7. North America's first sports car is born
That's right, in 1953 the Chevrolet Corvette was brought to life and everything changed again. The sleek, stylish convertible was the first sports car offered to the North American market and it was a hit. It created a brand new market segment – something that's truly incredible, even by today's standards – and became known around the world.
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That's right, in 1953 the Chevrolet Corvette was brought to life and everything changed again. The sleek, stylish convertible was the first sports car offered to the North American market and it was a hit. It created a brand new market segment – something that's truly incredible, even by today's standards – and became known around the world.






