For your viewing (and desktop background decorating) pleasure, we give you 16 shots of classic Corvette rides, representing its first four generations:

First Generation Corvette C1 (1953–1962)

Second Generation Corvette C2 (1963–1967)

Third Generation Corvette C3 (1968–1982)

This concept is from Corvette Summer, a cult-movie starring Mark Hamill (aka, Luke Skywalker).

The “Aerovette” was a concept from DMC owner and visionary / coke dealer John DeLorean.

Fourth Generation Corvette C4 (1984–1996)

Chevrolet’s Corvette Centennial Special Edition boasts “enhanced technological offerings as well as subtle design details.” Check out an interview with Corvette Exterior Designer Kirk Bennion and Product Manager Harlan Charles share inspiration to creating the Centennial Edition Corvette and how this car, and the auto maker, continues to embrace its racing roots.

Watch as a 638 horsepower 6.2L super-charged LS9 engine is hand built from start to finish at the GM Performance Build Center in Wixom, Michigan.

The LS9 is made for the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the most powerful engine General Motors builds. With the new Corvette Engine Build Experience, customers of the Corvette ZR1 or Z06 choose an option to come to Wixom and, under supervision of skilled professional engine builders, actually build the very LS7 or LS9 Engine that will later be installed their own Corvette.

Alright, listen – we like people who go a little DIY with their vehicles – personalizing and what not. But this, this we cannot abide. What is being dubbed the “Dragon-Vette” is really an abomination to the names Chevrolet, Corvette and automobile owners worldwide.

The customized Shi-vette was spotted in Evansville, Indiana by a member of Corvette Forum, and what started as a red with silver racing stripe Corvette became this disaster.

Spray painted stripes, taped on chrome trim, Harley Davidson headlight visors to accentuate the tail lights, stuck on custom lettering and a dragon sculpture on the hood. “It’s breathtaking in its fearless horribleness.”

Is…is that a golden bull on the dash? Or a duck? A poodle? It doesn’t look like a dragon, that’s for sure.

The Source: Jalopnik

Everything was going well for this Corvette race car over the weekend, until a fire started melting his rear tires! Something like a tire fire (heh, that rhymes!) can really ruin your time trials – but the pictures are pretty fantastic to look at. have a look at the event shots (courtesy of Jalopnik) below.

Eight American Le Mans Series GT1 manufacturers and team championships

Five-time 24 Hours of Le Mans class champions

74 victories in international sports car competition

Included in the GT1 Championship Edition package:

Graphics inspired by C6.R livery feature Corvette Racing “Jake” mascot, ALMS championships, and driver flags

ZR1-style body color full-width spoiler and chrome wheels

Custom leather-wrapped ebony interior with exclusive yellow accent stitching

GT1 embroidery on leather seats, instrument panel, and center console armrest

Special engine cover with carbon pattern and yellow Corvette lettering

Windshield banner (owner installed)

GT1 Championship Edition to be produced in Corvette coupe, convertible and Z06 models in spring 2009:

Available in 45U Velocity Yellow (with black headlamps) or 41U Black

Specific VIN sequence 300001 series for 45U Velocity Yellow representing the No. 3 Corvette C6.R

Specific VIN sequence 400001 series for 41U Black representing the No. 4 Corvette C6.R

Production limited to 100 per each color and body style combination (600 total)

Coupe and convertible versions also include Z51 Performance Package and NPP Performance Exhaust

Optional MX0 6-speed paddle shift automatic on coupe and convertible

Optional C2L dual roof package on coupe

Optional U3U Navigation System on all models

Photos & words from the official Chevrolet Press Release