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The complete book of Corvette : every generation since 1953 / Mike Mueller.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Beverly, Mass. : Motorbooks, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2020Edition: Revised & updatedDescription: 320 pages : illustrations ; 31 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780760365212
  • 0760365210
Other title:
  • Corvette : every generation since 1953
  • Complete book of Corvette : every model since 1953
Subject(s):
Contents:
The solid-axle years -- Enter the Sting Ray -- Third time's a charm -- Better late than never -- Long live the king: ZR-1 -- 50 years young -- Thoroughly modern -- World beater -- Makin' the Ol' Man proud.
Summary: The Complete Book of Corvette is the ultimate reference to every production Corvette offered since 1953 including the all-new mid-engine Corvette Stingray. The Complete Book of Corvette covers every production model and every year of Chevrolet's legendary performance car. Every Z06 and ZR-1, racers, prototypes, Indy pace cars-they're all here, including the stunning mid-engine 2020 Corvette Stingray. Every model year is presented with an insightful text, technical specifications, and beautiful photography culled from the author's own images and GM's photographic archives. With more than sixty years of production under its belt, the Corvette remains a world-class sports car offering a fascinating development story and a stellar competition record. The Complete Book of Corvette covers all eight generations, from the first six-cylinder model in 1953 to the all-conquering L88 of the 1960s to 21st century ZR1 and Z06 to today's tour de force mid-engine Stingray-the ultimate expression of Chevrolet's and Zora Arkus Duntov's vision. Prototypes, racers, one-offs, and specialty packages also get their due as do the designers and engineers behind the iconic Corvette. It's all here in the ultimate reference for all Corvette enthusiasts.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 629.2222 M947 Available 33111010406516
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The Complete Book of Corvette covers every production model and every year of Chevrolet's legendary performance car.

Every Z06 and ZR-1, racers, prototypes, Indy pace cars--they're all here, including the stunning mid-engine 2020 Corvette Stingray. Every model year is presented with an insightful text, technical specifications, and beautiful photography culled from the author's own images and GM's photographic archives.



With more than sixty years of production under its belt, the Corvette remains a world-class sports car offering a fascinating development story and a stellar competition record. The Complete Book of Corvette covers all eight generations, from the first six-cylinder model in 1953 to the all-conquering L88 of the 1960s to 21st century ZR1 and Z06 to today's tour de force mid-engine Stingray --the ultimate expression of Chevrolet's and Zora Arkus Duntov's vision.

Prototypes, racers, one-offs, and specialty packages also get their due as do the designers and engineers behind the iconic Corvette. It's all here in the ultimate reference for all Corvette enthusiasts.

Includes index.

Previous edition: 2014.

"Includes new mid-engine Corvette Stingray"--Cover.

The solid-axle years -- Enter the Sting Ray -- Third time's a charm -- Better late than never -- Long live the king: ZR-1 -- 50 years young -- Thoroughly modern -- World beater -- Makin' the Ol' Man proud.

The Complete Book of Corvette is the ultimate reference to every production Corvette offered since 1953 including the all-new mid-engine Corvette Stingray. The Complete Book of Corvette covers every production model and every year of Chevrolet's legendary performance car. Every Z06 and ZR-1, racers, prototypes, Indy pace cars-they're all here, including the stunning mid-engine 2020 Corvette Stingray. Every model year is presented with an insightful text, technical specifications, and beautiful photography culled from the author's own images and GM's photographic archives. With more than sixty years of production under its belt, the Corvette remains a world-class sports car offering a fascinating development story and a stellar competition record. The Complete Book of Corvette covers all eight generations, from the first six-cylinder model in 1953 to the all-conquering L88 of the 1960s to 21st century ZR1 and Z06 to today's tour de force mid-engine Stingray-the ultimate expression of Chevrolet's and Zora Arkus Duntov's vision. Prototypes, racers, one-offs, and specialty packages also get their due as do the designers and engineers behind the iconic Corvette. It's all here in the ultimate reference for all Corvette enthusiasts.

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