mako Shark.<\/li>\n

1984 \u2013 Scientific Corvettes.<\/li>\n

1997 \u2013 World Beater \u2013 Biggest change since ’53, engine in the front, transmission in the back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Of course, the best way to find your ride is to come down to the next Pomona Swap Meet<\/a> and see the cars in person. Just be careful, Corvette owners are passionate about their favorites…and it’s contagious.\u00a0 Contact us<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n
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