Corvette C1-C7 in Review…The Most Successful Car in Detroit History?
12-12-2013, 05:58 PM
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Corvette C1-C7 in Review…The Most Successful Car in Detroit History?
Illustrated Corvette Series No. 200 1953 – 2014 Corvette
“DETROIT’S ULTIMATE SUCCESS STORY?” by K Scott Teeters as originally published in Vette magazine
In the February 2014 issue of VETTE Magazine, I celebrated my 200th installment of The Illustrated Corvette Series with a look back at the entire history of the Corvette. The title of the column is, “DETROIT’S ULTIMATE SUCCESS STORY?” The Corvette has come a very long way from being a car that many inside GM wanted to kill off to becoming General Motors’ flagship halo car.
Here is the start of the story:
2013 may be remembered as the most extraordinary year in Corvette history. Not only was 2013 the last year of the sixth generation Corvette, it was also the 60th anniversary of the first Corvette. The only way it could have been better was if the C7 have been released as a ‘13 model. Arguably, the C7 was the most anticipated Corvette ever seen.
The shining star of the ‘13 Corvette was the 60th Anniversary 427 Convertible. With Z06 looks in a roadster configuration and the mighty Z06’s LS7, 505-horsepower engine, many proclaimed it to be “the best Corvette ever!” Considering the Corvette’s legendary past, that’s a compliment worthy of appreciation. And lets not forget the Corvette Racing Team’s ZR1-based racecars. The Corvette Racing Team (as of this writing) is poised to win another championship. Lastly, let’s mention sales. With the nation in a recession and a struggling industry, things looked grim for Corvette a few years ago. 2013 Corvette sales closed out at 13,466 units, up from 2012’s 11,647 units. So, kudos to the Corvette product planners for turning buying a new Corvette into a boutique, “build your ride” experience.
Let’s go back to ‘53 when a little white, fiberglass two-seater sports car named after a warship stunned the crowds at the GM Motorama. The car was so beautiful, people said, “I want one, now!” .....The full story of this brief history of the Corvette is over at CorvetteReport.
“DETROIT’S ULTIMATE SUCCESS STORY?” by K Scott Teeters as originally published in Vette magazine
In the February 2014 issue of VETTE Magazine, I celebrated my 200th installment of The Illustrated Corvette Series with a look back at the entire history of the Corvette. The title of the column is, “DETROIT’S ULTIMATE SUCCESS STORY?” The Corvette has come a very long way from being a car that many inside GM wanted to kill off to becoming General Motors’ flagship halo car.
Here is the start of the story:
2013 may be remembered as the most extraordinary year in Corvette history. Not only was 2013 the last year of the sixth generation Corvette, it was also the 60th anniversary of the first Corvette. The only way it could have been better was if the C7 have been released as a ‘13 model. Arguably, the C7 was the most anticipated Corvette ever seen.
The shining star of the ‘13 Corvette was the 60th Anniversary 427 Convertible. With Z06 looks in a roadster configuration and the mighty Z06’s LS7, 505-horsepower engine, many proclaimed it to be “the best Corvette ever!” Considering the Corvette’s legendary past, that’s a compliment worthy of appreciation. And lets not forget the Corvette Racing Team’s ZR1-based racecars. The Corvette Racing Team (as of this writing) is poised to win another championship. Lastly, let’s mention sales. With the nation in a recession and a struggling industry, things looked grim for Corvette a few years ago. 2013 Corvette sales closed out at 13,466 units, up from 2012’s 11,647 units. So, kudos to the Corvette product planners for turning buying a new Corvette into a boutique, “build your ride” experience.
Let’s go back to ‘53 when a little white, fiberglass two-seater sports car named after a warship stunned the crowds at the GM Motorama. The car was so beautiful, people said, “I want one, now!” .....The full story of this brief history of the Corvette is over at CorvetteReport.
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12-12-2013, 11:09 PM
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Actually, the 2013 models were 59th anniversary editions. The 2014 models (C7's) are the 60th anniversary Corvettes. Remember they skipped a year.
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12-13-2013, 02:15 AM
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Since the highest horsepower C2s (FI, big blocks) Corvettes have been Ferrari challengers for 20-30% of Maranello prices.
(Some might say it's the most successful car in St. Louis and/or Bowling Green history.)
(Some might say it's the most successful car in St. Louis and/or Bowling Green history.)