The production history of the Corvette Stingray goes back to the 1963 debut of the first Corvette Sting Ray (originally expressed as two words). This car, available as both a coupe and a convertible, represented the second generation (C2) of the Corvette. Advertisement
The extremely distinctive 1963 Corvette Sting Ray split-window coupe, created by legendary GM designer Bill Mitchell, was actually inspired by the aquatic stingray that moved so easily through its native habitat….

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