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A Legend

History

Automotive

of American

Rock 'n' Roll

The Last

[ Timeless Style  ]

[ The Last Rebel  ]

1962

5.4L

V8 engine

Chevrolet Corvette

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of its era.

it’s an icon

Chevrolet Corvette

The 1962

The Last

[ Welcome to Hollywood  ]

is more than

just a car—

sports car

Los Angeles, 1960. Night.
The air smells of tobacco,
gasoline, and promises no one was going to keep.

A lighter flares in the alley, reflecting in the impeccably
polished chrome of a 1960 Chevrolet Corvette.

This convertible isn’t just
a car — it’s a clue, a hero
and an accomplice all in one.

During its life cycle,

the car has been restyled three times,

transforming externally and becoming

more powerful.

The Chevrolet Corvette (C1) was the first

generation of the Corvette sports car produced by Chevrolet.

it was introduced at the end of the 1953

model year and produced until 1962.

After World War II, American

servicemen in Europe discovered the thrill of British sports cars like the MG TC. Soon, models like the Jaguar XK 120, Triumph TR, and Austin Healey gained U.S. popularity, creating a niche market that challenged American automakers.

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Master of automotive design, founder and head of the styling department at General Motors from 1927 to 1959.

[ History of creation  ]

Everything changed when Harley

Earl, GM’s design chief, set out to create an American sports car. A pioneer in automotive design, he paved the way for

the Corvette, revolutionizing the industry.

The name Corvette for the new

power and manoeuvrability of the car.

and the name perfectly reflected the speed,

sports car was chosen from 300 suggestions and suggested by Assistant Advertising Manager Myron Scott. The new concept was named after a nimble 19th century warship

The stylish roadster with

a fibreglass body (it was the first time at that time) with a light steel frame looked a real beauty. But the

a two-speed automatic,

3.8-litre engine with an output of 150 hp, paired with

The full-size concept of the so-called

dream car was first presented to the public

at the General Motors Autorama show in New York

in January 1953.

[ The birth of a legend  ]

was so welcomed

by the public.

not so welcomed

urgently.

to be done urgently.

with modest technical

specifications, something had to be done

specifications, something had

The changes became possible thanks

to the efforts of a famous motor racer Zor Arkus-Dantov from the USSR. He wrote a letter to Edd Cole and offered his free help in improving the car. Cole appointed the racer as his assistant. And this decision became a landmark for Corvette.

The 1955 Corvette had

Dynamics significantly improved - 8.7 s to 100 km/h
and maximum 190 km/h. And then Zora Arkus finalised the chassis and steering of the car.

4.3- a litre 195 hp V8 and a 3-speed manual transmission.

Zor Arkus - Dantov

The change has echoed in the heart

of customers and sales have increased.

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Jewish American engineer whose work on the Chevrolet Corvette earned him the nickname ‘Father of the Corvette'.

Zachary was also a successful racing driver, winning class victories in 1954 and 1955 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

the Corvette

Arcus-Dantov did not stop there

[ new era ]

and continued to improve

In 1956, the first radiator

grilles, chrome bumpers and relief sidewalls appeared. And then there's that famous two-tone color.

Plus, electric glass elevators

and a removable metal top. Engine power increased, with the V8 reaching 210 hp, and options for 225 and 240 hp.

And then, exactly one year later,

the real driver's hand was felt,

and the fuel injector appeared. It was a novelty,

previously found only in exclusive cars.

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auto industry and culture—a stylish, iconic roadster. This July marked the premiere of the eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette C8.

and then there was the Corvette C2, the Corvette C3,

the Corvette C3, and so on.

and then there was the Corvette C2,

and so on. But at the very beginning was the great and legendary

But at the very beginning was the great and legendary

two-seater rear-wheel drive sports car, the Corvette C1.

The Corvette C1 is a huge chapter

in the history of the American automobile industry.

And that's where the whole

generation of cars started.

Today, it's a symbol of the American

fans, still as stately, handsome and sporty.

a 500-horsepower motor. The car will be a limited edition. But most importantly, the Corvette remains true to itself and its

Under the hood of the novelty is

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