The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette was an incredible machine-especially for its time-and remains one of the most desirable classic cars. It had a list of firsts: it was the first to combine fuel injection with a four-speed manual transmission, and the first to offer one horsepower per cubic inch (283 of each). It won several races at the track, spurring consumers to jump at the power it offered. Chevy sold 6,339 of the classic car, almost double the previous year's totals.