10Dec 2022 by vettevues
Hot New 1959 Resto-Mod Corvette Unveiled By Kevin Hart

Hot New 1959 Resto-Mod Corvette Unveiled By Kevin Hart

1959 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category
SEMA PART 1A: Kevin Hart – 1959 Resto-Mod Corvette at the Magnaflow Display We are looking today at the 1959 Resto-Mod Corvette that Kevin Hart Unveiled at the SEMA 2022 Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. INTRODUCTION Text and Photos by Wayne Ellwood In an effort to provide wider dissemination of the stories we have collected for VETTE VUES subscribers, we are posting re-prints of the original articles, complete with additional photography. If you enjoy our added coverage, please feel free to subscribe to Vette Vues Magazine or send a gift subscription to a friend. We also have a digital subscription available, giving you access to all of the online editions for 12 months. Kevin Hart's Muscle Car Crew at SEMA 2022 Kevin Hart's Muscle Car Crew was featured at the…
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18Jul 2022 by controllers
1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car: This Beauty Is A Legend

1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car: This Beauty Is A Legend

1959 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvette History, Corvette News and Archives Category
1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car and Race Car Italian Auto Show Inspires a New DesignDesigning in SecretSecret Studio XA Stingray Racer Is BornThe Racer RetiresBill Mitchell’s Design LegacyWhere can you see the 1969 Corvette Stingray Concept Car? As concept cars go, the 1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car boasts a remarkable story. What began as an auto styling exercise transformed into one of the most iconic concept cars ever designed. With its Corvette performance and futuristic body, the vehicle has become one of the most easily recognizable concept cars. Here, we’ll explore the history of the 1959 Chevrolet Stingray Concept Car, its inspiration for Corvette models, and its iconic concept car status. Italian Auto Show Inspires a New Design In the fall of 1957, GM’s Vice President of Styling, Bill Mitchell,…
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C1 Corvette Overview: The Making of America’s Sports Car

C1 Corvette Overview: The Making of America’s Sports Car

How The C1 Corvette Was Made: See The Car's Evolution We are looking at the C1 Corvette's history in our overview of the first-generation Vettes. Although the C1 Chevrolet Corvette ran from 1953 through 1962, its legacy lives on in cars from more recent generations. Let's explore the significance of the Chevrolet Corvette C1's impact on America's car culture by going back and understanding the details of its history. Chevrolet created the C1 Corvette and called it the solid-axle Corvette due to the independent rear suspension that was absent until the 1963 Stingray model. Throughout its lifetime, the car had many changes, but the most important one for the C1 was when in 1955 the fuel-injected V8 engine was put in place of the straight-6 engine. The C1 Corvette has…
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30Apr 2019 by vettevues
C1 Corvette – THE HISTORY OF BODY KITS & DRESS-UP PARTS

C1 Corvette – THE HISTORY OF BODY KITS & DRESS-UP PARTS

1953 Corvette Information, 1954 Corvette Information, 1955 Corvette Information, 1956 Corvette Information, 1957 Corvette Information, 1958 Corvette Information, 1959 Corvette Information, 1960 Corvette Information, 1961 Corvette Information, 1962 Corvette Information, C1 Corvette Information, Corvette Features, Corvette History
C1 Corvette History of Body Kits and Dress-up This is the first re-post of six-part series that looks back at the various custom modifications that could be installed by an owner, contracted to a shop, or purchased as turn-key vehicles. This re-post presents additional photos to those who were selected for print in VETTE VUES. At the end of the article are links to the rest of the series or Corvette Body Kits by generations. In this series, VETTE VUES presents a photographic summary of the major trends in customization, as it has evolved through the various year groups. The treatment for each year group follows a set format. Examples of kits (or parts) that were offered in that actual time period will be presented first, followed by various retro-themed…
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