* The Corvette's iconic name was coined by Chevy photographer Myron Scott.
* The first Corvette (#E53F001001) rolled of the assembly line on June 3, 1953.
* Today's 'Vette provides more power and performance per dollar than any other car worldwide.
Stingray, Mako, King of the Hill, Sledgehammer, Blue Devil, Z06: names that make the heart race.
As with baseball, the story of the Corvette is the story of America. THE HISTORY CHANNEL® enthusiastically presents this loving, comprehensive look at the life of "America's Sports Car."
The fabled Corvette was America's post-war answer to European sports cars like the Jaguar XK120 that caught the eye of servicemen stationed there. Chevrolet's phenomenally successful model has persisted for over half a century, holding its own against sports cars, muscle cars, and now supercars able to surpass 200 MPH.
From the very first show car to the blistering new models, this is the complete story of America's first - and, for many years, only - true sports car. Discover why the 'Vette's body is fiberglass, and how the legendary Mako Corvette got its name and lines. Trace the evolution of the Corvette through the years, and get behind the wheel for a blistering test drive of some of the most powerful cars ever built.
