| There are few material things in life that are as | | | | innovation and creativity that ultimately laid the |
| priceless as an American classic car, specifically, the | | | | groundwork for the Chevrolet models to surge in |
| Chevrolet. | | | | popularity. |
| Invented in the early 1900s, the original Chevrolets -- | | | | For instance, the Chevrolet Corvette; arguably one |
| whose namesake, Louis Chevrolet was actually a | | | | of the most sought after for those buying and selling |
| race car driver for the Buick brand -- were envisioned | | | | classic cars. Introduced in 1953, this car has been a |
| as being manufactured for the wealthy, this is | | | | mainstay in the antique automobile industry -- and is |
| evidenced by the introduction of the "Classic Six", | | | | also still in production today -- and with such inventive |
| one of Chevrolet's earliest models that also had a | | | | ideas as using fiberglass for the body to make the |
| whopping price tag of over $2000 -- a significant | | | | car faster and more aerodynamic, it is the end all, be |
| price for that day and age, and one very few people | | | | all in the classic car market. Few cars hold this |
| could actually afford. | | | | distinction: the Ford Mustang is one, and the |
| It was also because of this difference in the idea for | | | | Chevrolet Camaro is also one. |
| the vision of the company that the partnership of | | | | It is no surprise that Chevrolet is the top car to |
| Louis Chevrolet and William Durant -- the founder of | | | | typically be found in the classic car circles; given the |
| General Motors and the one who hired Mr. Chevrolet | | | | engineering masterpieces that were the engines, |
| to drive the Buick vehicles in promotional races -- | | | | which is actually the same kind -- the Chevrolet small |
| went their separate ways. This bit of history is often | | | | block V-8, today as was introduced so many |
| included in the story told by those selling classic cars, | | | | decades ago -- and the beauty and craftsmanship of |
| as it helps illustrate the richness and uniqueness of | | | | the car body itself. |
| the Chevrolet brand. | | | | Also, because Chevrolet is still built with the same |
| As the years progressed, Mr. Durant continued to | | | | passion from yesteryear, it is likely to continue to be |
| compete with Ford and Dodge by introducing | | | | among the top car for those buying and selling classic |
| automobiles with advancements in engine and body | | | | cars for many years to come. |