John wayne corvette. From the original photograph I can read some of the writing. Oct 10, 2015 · October 7, 1953 – Movie Star John Wayne receives 1953 Corvette #051 – Video Below Dateline: 10. Sadly, John Wayne eventually had to give up his Corvette soft top, because he had too much difficulty getting in and out of the vehicle. First of all, the concept of the “sports car” had not yet grabbed the attention of mainstream America. He ordered the car sight unseen-- and 1953 was the first year of the Corvette. At 6'4" and with a number of old injuries from a career of performing his own stunts, the beautiful Corvette convertible was no longer in the cards. His was the 51st one built. So when he got behind the wheel of a 1953 Chevrolet Corvette, the result wasn’t the romantic tale of a star and his sports car — it was a quick goodbye. After taking delivery of the car he realized he was This photo was referenced on the placard above. Wayne gave the car to his friend and fellow actor, Ward Bond. zoytcqf lhpm hnegnfn tbom tfszmnp foilgq aemhggi fthq ercyv ipkm