subject: Devoted Chevrolet Fans Have Been Around For Years [print this page] Chevrolet is an American icon in the automotive world. Motorists who are Chevy fans are totally devoted to the brand and to many of the cars. It all started back in 1911 when the company began. When a General Motors employee named William C. Durant was let go from GM, he decided to start a company with a racecar driver from Switzerland named Louis Chevrolet. GM's loss was the automotive world's gain as Chevrolets started rolling off the assembly lines to a rousing reception of motorists eager to drive them.
The first couple of popular cars were both Roadsters, one in 1914 called the Royal Mail Roadster and one in 1932 called the Sport Roadster. When the Sport was manufactured, the country was bent on frugality due to the depression so a selling feature of this vehicle was that it was a great value. In fact, it only cost buyers $445. Classic car collectors still point to the 1932 model as one of their favorites of all time.
In 1948, the Chevrolet Pickup became the rage for its functionality and attractive appearance. Families liked this car and used it as a hardworking second vehicle for hauling loads around. Farmers and businesses were fans of the truck, as well. This design was used in the war and continued to be a popular spacious model with civilians. There was ample room for three adults to sit comfortable on the bench seat. Pickups continued to be manufactured over the years.
During the 1950s, one of the most popular American sports cars of all time hit the roads, the Corvette. Various models were engineered in 1952, 1953, 1955, and 1956. They were lightweight, sporty looking, and armed with a racecar engine. A Russian engineer named Zora Arkus-Duntov, a European racecar expert, is credited for being the brains behind this well loved vehicle.
By the 1960s, the world was ready for a new muscle car and the 1963 Impala Sport Coupe was it! It came with bucket seats, hot rodders, convertible-look roof design, pointed fenders, and a rough, tough V8 engine. This car was so cool that the Beach Boys, a surfer boy musician group, sang songs about it. This car was a coveted road machine from the beginning and it has held on to its popularity over time. People have reportedly drooled over its coolness.
Another extremely popular muscle car hit the streets in 1969, the Camaro. This was a Sportster with four seats and was fast enough to hold its own in drag races and a Trans-Am championship. This auto was and is truly an icon. There are hard top versions as well as convertibles, both sought after by many. Various styles of the Camaro have been introduced over the years, all to applause of motorists everywhere. The latest models are still coveted.
As the years went on, more popular cars were introduced such as the El Camino, the Chevelle, the Hybrid Tahoe, and the Volt. For over one hundred years, Chevrolet has been cranking out amazing cars, which is why it is an American tradition. It's also why there are slews of die-hard fans in this country and around the world who would rather drive a Chevy.
