The Chevrolet Corvette is an
American sports car by the Chevrolet division of General Motors.
The first model was designed by Harley Earl and introduced in
1953. Myron Scott is credited for naming the car after
thecorvette, a small, maneuverable warship.[1] It has been
produced in six generations in coupe, convertible, t-top coupe,
and targa coupe body styles. Originally built in Flint,
Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri, it is currently built at a GM
assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The National Corvette
Museum, also located in Bowling Green, documents the car's
worldwide history and hosts an annual National Corvette
Homecoming. In 2003, the Corvette became the first and only American sports
car to celebrate its 50th anniversary.[2] The Chevrolet Corvette
is often marketed as, and quoted as being "America's Sports
Car". The Corvette is the official automobile of the Commonwealth
of Kentucky.
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