CHEVROLET CORVETTE "C1 Introduced in 1953, the "first American sports car" was designed to appeal to drivers with a taste for sporty vehicles, in particular "GIs" returning from Europe where they had discovered the famous little English roadsters. The first version was equipped with an in-line 6-cylinder engine taken from the brand's wise sedans. Although redesigned for the Corvette, it lacked power (150 hp) and failed to deliver what the sleek bodywork promised. Chevrolet quickly rectified the situation with a 4.3-liter V8 producing almost 200 hp for the second series, as well as simplified styling. This was enough to quickly establish the Corvette as America's "sports car". Small modifications were made on a regular basis, including the adoption of 4 round headlamps in 1958, as well as increasingly powerful powertrains, including a fuel-injected engine. All these constant improvements prolonged the model's success. The last model appeared in 1961, with a sloping rear end and 4 round lights, foreshadowing those of the Stingray. For its final year of production in 1962, the Corvette was equipped with a new 327 ci V8. This was enough to set the model's all-time production record! Over 14,000 were sold that year. The model shown was launched in June 1962. It is equipped with the most powerful carburetor engine available, rated at around 340 hp, with the interesting option of a mechanical 4-speed gearbox. It has 15,100 km on the clock. Its bright red interior blends perfectly with its distinguished metallic gray exterior. A fully restored car, it will take you anywhere, devouring the asphalt to the raucous sound of its powerful V8. A timeless myth!