Wide availability of ice cream in the late 19th century led to new creations. In 1874, the American soda fountain shop and the profession of the soda jerk emerged with the invention of the ice cream soda.
10 most valuable Corvettes. With a new Corvette being revealed at the Detroit auto show, here are past 'Vettes that are the most valuable today. 1963 Grand Sport. The 1963 Grand Sport only barely qualifies as a production car but, going for between six and eight million dollars, it definitely qualifies as valuable.
The 1968 Corvette marked the introduction of the Shark, a longer, meaner boulevard cruiser. Though the handling was rough and Corvette still had some kinks to work out, the car was powerful and exhilarating to drive. Here are the specifications for the 1968 Corvette Shark:ee: 1  Corvettes: Learn about the history behind each model year and see Corvette photographs. 2  Corvette Specifications: Get key specifications, engine and transmission types, prices, and production totals. 3  Corvette Museum: The National Corvette Museum draws Corvette lovers from all over the world.