Inside Origins of the 1963 Corvette Split-Window Sting Ray
The 1963 Corvette Split-Window Coupe didn’t happen by accident. Discover the racing influence, design battles, and engineering vision that created one of Chevrolet’s greatest icons.
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Corvette Report’s BREAKING NEWS from the week of 9-26-25
Catch up on the Corvette Report’s top headlines from the week of September 26, 2025, including major GM news, Corvette culture highlights and key developments shaping the Corvette community this week.
The First Sting Ray: Inside the 1959 Stingray Racer
Explore the story of the first Sting Ray — the 1959 Stingray Racer — a groundbreaking Corvette prototype that pushed performance boundaries and influenced generations of Corvette design with its innovative engineering and racing spirit.
Bill Mitchell’s 1977 Car Classics Magazine Interview
Dive into a rare 1977 Car Classics interview with legendary Corvette designer Bill Mitchell. Hear his unfiltered thoughts on automotive design, inspiration and the creative philosophy that shaped Chevrolet’s most iconic cars, offering timeless insight into the mind behind some of Corvette’s most memorable styling moments.
Mako Shark-I 1961 Corvette Show Car: Part 2 Video
Larry Shinoda was Mitchell’s preferred, go-to stylist guy and seemed to be the best at pulling Bill’s ideas into reality. According to Peter Brock (National Corvette Museum 2017 Hall of Fame inductee), Mitchell was just as tough as Earl, but more jovial and at times profane. Bill just wanted to be “one of the guys”, but he knew what he wanted. (Brock’s book, “Corvette Sting Ray: Genesis of an American Icon” is a MUST READ for all second generation Corvette fans.) Since Larry Shinoda worked out the translation of Brock’s Q-Corvette design into the Stingray Racer, Larry was tasked to do the XP-755, “Mako Shark”. Larry was also working on the XP-720, the 1963 Sting Ray, in its development phase.
Corvette’s Founding Fathers, Peter Brock, Pt 6 of 6
Learn how Peter Brock helped shape Corvette’s performance and design ethos. From racing roots to design innovation, this final chapter in the Founding Fathers series highlights his enduring influence on America’s sports car.
Founding Fathers Pt 3: Bill Mitchell, Corvette Designer
Delve into the story of Bill Mitchell, the design force behind Corvette’s signature style. From sweeping lines to timeless aesthetics, learn how his vision defined the Corvette look.
Corvette Timeline Tales: August 22, 1957 – GM designer, Peter Brock submits sketches for a new Corvette design – VIDEO
GM designer, Peter Brock submits sketches for a new Corvette design and Chief of Styling, Bill Mitchell, approves and orders Styling to proceed with Brock’s...
