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A Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Classic American Cars

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Hallmark's ornaments -- with their original designs, increasing variety, and appeal to diverse customers -- have revolutionized Christmas decorating and led to the popularity of ornament collecting. Hallmark's "Classic American Cars" series, launched in 1991, celebrated beloved sports cars, pony cars, and muscle cars of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.

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Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1957 Corvette" Christmas Ornament, 1991

Christmas tree ornament

The Chevrolet Corvette debuted to mixed reviews in 1953. Enthusiasts cheered the car's arrival, but they jeered its six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. The tide began to turn in 1955 when Chevy made a V-8 and a 3-speed manual gearbox available. For 1957, Corvette's options list included a 283-horsepower fuel-injected V-8, a detachable hardtop, and a four-speed manual transmission.