
History of the Corvette Part 1: Origins (C1 Corvette)
Mar 31, 2022 · Corvette history — aka the story of America’s sports car — begins and nearly ends here, a tale inexorably tied to automotive passion and persistence. It’s said that people first …
Birth of an Icon: First-ever Corvette Changed History 65 Years Ago ...
After receiving strong feedback, the car was quickly put into production. However, Corvette assembly didn’t begin in Bowling Green. Instead, the first Corvette was built in Flint, Michigan. …
A Quick History of the Corvette Stingray (aka Corvette Sting Ray)
Aug 28, 2020 · The first production use of the Stingray name came in 1963, with the introduction of the C2 Corvette. From 1963 through 1967, the name Sting Ray in two-word form …
corvette history with details - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette ...
Jan 13, 2021 · For the first time since its introduction, the '58 Corvette came with factory-installed seat belts. 1958 was the last year of a tachometer which kept track of "cumulative engine …
Every Corvette Generation Taillights Explained | Corvetteforum
Apr 8, 2025 · 1968 was the first year of the C3 Corvette generation and with that came some changes to the taillight design. The car still retained the four circular lights out back, but they …
History of the Corvette Stingray - CorvetteForum
Jun 21, 2010 · and are some of the most valuable Corvettes ever made. The first production year for the C3 Corvette was to be 1967; however, manufacturing delays put the introduction off …
The L88 427: A History of GM’s Ultimate Big Block - CorvetteForum
Aug 27, 2024 · Don Yenko secured the first L88-equipped Corvette off the line for his Sunray DX team, which debuted the car to an amazing 10th overall, first in class at the 1967 12 Hours of …
Corvette History Part 8: The C5 is a Hit and the Z06 Returns (1997 …
Jun 30, 2023 · Chevrolet built 21,537 C4s in its final full year of production. By comparison, the 1998 C5 saw 31,084 units produced in just the first year alone, according to the C5 Registry. …
10 Ways the 1975 Corvette Marked a Pivotal Year in Corvette History
Apr 29, 2025 · 10 Ways the 1975 Corvette Marked a Pivotal Year in Corvette History With the 1975 Corvette turning 50, we look back at a Corvette some call "the worst," but one that was a …
CERV I: The First Mid-Engine Corvette - CorvetteForum
Aug 18, 2023 · There, the car made its public debut, allowing a glimpse into the Corvette’s future for the first time. A future only fully realized in February 2020, when the Corvette officially …