So, what makes the C1 Corvette an American icon ... These new options caught the world's eye, creating a car that people wanted to show off, but this was still less than General Motors expected ...

Introduced in 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette was almost axed after only two years due to low sales. Chevrolet's introduction of the small-block V8 engine in 1955 eventually saved the sports car.

1962 was the final year for the first-generation Chevrolet Corvette ... interior doesn't show significant damage. The soft top is also solid, yet another sign that the car was stored properly.