The Chevrolet Corvette has a 60th birthday today 30JUN2013, in 1953 was initiated production of the model in the USA, according the GM it is the car in longer continuous production.
Its first engine was a 150hp 3.8L six cylinder and automatic two-speed.
In 1953, the model was sold only in white and red interior.
In 1955 a V8 emerged as optional.
Until 1963 the car was only produced as convertible.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Corvette
