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CORVETTE: THE
AMERICAN
DREAM
MACHINE
In the early
OS,
it was only a designer’s dream. Today
the Corvette stands alone as America’s dream car
--
a
testament to its unmistakable charisma
and
the
excitement it inspires. Unique styling, powerful
performance and an undeniable panache
have
made
Corvette one
of
the most celebrated
sports
car in
the
world.
In
1953,
Corvette produced
300
new lightweight
fiberglass roadsters. A handful went to project engineers
General Motors managers, and
a
select group
of
movie
stars and celebrities. With a two-speed Powerglide
automatic transmission, Blue Flame six-cylinder engine,
and gleaming Polo White exterior,
the
Corvette
began
its
drive into the heart of America.
Designers freshened up the ’Vette
in
1956
by
adding
a
removable hardtop and the famous Corvette
“coves.”
The sculptured body enhanced its
sporty
look, and
a
standard
2
1 0-horsepower Chevy
V8
engine
solidified
Corvette’s reputation as
a
production race car.
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