The C2 Corvette was produced between 1963 and 1967 at the St. Louis assembly plant. It is commonly referred to as the second generation or “Mid-Year” Chevrolet Corvette. Four-wheel disc brakes were introduced in 1965, as well as Side exhaust pipes. Also the 1965 introduction of the 425 hp 396 c.i. “Big Block” it was ultimately the harbinger of doom for the Rochester fuel injection system.