Details every model, including prototypes and factory racers.

A Comprehensive review of the 50 year history of America's one true sports car, The Ultimate History of Corvette charts a remarkable success story from its origins to the present day. The book is illustrated with numerous super ] photographs that chart in remarkable detail the development of the Corvette and its prototypes. Here is the fascinating story of a true pedigree sports car that has become a quintessential part of the very fabric of the USA

Our landscape format Encyclopedia series in the 12 x 9 1/4 trim size have been so popular that we have created a more portable format for those who are interested in a smaller paperback edition. Beautifully illustrated throughout in full color. A great value and perfectly sized for gift giving.

Chevy’s Corvette is without question one of the most recognized sports cars in the world. Since its introduction at GM’s Motorama, Corvettes have been favorites for fans and drivers in a wide variety of racing venues, including endurance events, hillclimbs, Trans-Am, drag racing, and GT Racing. For six decades, Corvettes have battled and defeated some of the the biggest names in the sports car world—Ferrari, Porsche, Cobra, Jaguar—at storied road courses like Le Mans, Daytona, the Nürburgring, Sebring, and Laguna Seca.Beginning with the Real McCoy, a Zora Arkus-Duntov special raced at Sebring in 1956, this book draws on the history of factory-sponsored and private racing efforts, chronicling the history of the various Vettes that have been put to the test as racing machines. Noted automotive writer and renowned artist David Kimble delves deep into Vette’s on-track history to provide the most thorough Corvette racing history ever published. Corvette Racing is illustrated with rare images from GM’s media and design archives and complemented by Kimble’s own stunning cutaway artwork. For Corvette and racing fans, this book is the definitive word on Corvette’s nearly 60 years of competition.

The richly illustrated Corvette70 Years is a complete history of America’s only sports car, detailing engineering, design, and key players.

America's love affair with the automobile really revved up in 1953 when General Motors debuted America's first real performance car: the Corvette. Designed by legendary Harley Earl, the Corvette has been in continuous production ever since and has garnered loyal fans all over the world. Corvette pays tribute to this legendary automobile, from its shaky infancy and the - more chrome, more power--years of the early sixties, to the Sting Ray era all the way through to today's sophisticated, ultra-powerful 'sporting weapon.' This is the ultimate Vette reference book, featuring a model-by-model history and technical specs and for each car. Lavishly illustrated with dramatic color photographs detailing the evolution of the Corvette--from the inside out--this book has been newly revised for 2005 with updated information and new photographs.

Race Down Memory Lane with a Nostalgic Collection of History and Trivia About the Heart of America's Classic Cars-The Chevrolet Corvette! If you are a classic cars fan, this book will be a perfect addition to your collection... Corvettes have been a staple of American vehicles and society, from rare models to the most commonly issued and everything in between. First created in 1953, Corvette has been a symbol of freedom, youth, and speed, especially during the 1960s when these cars were the "it" car. Within these pages, you will find the most exclusive collection of history and facts. Corvettes have been featured in songs, movies, and TV shows, furthering their importance in American culture. Competitive, racy, daring, and intriguing-these little-known facts and trivia questions are sure to put even the most fanatic of car lover's knowledge to the test. You will get a taste of the real history from purchase rates, to specialized features, models and popular car make colors, CEOs and famous races, this book has a little everything to put your skills to the test! So, what are you waiting for? Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click," and Get Your Copy Today!

The inside story of the people who made the Corvette a legend for over forty years, "All Corvettes Are Red" is the result of more than eight years of research by the author into every part of the world's #1 automaker. "A true labor of love".--"Booklist". of color photos.

Celebrations begin this year to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. There's no one more qualified than Dave McLellan to reflect upon the remarkable endurance of this legendary American icon. Dave McLellan belongs to a select group by having been the second of only three Corvette Chief Engineers to date. He is also the very first Corvette Chief Engineer to sit down and write his view of the incredible story of America's foremost sports car.In Corvette from the Inside Dave McLellan talks about his years at the center of Corvette Engineering, his take on Corvette history and many of the details that have made the Corvette a perennial favorite with millions of Americans. As McLellan describes the incredible highs and lows in the life of the Corvette, he also paints the bigger picture of the American auto industry's ability to rebuild itself whenever its survival is threatened.McLellan uses every tool at his disposal to tell his story, including original sketches and charts drawn by him exclusively for this book, scores of archival photos from GM, photos from his personal collection, and of course his own first-hand memories of 32 years at General Motors. Whether you're interested in the Corvette from an engineering perspective or simply a fan of the celebrated sports car, you'll want to own a copy of Dave McLellan's Corvette from the Inside.

Zora Arkus-Duntov: The Legend Behind Corvette tells the story of how a gifted engineer brought up by Russian Revolutionary parents became the guiding force behind the legendary American sports car, and in the process attained the elite status of American legend himself. Author Jerry Burton, founding editor and current editorial director of Corvette Quarterly, has worked with many of Zora's friends and colleagues, as well as his widow Elfi, to write the first major biography of Zora Arkus-Duntov. Burton has illustrated his book with hundreds of unpublished photos, blueprints, and archival documents.This book puts Duntov in the perspective needed to understand his achievements as a Russian-Jewish immigrant fighting to make his mark at General Motors.