While in Europe, the WWII soldiers grew fond of European sports cars, such as the MG. They liked the way these little cars handled and wanted to own one when they got back to the states. Moreover, these men came home from the war craving a U.S.-made sports car. .
At the same time Chevrolet was looking for a way to increase their sales. They figured this to be an opportune time to get ahead of the other car companies, such as Ford. They thought that sports cars were going to be the hot cars to have in the future. They decided they needed to hire some of the best car designers to make sure this car was appealing to the public. The design of a first year car is crucial on whether or not it will make it in the long run. If the public doesn't like it, the car is not going to last. The designer's Chevy picked were Zara Arkus-Duntov and Briggs Swift Cunningham (Kramer 10). .
Over the years the Corvette has changed in a number of ways, but one thing has stayed the same. One thing that hasn't changed and probably will never change is that the cars shell it is made out of fiberglass. Every Corvette ever made has been made out of fiberglass. The Corvette is the largest produced fiberglass-bodied car ever made. The reason fiberglass is used is due to the fact it is extremely light in comparison to metal (Porter 60). Weight plays a major role when creating a sports car, because it is made to handle corners like its on rails. In other words, to negotiate tight turns successfully, it is imperative the car's weight is controllable by the driver.
The other thing that makes a Corvettea Corvette? is the fact that it has a lot of horsepower compared to its weight. The Corvette has always been known to be ahead of the rest when it comes to the technology on the car. The Corvette always comes out with the first of something. When it was first produced, it was the first fiberglass body in America, also the first fuel-injected car, the first car to have an all wheel independent suspension (Porter,6).
If drinking was the true problem, then prohibition should have be instated. ... This progression was inevitable and it serves the true meaning of sport. ... While horse racing remains popular today, the horse has been replaced as a major status figure by cars. ... Cars are a major status symbol in present American sport. ... This was often true in the past. ...
How do men view sports? ... This magazine is a great example of are American culture in sports. ... The majority of the ads that are in the magazine are about cars that show rough backgrounds of jungles and deserts, showing how cars can withstand all the heat and power. One car ad says, "Tell fear to kiss your rear differential," conveying to men that having this car protects you and gives you the power to be daring. ... Men are seen as the main consumers of entertainment equipment and therefore a sports magazine that portrays a man, happily smiling, in a sea of equipment, would make any ...
This thesis will therefore look at the advantage that a car company receives from participating in car racing. ... But, as already mentioned, this thesis, which is a type case, will focus on the effect for a car manufacturer, although the results will probably be similar in any sports field. The relationship between a manufacturer and the motor sport it functions in is based on four pillars: - Popularity of the sport - Changing profile of the car manufacturer - Changing profile of the car - Entry barriers Firstly, the popularity of the sport, car racing has been popular since the crea...
They also wanted sleek and aerodynamic cars. ... This may have not been the most technologically advanced car but it would pave the way for the true performance and sports car. ... Another aspect of the 1950's American dream was the space race. ... The American Dream of the 1950's involved achieving and expanding upon the success of previous generations. ... This is how the 1950's played out the American Dream. ...
Did you ever think that we would have women driving stock cars or even thinking about playing in any male dominated sports? ... Sports is considered one of America's favorite past times, but in reality sports have encouraged a separation between males and females in American Society. ... The gender inequality is said to go far beyond the sports world, but you have male dominated organizations that support the sexes and with the separation of the sexes you can see social and cultural strains on athletes who play in opposite gender sports, because society frowns on women participating in ma...
During the last decade a very big number of immigrants had crossed the border of the United States of America to pursue the most valuable thing in life, the dream, which every American person thinks about - the American dream. ... He decides which car to buy, the number of kids to have, he makes the choice on what kind of property to make and what to tell his boss. ... It is a dream for a person who lives in America to have his own business. ... Happy and healthy family is a very big and strong wish for an American and occupies a very big part of American dream. ... Young fathers persua...
The Endless Dream America is thought of as one of most exulted and profound countries in the entire world. ... Initially, the modern business world can be held responsible for hindering the fundamental American dream. ... All they imagine is an extravagant home with five sports cars in the driveway. ... In this way people's dream of arriving to America will be ruined before they even get there. ... In a way it is very true that the rich and famous can get out of almost anything they do. ...
Just think about it, you walk from the car to work everyday, you jog from your office to the board meeting your late for, and you run from the office to your car at the end of the day. ... As I had said earlier, 'The family that exercises together stays together,' is very true. ... In the past it was always seen that men should be better at sports then women. ... This attitude is finally starting to change as women's sports are all on an upraise. ... The games became very exciting for me and I started to realize that women's sports should be just as excepted as men's s...
This was a dream come true for advertisers. ... Movie stars and sports figures helped to persuade Americans into buying all kinds of products, from clothes to cigarettes. ... Advertisers used celebrities, sports players, and other well-liked public figures. ... "The primary object of the corporation was to make money, not just make cars". ... Americans were already overwhelmed by all of the new opportunities to buy cars, appliances, and clothing. ...
