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Corvette model changes don't happen very often. Since America's most famous sports car debuted in 1953, there have been just four total rebuilds of this American icon. The current generation has been around since 1984. I recently tested one of the last fourth-generation Corvettes built. The production line in Bowling Green, Ky., has closed and preparations are under way to convert the factory to begin building the new model. Chevrolet officials hope that there are enough Corvettes built to last until the new model comes out. If not, dealers won't be out of stock long. Though the quality of the 1996 Corvette is excellent, its shortcomings show where Chevrolet will have to improve the new model.