Surprisingly,
despite its success, the C2 had the shortest build period of
any generation at just over four years. Accordingly,
well-preserved examples are rare and sought after
today.
The C2 was the first
Corvette without a conventional rear axle; independent
suspension was used for the first time. The independent rear
suspension, together with the differential gear mounted on the
frame, is the basic prerequisite for the excellent driving
characteristics and handling. Also new on the C2 were the
rotating headlights.
