U.S. Parts Content

[Mark E.]

Anyone know the first model year Corvette sported foreign sourced parts? What were they?

I'm not aware of foreign sourced parts for C3, but correct me if this isn't accurate.

I know C4 featured Girling brakes from Australia, and beginning in 1988(?) Denso AC compressors.


Some facts to know and share at cocktail parties:

- The window sticker for a 2019 ZR1 says U.S./Canadian parts content is 68%, with the engine and transmission US made.

- A 2008 Z06 sticker says 77% US/Canadian with a US made engine and made in Mexico transmission.

- A 2007 Z06 Ron Fellows Edition: 85% with US engine and transmission.

2007 may be the first year these data are shown on the sticker.

[Pat H.]

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My 77 had aluminum wheels which had made in Mexico casted on the inside of the wheel. It was a Feb 77 car

[Gene M.]

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I think if you want an all USA made Corvette look for one with chrome bumpers. That assumes it is not restored with parts from who knows where.....

[John F.]

The Cars.com 2018 American-Made Index
1. Jeep Cherokee: Belvidere, Ill.
2. Honda Odyssey: Lincoln, Ala.
3. Honda Ridgeline: Lincoln, Ala.
4. Ford Taurus: Chicago
5. Chevrolet Volt: Detroit
6. Honda Pilot: Lincoln, Ala.
7. Acura MDX: East Liberty, Ohio
8. Ford Explorer: Chicago
9. Ford F-150: Claycomo, Mo., and Dearborn, Mich.
10. Chevrolet Corvette: Bowling Green, Ky.

[Steven B.]

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5 of 10 American owned companies. It is a World economy.

[Wally A.]

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Wow, i thought all Corvettes had chrome bumpers!

[Mark E.]

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My 77 had aluminum wheels which had made in Mexico casted on the inside of the wheel. It was a Feb 77 car

So is 1977 the first year for an internationally sourced part?

[Ken A.]

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1963 was the first I am aware of. The speedo & tach castings were made in Switzerland. All C-3's used Flex circuits made in England.

[Ken A.]

Re: U.S. Parts Content

1963 was the first I am aware of. The speedo & tach castings were made in Switzerland. All C-3's used Flex circuits made in England.