This story has been around a while and in my memory the article is pretty much factual. But maybe you younger guys will appreciate it.
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1950-CHEVROLET-CLUB-2-DOOR-COUPE-81129
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1950-CHEVROLET-CLUB-2-DOOR-COUPE-81129