| Since the day that first Corvette was unveiled by | | | | have also taken a keen interest in upgrading |
| Chevrolet in 1953, all other brands of auto | | | | engine and body components to make the |
| manufacturers have been eclipsed by the shadow | | | | devilishly speedy sports cars more lightweight, |
| of this beautiful American muscle car. Corvette | | | | ensuring smoother handling on the roads, to |
| enthusiasts and collectors all over the world have | | | | ensure better economic fuel mileage, and to make |
| treasured this vehicle, and have invested | | | | their already shining beauties stand out even |
| everything to get the latest and greatest model, | | | | more. Race tracks with drag strips have even |
| as well as restoring the legacy that automotive | | | | created events where owners of these speed |
| engineer Harley Earl left behind | | | | demons can race exclusively against drivers who |
| All across the contiguous American states, | | | | share similar taste in vehicles. |
| collections of Corvette connoisseurs have formed | | | | Corvette enthusiasts clubs have flourished in |
| clubs dedicated to holding car shows in honor of | | | | nearly every city, holding monthly contests with |
| this beautiful sports car. With over fifty seven | | | | prizes awarded for things such as; best |
| years' worth of models produced, there is a | | | | restoration of original style, most stylish paint and |
| plethora of Corvette styles and designs crowding | | | | body work upgrades, best sound system |
| the streets of busy car shows, dropping the jaws | | | | modifications, and best engine upgrades |
| of Corvette enthusiasts as they pass by the | | | | modifications. This makes it even more exciting to |
| gleaming beauties, radiating their creator's | | | | own a piece of the American sports car legend, |
| engineering prowess and their mean machine | | | | and with the trophies come the bragging rights |
| appearance. Even while parked, it is impossible | | | | and the memories. Many of these clubs have |
| quell the involuntary imagination of speeding along | | | | grown so large in numbers in fact, that they hold |
| a deserted road in a Corvette with the wind | | | | raffles to give away brand new Corvettes to |
| whipping around you, the surroundings a blur as | | | | anyone lucky enough to have the winning ticket! |
| the engine's roar tears through the afternoon's | | | | This assists with future costs of hosting such |
| silence. | | | | events, and also creates a sense of belonging to |
| Apart from restoring these beautiful machines to | | | | the winners. |
| their original early model mint conditions, collectors | | | | |