Chevy introduced the first purpose-built Corvette with the SR-2. SR-2, short for “Sebring Racer” and “Sports Racing,” was a major influence on many Corvettes to come.
General Motors Head of Design Harley Earl had the SR-2 Corvette designed for his race car driver son, Jerry Earl. Mainly to deter him from racing a Ferrari.
Beautiful and sleek, it was built off a 1956 chassis. Among the upgrades it featured an extended front end, rear fin, side scoops in the body side coves, and 265-cubic-inch V8. As a racer it was a winner. And as a Corvette, it paved the way for generations to come.
If you’re on the lookout for a ’56 SR-2, bad news. Only three were produced, earning it a spot as an especially rare racing legend.
Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.
The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.
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