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"Hill Retires" |
Topic: Corvette Latest News |
| After more than 41 years of dedicated service to GM, General Motors Corporation announces the retirement of David Hill, who is currently GM vehicle chief engineer (VCE) for Corvette and Vehicle line executive (VLE) for performance cars, the said retirement is effective this January 1, 2006. |
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1940 Chevrolet TV Television Commercial 40 |
Topic: Corvette TV Commercials & Videos |
| 1940 Chevrolet TV Television Commercial 40 |
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1953 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1950's |
| June 30, 1953 the first production of Corvette in Flint Michigan.
Bob Mclean designed the first Corvette.
Tony Kleiber has the honor of driving the first Corvette off the assembly line.
The Corvette is the first dream-car to become a production model, and first series-production car with a ... |
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1953 Corvette TV Commercial Long Version FREE! |
Topic: Corvette TV Commercials & Videos |
| 1953 Corvette TV Commercial Long Version Video FREE 53 vette video ad |
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1954 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1950's |
| The production was moved to St. Louis assembly plant
Redesigned camshaft increases horsepower
Corvette was offered to the general public, lifting the restriction on its sales policy.
Exterior color choices expanded for 1954 with the addition of black, blue and red to the existing white. ... |
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1955 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1950's |
| Zora Arkus-Duntov, an engineer on the Corvette team since 1953 and a former European road racer saved Corvette. He drove a prototype V8 powered Corvette and set out a new record in the Daytona “Measured Mile” at just over 150 mph which gained some much needed recognition for the Corvette. He wo... |
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1956 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1950's |
| First major body redesign for Corvette, the 1956 model features a new body, incorporating long side coves in the body behind the front wheels , outside door handles, roll-up windows and an optional removable hardtop. The 6 cylinder engine was dropped and the 265 cid V8 was now standard, though it wa... |
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1957 Chevrolet TV Commercial AD 57 Video |
Topic: Corvette TV Commercials & Videos |
| 1957 Chevrolet TV Commercial AD 57 Video |
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1957 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1950's |
| Fuel injected engine offered for the first time
4-Speed manual transmission is added as an option for the 1957 Corvette. The 1957 model Corvette is the first production car with standard fuel-injection, and produces 283-hp on a 283-ci engine. |
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1958 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1950's |
| The Corvette still undergoes improvement for 1958. The fuel injected 283 V8 now produced up to 290 bhp and the Corvette received a new body design which featured four headlights and the washboard hood which featured simulated louvers and twin decklid chrome strips. |
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1959 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1950's |
| In 1959 Corvette the "T" shifter with reverse lockout was introduced.
The 1959 Corvette lost its simulated louvers and twin decklid chrome strips on the hood. The 1963 Corvette Style was based on the Sting Ray styling/racing car. |
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1960 Chevrolet Corvette & Impala TV Commercial Video |
Topic: Corvette TV Commercials & Videos |
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette & Impala TV Commercial Video |
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1960 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1960's |
| This is the last year for heavy "teeth" in front grill
The 1960 Corvette was featured in the Route 66 TV show.
The 1960 Corvette saw an increased use of aluminum and a new rear anti-sway bar to improve handling. Corvette production reached 10,000 units for the first time. A single-seat, open-whee... |
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1961 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1960's |
| 1961 saw the first use of the now famous Corvette trademark quad taillights and was the last year to feature wide whitewall tires. The exterior styling was mildly face lifted with Bill Mitchell's duck-tail rear end and a simplified mesh grille without the previous versions' "teeth." |
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1962 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1960's |
| The bright trim pieces on the side cove was removed Engine displacement increased to 327 ci. |
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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray TV Commercial |
Topic: Corvette TV Commercials & Videos |
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray TV Commercial |
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1963 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1960's |
| In 1963, the second generation Corvette was launched and saw the debut of the beautiful Sting Ray body. For the first time a two passenger coupe body style which features a split rear-window design joined the convertible. The Corvette features fuel-injection, a knock off wheels and an independent |
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1964 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1960's |
| The 1964 Corvette features several improvements such as higher horsepower "fuelie" engine options, a smoother ride, and better insulation. The hardtop lost its split rear-window design in favor of a more conventional |
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1965 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1960's |
| In 1965, changes were done to the Corvette, such as the addition of standard four-wheel disc brakes. The styling changes, with functional front fender louvers, new wheel covers and a restyled grille. Inside, you'll see |
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1965 Corvette Mako Shark TV Commercial AD Video |
Topic: Corvette TV Commercials & Videos |
| It was built in 1965. First viewing was in Oct 5th, 1965 in Michigan. (Private corp showing) Toured Europe (London, Turin, Brussels, and Geneva) late 1965, and early 1966. Was first viewed to the public in this country in New York in April 1966 |
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1965 Corvette Stingray TV Commercial Video |
Topic: Corvette TV Commercials & Videos |
| 1965 Corvette Stingray TV Commercial Video |
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1966 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1960's |
| The 1966 Corvette featured a new egg crate grille and functional engine compartment cooling vents. A new muscle Corvette was introduced in replace of the previous year's 396 V8, the "427" with its own funnel-shaped, power bulge on the hood. At first there was RPO L36, priced at $181, was rated at 3... |
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1967 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1960's |
| The corvette got an additional engine cooling vents for 1967, and 427s got a different "power bulge" hood and more top horsepower. The new hood had a large, forward facing air scoop, usually with engine call-outs on both sides. The standard engine was a 327 V8 rated at 300 bhp. |
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1968 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1960's |
| Corvette production hit a new record of 28, 566 units.
The rare L88 engine option was still available.
Mandatory options included an aluminum radiator, heavy duty brakes, and the Muncie M-22 transmission. |
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1969 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1960's |
| Officially called the "Stingray" for the first time the coupe outsold the convertible. Choices in Engine were change with new 350 cid V8 replacing the previous 327. In addition, two Corvettes were built with the ZL1 engine. One was a canary yellow car with side pipers and the other was a Can-Am wh... |
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