The First Real Corvette

October 25, 2017 myclassicrick Classic Car News 0

WWII H.M.S. Anchusa — The British Corvette HMS Anchusa during one of her brief spells in port on Feb. 16, 1943. Corvettes are playing a constant and notable part in the drive against U-boats. (AP Photo)

The First Real Corvette

Did you know that the name Corvette was first used on ships in the 1670s by the French Navy. These small, light, and fast ships would often be used as escorts for larger ships. These ships were usually under 100 feet long with only one gun deck, but their maneuverability and speed gave them a unique advantage against the larger ships. The Corvette Ships could out do larger ships and in the era of cannons fast moving targets they were harder to hit.

The Annual “Salon de I’Auto” automobile show opened at the Porte de Versailles in Paris April 10, 1962. .It is the first year that the show has taken place at the Porte de Versailles instead of the usual place The Grand Palais just off the Champs Elyseres. The picture shows the Chevrolet Corvette ‘Sting Ray” (AP Photo/Babout)

There were hundreds of names floating around for the usable name, but Myron Scott, a photographer, submitted the winning one. He said since the name was connected to fast ships it would be a good name and that it “rolled of the tongue” well.

The corvette ships are still used to this day, but the name is positioned with America’s sports car.

This is a limited edition Chevy Corvette, Indy Pace Car, 1978. (AP Photo)

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