For those that don't remember 1996, it was a time of great change and hope. Michael Jordan and the Bulls were NBA champs, the Dallas Cowboys actually made, and won, Super Bowl XXX, and Dolly the sheep became the first cloned animal in history. In the automotive world, and specifically for Chevrolet, 1996 served as something of a bridge year. Chevy had just axed their world-conquering C4 Corvette ZR-1 a year earlier in 1995, and also announced that an all-new fifth generation Corvette was on the horizon for 1997. So with no ZR-1, and the entire C5 lineup, including the soon-to-be-superstar C5 Corvette Z06 still some time away, what could they do to entice the Corvette faithful to not jump ship? That's easy! Just resurrect one of the greatest names in the Corvette's illustrious history and let the world marvel at the 1996 Corvette Grand Sport!