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The fiberglass-bodied two-seater Corvette captured the public's imagination with its sleek styling and sense of fun. Only 300 hand-built, white, with red interior and black convertible-top models were produced in 1953. A marked departure from other GM designs, its sporty appearance promised speed and high performance. In 1955, GM added a V-8 engine to raise the bar for the competition. hide information

The fiberglass-bodied two-seater Corvette captured the public's imagination with its sleek styling and sense of fun. Only 300 hand-built, white, with red interior and black convertible-top models were produced in 1953. A marked departure from other GM designs, its sporty appearance promised speed and high performance. In 1955, GM added a V-8 engine to raise the bar for the competition. This stamp was issued by the Postal Service on August 20, 2005 as part of the America's Sporty Cars series .