Harley Earl was an automobile design expert at Chevrolet who noticed the influx of small European sports cars into the United States after World War II. He knew there was a market for a two-seat roadster and convinced Chevrolet to introduce their own version: The Chevrolet Corvette.

In 1953, the first Corvette’s were unveiled. The cars were unique in their construction. Instead of the steel bodies common for the time, the Corvette was actually built from a much lighter material—fiberglass. This innovation, combined with its Earl-designed appearance, however, was still not enough to make the car an overnight success. (more…)

 
 
  5.5 L engine
  617 hp @ 6,500 rpm
  top speed 344 km/h
  0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds
  $450,000 U.S.

 
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Many sports car owners do not drive their special vehicle on a daily basis and some who do drive their sports car regularly lack an indoor garage. With protecting the beauty and investment value of a sports car being a natural priority, it is essential for sports car enthusiasts to understand car covers.

A car cover is akin to a tarp designed to fit your sports car snugly. A cover is designed to protect the vehicle from common sources of damage. Many a sports car’s paint job has been ruined by tree sap when parked carelessly beneath a tree, and many drivers have undoubtedly noticed significant fading when paint has been exposed to the sun and elements for an extended period of time. An investment in a car cover can prevent these maladies, as well as many other common sources of vehicle damage. (more…)

Searching for a quality luxury car will inevitably bring anyone to the rather apt adjective, “exotic”. Exotic food or exotic beauty may be more clearly defined, but what really makes for an exotic sports car?

Sleek and Elegant Design

Part of what makes a particular sports car exotic is the streamlined, sleek, and smooth design, all of which serve functional purposes to the overall performance of the car.

Indeed, even exotic sports car makers know the emphasis that car enthusiasts and racers put on design per se. After all, owning an exotic sports car, in contrast to owning a car is, in itself, a status symbol. This status is endowed not only by the make of the car but also the style and visual appeal. (more…)

Sports cars are performance vehicles that provide driving satisfaction and pleasure. They allow a person to engage in the absolute driving experience and be in touch directly with the highway or road, as diametrically as possible.

In the automobile industry where economy vehicles, “family sedans”, and SUV’s have been dominating sales, sports cars definitely stand out.

These types of cars, for the able and skilled drivers, can give optimum performance on the road. Not all drivers are equally skilled, but to individuals who are capable of feeling and understanding the faint messages of these vehicles, they can indulge in a rewarding and satisfying driving experience, since sports cars are intended to be driven fairly fast. (more…)