The History of the Chevrolet Corvette in 28 Images: From the C1 to the C8 We welcome the transformed new Corvette with a look back at the ways it was in years past

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25. 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The presentation of the legendary 2014 Chevrolet Corvette sent a shockwave through the industry. Highly anticipated, the car had a design that was greeted skeptically by some at the outset. But over time it has generally gained the favour of most. At the wheel, the consensus is that it is the best Corvette ever produced, hands down.

26. 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The convertible version of the 2014 Corvette was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva auto show. Spectacular all down the line, this version picked up the torch and carried on the tradition of the topless Corvette, which had been there since 1953. The angle of this image provides a good view of one of the model’s design elements that actually drew some criticism: the rear lights that were square instead of round.