The 1968 Corvette introduced the market to the third generation of the Corvette, better known as the Stingray. When the first C3 hit the streets it sported a sleek new body and improved interior, but the engine options were carried over from 1967. The 1969 Corvette Stingray saw few aesthetic changes but buyers did get […] More »
By: IBxAnders | July 9, 2010
1968 introduced the world to the third generation of the Chevrolet Corvette, known by many as the Stingray. The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette still carried the Stingray name in marketing campaigns but it did not display the name anywhere on the vehicle. General Motors had tried to keep the sleek new Corvette design under wraps until […] More »
By: IBxAnders | July 8, 2010
1967 was planned to be the first year of the 3rd generation of the Chevrolet Corvette but due to delays in design and the launch of the new 1967 Camaro, the C3 was held off until 1968. However, General Motors made a move to make the 1967 Corvette one of the most sought after and […] More »
By: IBxAnders | July 7, 2010
By 1966, the Corvette ?Stingray? became a major player in the American performance car market. The influx of high performance muscle cars began to affect the Corvette’s sales, so in 1966, Chevy brought out the 427 Corvette to replace the 396 cubic inch big block offered in 1965. Using a 427 cubic inch big block […] More »
By: IBxAnders | June 30, 2010
The 1965 Corvette can be defined by two words: Sting Ray. The Sting Ray edition helped define the persona and mystique of the ?Vette over the years. This was one of the most stylish and eye-catching Corvettes ever produced. The Bill Mitchell-inspired Sting Ray is what many people consider the reigning champion of good-looking Corvettes. […] More »
By: IBxAnders | June 29, 2010
The 1964 Corvette Sting Ray (oftentimes named as “Stingray,” although this elided name refers to a later model of the same vehicle) was part of the C2 group of Corvettes by the Chevrolet manufacturing company. The C2 title indicates that the 1964 Corvette Sting Ray belongs to the second major design group of Corvettes. The […] More »
By: IBxAnders | June 26, 2010
1963 was ?year 1? for production of the second generation Corvette. It took its inspiration from a previous concept car called the ?Q Corvette,? designed by Chuck Pohlmann and Peter Brock. The C2 vehicle had an all-new look and styling compared to the first generation Corvette, with improved handling characteristics, more power and a novel […] More »
By: IBxAnders | June 24, 2010
