The biggest British Invasion of the U.S. wasn't during the War of 1812, nor in the 1960's when rockin' groups like The Beatles, The Who and The Rolling Stones arrived on these shores. In fact, it started in the early 1950's, and the advance foot soldiers had names like "Jaguar," "Triumph," "MG" and "Austin." The American love affair with sports cars had begun, and the Chevrolet division of General Motors decided that the best defense against the invasion was a good offense.

Unfortunately, their initial attempt - the 1953 Corvette - was a miserable failure. Although itwas an attractive looking vehicle with sleek lines and an aggressive low-to-the-ground profile, it was underpowered, handling was slow and unresponsive, and the brakes required several blocks (and legs of steel) in order to stop the machine.

Just when the company was about to shelve the project, a Russian expatriate named Zora Arkus-Dukov, a GM designer, replaced the lackluster 2 speed Powerglide with a 3 speed manual, joined to a 4.3 liter V8 power plant. These modifications transformed the Chevy Corvette from a pretty toy with lots of flash but no substance into a fire-breathing road dragon. For fifty years, the Corvette has continued to be the "Great American Sports Car." Now, if you're looking to customize the appearance of your Corvette quickly and inexpensively, you're best bet is to check out our online catalog, where you'll find pages of great deals on all kinds of Chevy Corvette Wheel sets. The Chevy Corvette Wheel is easiest way to give your car a unique look without spending a lot of money. Log on and find your Chevy Corvette Wheel set today.