The connection between the Chevrolet Corvette and NASA's early astronauts is well known. Government regulations prevented the automaker from establishing a direct relationship, but for the tidy sum of $1.00, astronauts could lease a 'Vette for a year. It was a way for Chevy to grab some attention, and let's be honest – for folks literally riding on the tips of rockets, there are less-exciting cars to drive than a big-block Corvette.
