A superb and rare photo of the very new 1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Sting Ray musclecar, photographed for the publicity campaign!
The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports
car that has been manufactured by Chevrolet since 1953. While the style of a
car may be just as important to some as to how well the car runs, it was not
until 1927, when General Motors hired designer Harley Earl, that automotive
styling and design became important to American automobile manufacturers. What
Henry Ford did for automobile manufacturing principles, Harley Earl did for car
design. Taking its name from the corvette, a small, maneuverable fighting
frigate (the credit for the naming goes to Myron Scott), the first Corvettes
were virtually handbuilt in
The first generation Corvette, the Chevrolet Corvette C1 , was
introduced late in the 1953 model year and ended in 1962. These cars are often
referred to as the "solid-axle" models since the independent rear
suspension did not debut until the 1963 Sting Ray. 300 hand-built polo white
Corvettes were produced for the 1953 model year, making it the rarest and one
of the most sought after of all Corvettes. The 1955 model saw the introduction
of the 265 cu in (4.34 L) V8 engine offered as an option, however
the first seven off the production line featured the standard "Blue
Flame" Inline-
This is a very nice and very rare non period photo that reflects a wonderful era of Chevrolet ‘s and Corvette ‘s automotive history in a wonderful way. This is your rare chance to own this photo, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 10" (ca. 20 x 26 cm). It makes it perfectly suitable for framing.
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No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources.
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We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.
After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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