What do you mean by "the original Corvette"?
They're all Corvettes. All 6 generations.
As to which one is more collectable than another, that would depend
entirely upon the collectors taste in collectable cars.

TomC

Try this:

<< http://www.idavette.net/HistFact/earl.htm >>

Depends on which one strikes your fancy most.

Collectors pieces would be the early years (if you can get 'em and if
you have a ton of money) 53, 54, 55.

the 63 corvette C2 had a split rear window and is considered rare and
collectible.

the Stingray C3's early years are the most collectible 68, 69, 70. Make
sure they have the 427 engine or a big block. Worth more.

The 80s 90's and the new ones are not collectibles yet.
Unless you want to steal the only remaining '83 from the corvette
museum. haha..

Here's "THE" as close as you can get "ORIGINAL" Corvette.  Good luck
finding one like it any time soon.

http://www.kerbeck.com/kerbeck/kerbeck.nsf/Worlds_Oldest_Corvette

                     ...Ron
--
68'RS Camaro
88'Formula
00'GT Mustang

The original Corvette was a British warship.  Has proven to be
difficult for collectors to fit in most garages.   Engine overhauls
are a bitch.