Shark???

[MR. T.]

This is probably a stupid question, but why are 68 - 82 referred to as "Sharks" I know they were called "Stingrays" but have no idea where "Shark" comes from. :confused Sorry for such a stupid question, but unless I ask I will never know. Thanks.:J

 

[The73vetteman]

The short answer is I believe because the prototype 3rd generation Corvette was called the Mako Shark. It was actually painted the color of a shark.

I'll have to dip into my vette books to dig out more details - the ol' memory aint what it once was - and if no one else adds more detail I will do so soon.

John

 

[MR. T.]

The short answer is I believe because the prototype 3rd generation Corvette was called the Mako Shark. It was actually painted the color of a shark.

I'll have to dip into my vette books to dig out more details - the ol' memory aint what it once was - and if no one else adds more detail I will do so soon.

John

Thanks I kinda of remember reading something about the Mako Shark, now that you reminded me. It makes sense I guess.

Michael

 

[wishuwerehere82]

The 1968-1982 C3 body style was designed by Bill Mitchell based on the 1965 Mako Shark II concept car from GM.

http://www.gmphotostore.com/prodinfo.asp?number=53217447
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/prototypes/mako2.html

 

[Chas]

I read this once....

He had a Mako shark mounted in his office and had to have the vette the same color...they tryed and failed many times , until one night they took the shark out of his office and painted it to match their latest colored vette....the next day he gave his approval on the color.


Chas