Chevrolet Corvette Named
After a War Ship
By David Nettles
After a War Ship
By David Nettles
Chevrolet Corvette named after a War Ship you say? Corvette
is a French word given to (nautical, historical) a flush-decked warship
of the 17th-18th centuries having a single tier of guns; it ranked next
below a frigate; In the modern navy, a lightly armed and armored blue
water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of trans-oceanic duty.
Most modern Navies of the world include War Ships in the Corvette
class in their fleets. You may remember seeing in the news ROKS
Cheonan (PCC-772) was a South Korean Pohang-class Corvette of
the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), commissioned in 1989. On 26
March 2010, it broke in two and sank near the sea border with North
Korea. North Korean torpedo from an attack submarine was believed
to be the cause of its sinking.
In 1953 the first of the classic Corvettes hand built in Flint, Michigan
named after a famous class War Ship the two door sports car was
meant to be a gentlemen's sports car. Although a Classic beauty it
was under powered with its 6 cylinder engine it almost fell by the
wayside.
The birth of the Chevrolet Corvette may not have happened had it not
been for the War. You see steel was still in short supply back in 1953
which sent the car designer looking for a new idea. A promising new
product hit the market that was durable and could be shaped into ca
car body without much trouble. And a revolution started with the
invention of fiberglass. The first of the Corvettes were hand built with
fiberglass bodies and standard Chevrolet parts.
The 53 was powered with Blue Flame 6 cylinder truck motor that
proved to be underpowered for the Corvette. It did get some upgrades
to spice it up a little a three duce intake set up and by 54 some of the
dealers were installing Paxton supercharges.
Many say had it not been for the development and release of the
small block V8 a 265 cubic inch engine of 1955 the Corvette would not
be with us today. From 1955 on the new V8 put the Chevrolet
Corvette on the map being a true performer.
Owning one of these classics today has become a matter of immense
pride. From the first to the models being built today they are stylish
and classic and many appreciate the beauty of a high powered Chevy
Corvette. Although very costly there is the attraction of their fuel
economy. For the adventurous true connoisseur they are especially
popular.
The market for restored Chevrolet Corvettes is powerful with the
invention of internet auction sites, buying and selling these classic
beauty's has become safe, easy and convenient. You can find
restored original condition better than when they were new. Another
class out there is restored using the latest technologies like disk
brakes and modern power options and air conditioning. Many get
attached and will not ever let them go.
Many enjoy keeping up with the latest of the 57 Corvette restorations
at auction and for sale. Others enjoy Corvettes through 1996 where
you can get information on the different versions C1 through C6.
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is a French word given to (nautical, historical) a flush-decked warship
of the 17th-18th centuries having a single tier of guns; it ranked next
below a frigate; In the modern navy, a lightly armed and armored blue
water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of trans-oceanic duty.
Most modern Navies of the world include War Ships in the Corvette
class in their fleets. You may remember seeing in the news ROKS
Cheonan (PCC-772) was a South Korean Pohang-class Corvette of
the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), commissioned in 1989. On 26
March 2010, it broke in two and sank near the sea border with North
Korea. North Korean torpedo from an attack submarine was believed
to be the cause of its sinking.
In 1953 the first of the classic Corvettes hand built in Flint, Michigan
named after a famous class War Ship the two door sports car was
meant to be a gentlemen's sports car. Although a Classic beauty it
was under powered with its 6 cylinder engine it almost fell by the
wayside.
The birth of the Chevrolet Corvette may not have happened had it not
been for the War. You see steel was still in short supply back in 1953
which sent the car designer looking for a new idea. A promising new
product hit the market that was durable and could be shaped into ca
car body without much trouble. And a revolution started with the
invention of fiberglass. The first of the Corvettes were hand built with
fiberglass bodies and standard Chevrolet parts.
The 53 was powered with Blue Flame 6 cylinder truck motor that
proved to be underpowered for the Corvette. It did get some upgrades
to spice it up a little a three duce intake set up and by 54 some of the
dealers were installing Paxton supercharges.
Many say had it not been for the development and release of the
small block V8 a 265 cubic inch engine of 1955 the Corvette would not
be with us today. From 1955 on the new V8 put the Chevrolet
Corvette on the map being a true performer.
Owning one of these classics today has become a matter of immense
pride. From the first to the models being built today they are stylish
and classic and many appreciate the beauty of a high powered Chevy
Corvette. Although very costly there is the attraction of their fuel
economy. For the adventurous true connoisseur they are especially
popular.
The market for restored Chevrolet Corvettes is powerful with the
invention of internet auction sites, buying and selling these classic
beauty's has become safe, easy and convenient. You can find
restored original condition better than when they were new. Another
class out there is restored using the latest technologies like disk
brakes and modern power options and air conditioning. Many get
attached and will not ever let them go.
Many enjoy keeping up with the latest of the 57 Corvette restorations
at auction and for sale. Others enjoy Corvettes through 1996 where
you can get information on the different versions C1 through C6.
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Good daily drivers like this 1986 Corvette (above) are readily available for $5,000 to $10,000.
The Chevy Corvette is one of the most sought after collector cars and as a result there are many
sources for new and used replacement parts and upgrade options. The 1959 Corvette (below)
sports a modern set of wheels and some other suspension upgrades that give the driver a better
ride.
The Chevy Corvette is one of the most sought after collector cars and as a result there are many
sources for new and used replacement parts and upgrade options. The 1959 Corvette (below)
sports a modern set of wheels and some other suspension upgrades that give the driver a better
ride.
The Lingerfelter modified Corvette below represents the state of the art
for the brand today.
for the brand today.