Chevrolet Corvette

The Corvette is iconic. Introduced in 1953 as America's first sports car, it quickly became a success. Initially a V6, it was quickly changed to a V8. In the sixties it was redesigned to the aerodynamic Stingray to be more competitive in GT racing. The 1963 model is collectible because of the one-year-only split-rear-window. The second generation was shortlived as the third generation Mako was quickly introduced and became the longest-lasting Corvette to date, lasting all the way into the eighties before being succeeded. It was used in the IMSA GT Championship and endurance racing. By the turn of the millennium it had been redesigned twice. In 2006 the Corvette lost the popup headlights it had gotten in the sixties due to safety concerns. For years it had competed in the American Le Mans Series and today competes in the WeatherTech Sports Car Championship and the World Challenge. The 25th anniversary edition was introduced in 1978. The 50th anniversary edition was introduced in 2003. The name Stingray was recently revived as a trim.