"Corvette C1" (1960)
The Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1960) with it's stylish
white side flash epitomises the early era of classic American
sports cars. The Corvette C1 was Chevrolet's answer to the growing
demand for sleek powerful cars in post-war America and by 1960 it had
matured into a true icon of automotive design. The curvaceous body
inspired by fighter jets featured four headlights, chrome accents, and
a distinctive dual-tone paint scheme giving the car a glamorous and
aggressive look.
The Corvette C1 could be powered by a range of V8
engines with the top-of-the-line model boasting a 283-cubic-inch
fuel-injected engine producing up to 315bhp. Paired with a
4-speed manual transmission the C1 offered thrilling acceleration and a
top speed approaching 150mph making it one of the fastest American
cars of its day. The independent front suspension and rear leaf springs
ensured the Corvette handled as well as it looked, giving a beautifully smooth
and confident ride.
The C1 Corvette was the first true sports car produced by the USA and it offered both exhilarating performance and
head-turning style. It is
classic 'Americana' and is a car made for the open roads and a sense of freedom that
defined an entire generation of fun loving drivers.
Framable Print.
Numbered Limited Edition of 50.
Certificate of Authenticity.
Paper size: 20 x 16 inches.
Individually signed by the artist Steve Dunn.
Price £39.95.
Shipping £7 worldwide.
Sent rolled in a stout tube.