On This Day

June 30th, 1953, the first all-fiberglass-bodied American sports car, the Corvette was produced on this day by Chevrolet, and with it's sleek lines is considered one of the best car design ever produced by the American Car Industry.

White with red interior and black top was the only color combination offered. Clip in side curtains were an option to the roll-up windows. Three hundred were produced with a base price of $3,498.