Celebrating 70 Years of the Corvette (Kip Zeiter)

Harley J. Earl and the Le Sabre concept car left a lasting impression on the village of Watkins Glen and inspired the creation of the iconic Corvette. Discover the little-known story of how one man’s visit to the Glen forever changed the American auto industry.

Celebrating 70 years of the Corvette by Kip Zieter (IMRRC).

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00:00 The Birth of Racing in Watkins Glen

01:04 Harley Earl's Visit and the LeSabre

02:23 The Impact of the LeSabre

05:23 The Corvette's Origin Story

07:55 The Corvette Festival and Vintage Weekend

09:08 Conclusion and Acknowledgements

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This episode is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family