Corvettes Driving Through the Autumn Leaves

1. The allure of the Corvette.

The Corvette was the beginning of fiberglass construction in automobiles.  In 1953, Corvette produced an innovative vehicle made of fiberglass.  Steel was the go-to material at the time, as fiberglass was seen as a fragile and dangerous building material.  Crash-testing proved different, and Corvette began to mass produce the light-weight sports cars. 

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2. Listen to the music while you drive.

Prince wrote a very popular little jingle about a particular Corvette that went to the top of the billboard hits list.  After passing out in a backup singer's "Little Red Corvette," following an all-night recording session, Prince said that the lyrics came to him in bits and pieces as he napped.  It was one of the superstar's first big hits. 

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3. The need for speed.

Corvettes can suffice your driving need for speed... in reverse!  The 2014 Corvette Stingray was clocked at 53 miles per hour going backward.  However, testing this fun fact is not recommended.  

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4. Sometimes it's just right.

Today's Corvettes come with an array of options and designs.  In 1953, the first Corvette only came with two available add-ons.  You could add the comfort of a heater for $91 extra, and an AM radio would set you back another $145.  

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5. What's in a name, anyway?

Chevrolet makers dug deep into their imaginative side with the Corvette.  Originally code-named the Opel, Chevy's chief photographer had other things in mind.  Myron Scott is credited with naming the Corvette, and he stated that it was inspired by a class of warships. 

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