Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Ten years after the original Corvette was introduced, Chevrolet introduced the second generation in 1963. Since the Corvette was now an established sports car contender and a halo car for GM, lots of effort and money went into the research and development of the second generation. With a new platform, independent rear suspension, and a stunning new body, the 1963 Corvette was one of the best-looking cars of the ’60s. The Stingray marked the introduction of the Corvette as a world-class sports car. It put American performance on the map and established the legend of Chevrolet’s sports car for decades to come (via Motor Trend).
The Corvette Stingray got its name from GM’s 1961 Stingray concept and visual resemblance to a stingray. The Stingray was one of the most fascinating examples of the famed Googie design language with closed headlights, split rear windows, bulged fenders, and a round cabin.