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 1957 Corvette was the first mass produced American automobile to offer 1 horsepower per cubic inch of engine displacement (283hp/283ci). The Polo White color was last used in 1957. 1957 was the first year a limited slip differential and fuel injection were offered as options.