File:1961 Chevrolet C1 Corvette Roadster (44989039515).jpg
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Roman Red / Ermine White. The Chevrolet Motor Company was formed in 1911. The Corvette, Americas first sports car, was introduced in 1953, the first generation C1 Corvette, often referred to as the solid-axle models, built from 1953-62, featured a fibreglass body and were available as a roadster only. 1953-55; laid back headlight openings, jet pod tail lights. 1956-57; round headlights, tapered rear fenders and coved sides. 1958-60; slightly bigger car, quad headlights, new tail lights In 1961, styling was revised again, the earlier cars' chrome 'teeth' grille was replaced with a fine wire mesh insert that was finished in argent silver, headlight bezels now painted and a new 'ducktail' rear end with 4 round taillights. 1962; the side coves could no longer be painted a different colour, the chrome strakes in the cove were replaced with a grille, the rocker panel got a ribbed aluminium trim and the radiator grille was now black. The 327 introduced in 1962. 1961 engines; 245 or 270hp 283 cu in V8, fuel injected option (275 or 315hp) In 1961 Chevrolet were also selling full size cars; the base Biscayne, mid spec Bel Air and top of the line Impala and also the rear engine compact car, the Corvair |
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