First Corvette Ever Built, VIN 001, Discovered in Tulsa After Decades of Disappearance The very first Chevrolet **Chevrolet Corvette ever produced — VIN 001 — has been rediscovered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ending one of the greatest mysteries in American automotive history. Long believed lost forever, this historic prototype marks the birth of one of the world’s most iconic sports cars. Built in 1953, VIN 001 was the original Corvette prototype, used for testing, promotion, and evaluation before full