Corvette C2 Stingray

 

The Corvette Stingray from 1963 to 1967 is the second generation of the iconic American sports car and the first Corvette to bear the Stingray nameplate. The C2 was also the first Corvette to introduce a coupe body style and an independent rear suspension. The 1963 model, which is three of the four examples featured in this post, is powered by a 327 cu Small-Block V8 ranging from 250 to 360 horsepower. Later C2 model years also offered the 396 and 427 cu Big-Block V8s making anywhere from 390 horsepower up to 435 horsepower. 1963 was the only model year of the Corvette Stingray coupe to have the signature split rear window. The split rear window didn't carry over for the 1964-67 model years because of safety concerns. Three gearbox options were available on the C2 Corvette: a 2-speed Powerglide automatic, a 3-speed manual, or a 4-speed manual. Like many classics of its era, the C2 Corvette Stingray contains a body made of fiberglass. It started out with drum brakes but switched to standard four-wheel disc brakes beginning for the 1965 model year. Its aerodynamic design set the standard for later Corvette generations to come. 

Overall, the second-gen Corvette Stingray is my favorite classic Corvette model and one of my favorite classic American cars due to its beautiful design, solid performance, and all-around coolness. Whenever I attend classic car shows, the Corvette C2 Stingray is usually one of the cars on display that stands out to me and I enjoy seeing the most.