<VV> Corvair Corvette - Sloop?

[Sethracer@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/22/2004 7:22:37 AM Pacific Standard Time,  
geoffj@unm.edu writes:

The  Parts Fabrication Group of GM Engineering is directed to produce two  
fiberglass bodies for a plaster model of the Opel sports car, for the 1953  
Motorama show. [258.34]
The Opel project sports car prototype is named  Corvette, after a light fast 
type of World War II warship. The name was  suggested by Myron Scott, 
employee of Campbell-Ewald, Chevrolet's  advertising agency. Strong 
consideration had been given to naming the car  "Corvair". Chevrolet 
executives wanted a "C" word, and rejected 1500  suggestions.




Well - "Corvette" - as a ship name, goes way back. (see below) But if  you 
read a little about the WWII Corvettes, a metal ship (how ironic!) you  would be 
happy you never had to ride out a storm on one of them! Now - Can  anybody 
explain the "Chevette" - The car or the name! -Seth
 
      
Corvette (Sloop of War)
The Corvette was  typically "Brig Rigged" with only two masts. It is sometime 
called a  "Sloop of War" but should not be confused with an actual sloop.  
Corvettes had their guns arranged on a single fighting deck. A typical  
corvette would carry between 12 to 20 guns ranging between 6 to 12  pounders.  
As the ships become less well armored its ability to maneuver  increases. So 
this would make the Corvette a fast light ship that could  attack quickly but 
not bring an enormous amount of fire power to hand.