Corvette, America’s one and only true sports car, is turning 60. On this occasion Chevrolet decided to take a look back at the early models and show us how this great car evolved into an icon. The recipe for Corvette has always been very simple. A front-mounted V8, rear-wheel drive, a plastic body, and good looks. The ‘Vette always looked great and sounded great, but it also had a couple of chinks in its armor. None of the Corvettes in history have ever been as good to drive and to live with as their European counterparts.

Also to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the car, Chevrolet unveiled the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition – the fastest, most capable convertible in Corvette’s history – as well as a 60th Anniversary Package that will be available on all 2013 Corvette models. All 2013 Corvette models, including the 427 Convertible, will be available with a 60th Anniversary Package, featuring an Arctic White exterior with a Blue Diamond leather-wrapped interior with suede accents. Convertible models will have a blue top.

Additional content includes a ZR1-style rear spoiler, special badging, gray-painted brake calipers and the “60th” logo on the wheel center caps, steering wheel and seat headrests. An optional graphics package adds full-length racing stripes in Pearl Silver Blue, including a tonal stripe stitched into the convertible top, extending the graphic theme over the roof.