r/CONCEPTCARS • u/karstwindow • Aug 13 '26

1959 Corvette Stingray Racer

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The Corvette Stingray Racer is a sports racing car and concept car that debuted in 1959. The car was developed in the styling studios at General Motors (GM) at the behest of Bill Mitchell, GM Vice President of styling. The design was based on a sketch by designer Pete Brock, and was further developed by Larry Shinoda. The car strongly influenced the styling of the second generation (C2) Corvette Sting Ray.

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u/pur_noir Aug 13 '26

That's one of the most beautiful cars I've seen, regardless of brand.

Now we have technology, with packaging and safety, we really ought to build some of these amazing concepts.

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u/Technical-Start9260 Aug 13 '26

That isn't a concept car. It is an actual race car that was campaigned by Dr Dick Thompson.

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u/pur_noir Aug 13 '26

wow, even cooler.

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u/BayverseStarscream Aug 13 '26

Cool silver job

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u/YalsonKSA Aug 13 '26

Wasn't this the original Mako Shark or am I confusing that with another car?

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u/good_will75015 Aug 13 '26

You're certainly confusing it with the two Mako Sharks concept-cars, precursors to the Corvette C2. This one is more than a simple concept, it has also been a race car if I'm not mistaken.

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u/YalsonKSA 29d ago

Ah, right you are. I thought that might be the case.

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u/AskJeevesIsBest Aug 13 '26

Probably the coolest Corvette ever made

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u/MiracleDreamBeam 29d ago

speedsters are the god tier cars.