Corvette Enthusiasts have always been grateful for the all-new second generation Corvette design of 1956-57. Since the sports car's debut in 1953 had not made the hoped-for impression, it was going to be scrapped. However with the success of the Ford Thunderbird, the Corvette was tastefully redesigned and proclaimed as :America's only true sports car" And it was quick! 265 cui, 0-60 mph in 8.6 sec. Top speed 122 mph