The Chevys That Made Chevrolet

Rocky1974 · 12-21-2013, 04:21 PM

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/the-c...de-chevrolet#1

SSpartan117 · 12-22-2013, 12:54 PM

Kind of sad that the 5th gen didn't get a mention in that article. It was huge sales success when GM (Chevy) needed one the most. In fact, I remember reading an article in 2009 that had stated that although the volt was being touted by the media as GM's savior, its real success was going to be determined by the Camaro and Cruze (which did get acknowledged).

Rocky1974 · 12-22-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SSpartan117

Kind of sad that the 5th gen didn't get a mention in that article. It was huge sales success when GM (Chevy) needed one the most. In fact, I remember reading an article in 2009 that had stated that although the volt was being touted by the media as GM's savior, its real success was going to be determined by the Camaro and Cruze (which did get acknowledged).

Look at the other link I posted. Several 5th gens on that list. But I agree, the Camaro was probably the 2nd biggest factor in saving GM. There are some cool cars in that article though.

AZCamaroFan · 12-22-2013, 01:16 PM

1983 Monte Carlo?!

rebelyell22 · 12-22-2013, 03:51 PM

How many 5th gens have been sold? Has to be close to 500k

ChrisBlair · 12-23-2013, 11:24 AM

I got to the '53 Corvette and stopped. That's not a car that made Chevy in my opinion so I question the criteria the creators of the list used. I would agree the Corvette as a model certainly did, but not the '53, with its V6, poor ergonomics even by early '50s standards, and vaguely effeminate styling (hey, that's according to contemporary pundits). Starting in '55 it helped shape Chevy but not before.

Angrybird 12 · 12-23-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

I got to the '53 Corvette and stopped. That's not a car that made Chevy in my opinion so I question the criteria the creators of the list used. I would agree the Corvette as a model certainly did, but not the '53, with its V6, poor ergonomics even by early '50s standards, and vaguely effeminate styling (hey, that's according to contemporary pundits). Starting in '55 it helped shape Chevy but not before.

The 53 had a straight 6 not a V6....

31B · 12-23-2013, 11:39 AM

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/camar...ars-15-coolest

Nice article. Here is one bout Camaros

ChrisBlair · 12-23-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

The 53 had a straight 6 not a V6....

Even worse!

Angrybird 12 · 12-23-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

Even worse!

It had a whopping 150 HP gross.... And a 2 speed Powerglide transmission..

05stram · 12-23-2013, 05:00 PM

The 2014 Stingray made Chevrolet? The car has been out less than a quarter and it made the company? The 1953 Corvette was a first in design for GM - fiberglass, curved raked safety glass, tuned independent front suspension, and triple carbs on the blue flame six cylinder. The real Corvette did not start to shine until 55 or 56 imho.

12-22-2013, 03:51 PM	#5
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12-23-2013, 11:24 AM	#6
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	I got to the '53 Corvette and stopped. That's not a car that made Chevy in my opinion so I question the criteria the creators of the list used. I would agree the Corvette as a model certainly did, but not the '53, with its V6, poor ergonomics even by early '50s standards, and vaguely effeminate styling (hey, that's according to contemporary pundits). Starting in '55 it helped shape Chevy but not before. __________________

12-21-2013, 04:21 PM	#1
Rocky1974 Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS M6 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Garrison,KY Posts: 1,548 View My Garage	The Chevys That Made Chevrolet http://editorial.autos.msn.com/the-c...de-chevrolet#1 __________________ 2010 RJT 2SS M6, Kooks Long Tubes, NPP Exhaust, CAI Cold Air w/Jannetty Scoop, RotoFab Washer Bottle, Elite Engineering Catch Can, MGW Shifter w/ZL1 Shaft and Knob, 2015 SS Sedan Steering Wheel and Air Bag, 2012 Heater Hose Conversion, 2012 Power Seat Conversion, RS Head Lights,Gen5DIY RS Conversion Harness, LED Fog Lamp Bulbs, Backup Camera Kit, NLP Spoiler, SLP Splitter, ZL1 Rockers and Diffuser, Color Matched Shark Fin, RS Roof Mouldings, Painted White Stripes, WCC LS3 Emblems, Heritage Grille and Blacked Out Tail Light Panel w/Retro SS Emblems, 416 RWHP, 411 RWT, Tuned by BlueCat.

12-22-2013, 12:54 PM	#2
SSpartan117 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 149	Kind of sad that the 5th gen didn't get a mention in that article. It was huge sales success when GM (Chevy) needed one the most. In fact, I remember reading an article in 2009 that had stated that although the volt was being touted by the media as GM's savior, its real success was going to be determined by the Camaro and Cruze (which did get acknowledged).

12-22-2013, 01:16 PM	#4
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,450	1983 Monte Carlo?!

12-23-2013, 11:39 AM	#8
31B Drives: 2014 Black 1SS A6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cameron, NC Posts: 659	http://editorial.autos.msn.com/camar...ars-15-coolest Nice article. Here is one bout Camaros

12-23-2013, 05:00 PM	#11
05stram Drives: 2013 RS - 2013 2SS/RS - 1971 RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,027	The 2014 Stingray made Chevrolet? The car has been out less than a quarter and it made the company? The 1953 Corvette was a first in design for GM - fiberglass, curved raked safety glass, tuned independent front suspension, and triple carbs on the blue flame six cylinder. The real Corvette did not start to shine until 55 or 56 imho.

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