Were Corvettes Ever Metal?

The answer to that question is yes and no. Although no production Corvette was ever constructed from a metal alloy, in 1972, the folks at General Motors and Reynolds Metal Company (the makers of aluminum foil), to collaborate to build a distinctive “study vehicle”.

What year did Corvette stop using fiberglass?

The Corvette was produced using conventional fiberglass methods until the third generation in 1968, when the press-mold process was introduced.

What year did Corvette stop using metal bumpers?

The 1970-1972 Corvettes were the last to feature chrome bumpers front and rear. In 1973, due to front impact legislation requirements,, the front bumper was changed to a body-colored flexible plastic. In 1974 the rear bumper followed suit. In 1973, aluminum wheels were again listed as an option.