There are fewer thrills in life than cruising the
Mid-Missouri backroads in the driver’s seat of your Corvette. People have held
that belief near and dear to their hearts for the past sixty years now, and we
got a feeling that it’ll be passed onto a few more generations to come.
While the Corvette back then didn’t quite match the ferocity
we see in today’s models, they were still quite the breakthrough for their
time.
The generation one Corvette was available in two options.
The 684 heavy-duty suspension package, known as the “big-brake package” and the
more unique 579E Airbox Package which was limited to only 43 units. What
separated the Airbox Package was a special sealed air intake system that drew
cool air from the front engine compartment. That more dense and cool air helped
the Corvette perform better on the track.
If you’re ever fortunate enough to witness an Airbox Edition
in person, do take advantage as they’re a true sight to behold. It just goes to
show that the masterminds at Chevrolet will always continue to improve and
innovate, and we cannot wait to see what the Corvettes of tomorrow will
feature.
