1999 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 4

yellowblue The Chevrolet blend of value and performance has become an American tradition -- whether bred for the racetrack like the legendary Corvette and Camaro, or created for the pleasure of the open road. Every decade, Chevrolet has reinforced its heritage of affordable performance with quality and value crafted into each vehicle. It's not surprising that for 80 years "Genuine Chevrolet" has been America's automobile. We're proud to continue that heritage in your Chevrolet, In 1932 Chevrolet introduced the Synchro-Mesh transmission and offered a host of accessories -- including such niceties as a clock! The legacy of America's favorite sportscar began in 1953, when 319 hand-assembled white Corvettes launched the first use of a fiberglass body in a production car. iv