Corvette History 101: April 2, 1970 Mid-Engine XP-882 Debut
When the doors opened, there it was; the stunning, aggressive-looking, broad-shouldered, experimental, transverse, and mid-engine Corvette! It was fresh looking, yet it screamed “CORVETTE!”
Category: Corvette History
The Story of Fiberglass, Pt 2 1951-1953 Corvette Takes Shape
Explore how the Corvette took shape between 1951 and 1953 as Chevrolet embraced fiberglass construction to create America’s first true sports car. This chapter reveals the engineering risks, production challenges and innovative thinking that transformed experimental materials into a revolutionary lightweight body — setting Corvette apart from every other car in Detroit.
The Story of Fiberglass, Part 1 Before the Corvette: 1880-to-1953
The Long Road to Plastic Fiberglass Cars Note: This story was originally published in the November 2022 issue of Vette Vues Magazine: “Chevrolet To Make...
Corvette Timeline Tales – August
The only thing hotter than an August day in Michigan was the all-new, 1963 Corvette Sting Ray. The GM Proving Ground was first opened in 1924 and was the industry’s first dedicated automobile testing facility. Located in Milford, Michigan, the facility is huge and today has 4,000 acres, 107 buildings, and employs around 4,800 people. Some say that in the summer months, out on the 4,000 acre black asphalt surface, the temperature can reach 140-degrees!
The Mystery of the MacDonald/Simpson 1961 Corvette Special
Whatever became of the first, independent, purpose-built, 1,750-pound Corvette racer? Unless you are familiar with the early days of Corvette racing, the name Dave...
The Story of Fiberglass, Pt. 2 – Making the Plastic Corvette
Explore Part 2 of the fiberglass story and learn how Chevrolet perfected the process of building the “plastic” Corvette. From early manufacturing challenges to production breakthroughs, this chapter reveals how fiberglass construction became a defining feature of Corvette identity and innovation.
Corvette Engineer Mauri Rose – Genuine Unsung Hero
Meet Mauri Rose, the engineer and racing legend whose work influenced Corvette performance and design — blending technical mastery with motorsports passion.
Z06 Corvette Story, Pt 4 – The C7 Z06 and Z06/Z07
Dive into Part 4 of the Z06 Corvette story as the C7 Z06 and Z07 package redefine American performance. With a supercharged LT4, advanced aerodynamics and track-focused engineering, the C7 Z06 pushed Corvette into true supercar territory while honoring the legacy of the legendary Z06 badge.
