One of American cars of today's leading brands, Chevrolet, was founded almost 100 years ago. Louis Chevrolet was a Swiss racecar driver who had created your own car. William Durant, founder of General Motors, was forced out of GM management in 1910. Durant began producing designs Chevrolet in 1911 as a way to rebuild his own reputation. At the end of the decade, Chevrolet's success has allowed Durant to buy a majority stake in GM, Chevrolet has become part of the name of GM, and Durant was president of General Motors. Although Chevy began as an independent company, the company was joined General Motors in 1916.

Since the beginning of Chevrolet, all vehicles, car or truck, especially in the early years, was based on Ford's original designs, including the Model T. Thereafter, however, two very different car companies arisen. In these early years was known for Chevy technologically innovative designs and unique style. Enter the automobile market to compete with the Model T Ford, Chevrolet and Durant created important models would become very important in automotive history. The 1914 "Classic Six" had a 4.9 L, 6 cylinder, with a maximum speed of 15 km per hour. The Model D V8 roadster was introduced in 1918, the first in a long line of Chevy V8 engines.

Chevrolet first used his now famous "bowtie" logo in 1913, said he was inspired wallpaper Durant saw in a French hotel. The Chevrolet company played an important role in the early auto industry in America. Chevy is widely known for some of the most memorable vehicles ever produced, like the Corvette, one of the most recognizable vehicles sold in the U.S..

Chevrolet is known for his influence on American cars during the 1950s and 1960s. The history of Bel Air, Chevrolet car model "premium" began in 1953. The Bel Air was notable for its use of chrome trim, both inside and out, soon to be seen in almost all the popular 1950s and 1960s cars. Many of the Chevy models of the mid-50's are still very popular among car collectors today. Take, for example, the '55 Chevy, available in coupe convertible, hardtop, and 2 – or 4 – door sedan versions. At the same time, is said to be far superior in style to any provision of a Ford or Plymouth car, especially because of its classic chrome accents and refined. The small-block V8 introduced in 1955, remains in the continuous production of this day. Other innovations included Chevy this time the first fuel injection engine in 1957.

Chevrolet was the first American car manufacturer to build more than 3 million vehicles a year, to do so in 1964. In 1966, Chevrolet introduced its all-new Camaro, which became a hit for model year 1967. At the end of its first model year, the Camaro has joined the phenomenon of "pony car", and the first Camaro SS version became the pace car at the Indy 500.

Today, both the Bel Air '55 Camaro and remain two of the most sought after classic cars, not to mention the most recognizable. The name Chevy has earned the loyalty of their owners, and thirty to forty years, models Chevrolet are very popular both on roads and in the classic car shows, a tribute to their durability and classic appeal.

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