24. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
A full 10 years after introducing the original Corvette in 1963, Chevrolet introduced the second generation. Since the Corvette was 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, engines and most importantly, 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 in the best possible way. But best of all, it established the legend of the Chevrolet sports car for decades to come. The Corvette Stingray got its name from the GM 1961 Stingray concept and the visual resemblance to a stingray shark. With closed headlights, split rear window, bulged fenders, and a round cabin, the Stingray was one of the most fascinating examples of the famed Googie design language.