The Chevrolet Corvette is a true milestone in automotive history.The iconic car started as a roadster in 1953, built at Chevrolet's legendary plant in Flint, Michigan. Designed by Harley Earl, the Corvette was the first mass-produced car to sport a fiberglass body. Today the Corvette is in its seventh generation. It?s sold over 1.5 million cars, making it a force to be reckoned with among V8 sports cars. For more go to http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/9798/0,,15757137,00.html