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).

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

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00:00 Introduction and Sponsors

00:16 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