Corvette Mako Shark Concept
All of the automotive world knows about the 1963 Corvette Stingray’s unique styling, but where does it come from? In 1961, Chevrolet presented the Mako Shark Concept car, a roadster with all the Corvette design cues and a special paint job that resembled a shark (via General Motors).
The legend says that designer, Harley Earl, got the idea when he was out on a shark fishing trip and that he tortured GM’s design department employees to match the fish’s color. However, Mako Shark became one of the most sought-after concepts of the decade and a true design icon.