The Corvette has always been an American classic. It debuted in 1953 as a two-seater sports car and has evolved into the 8th generation C8 model. The Corvette has had a long and exciting history, with many different models and redesigns along the way. Here is a look at the Corvette history from C1 to C8. The Corvette made its debut in 1953 as a two-seater sports car. It was designed by Harley Earl and introduced at the General Motors Motorama show. The first generation, or C1, Corvette was available in six different colors and had a white convertible top.The second-generation, or C2, Corvette debuted in 1963 and was available as a coupe or convertible. It was shorter and lighter than the previous generation, with a more powerful engine. As a result, the C2 Corvette is often referred to as the "Sting Ray."