Sophia Loren, the epitome of Italian glamour ... it was a relatively modest sports car. The 1954 model, Sophia's Ride, was powered by a 235 cubic inch straight-six engine. Imagine a Corvette ...

Sophia Loren surprised many by owning a piece of American muscle: the 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster. This classic Corvette differs significantly from the high-performance models we know today.