CHEVROLET CORVETTE C1 C5

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It proved to be one of most famous Corvette showcars and the Sting Ray forerunner. 44. CHEVROLET CORVETTE DESIGN. CREATIVE, GROUNDBREAKING DESIGN …

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CHEVROLET CORVETTE C1 - C5For Immediate Release
MONTEREY, CALIF. - The Corvette always has been a design trendsetter. No matter
which generation, its bold, curvaceous shape is uniquely, unmistakably Corvette,
never to be confused with another. The long flowing lines, voluptuous, round fenders,
quad taillights and the once-maligned split window are but some of Corvette’s trademark
cues. Remaining true to the heritage always has been a priority for Corvette’s
designers, and is quite evident when looking at 50 years of Corvette.
THE FIFTIES
When it first debuted in 1953 at the GM Motorama at the Waldorf Astoria in New York,
the Corvette immediately made a huge impression. The breakthrough 46-piece fiberglass
body, nearly devoid of chrome in an era of maximum brightwork, the two-toned
exterior, the silver shark’s-tooth grille, the silver mesh headlamp covers and the sleek
styling added up to an elegant package. It retained this basic design for several years
and then underwent a redesign that featured quad headlamps with chrome bezels,
a louvered hood and wraparound bumpers.
THE SIXTIES
By the time the 1960 model debuted, the Corvette was almost entirely chromeless.
During this decade, GM’s stylists tweaked the design nearly every year, giving just
about every…