The ultimate book for Corvette lovers and fans of Americas premier
high-performance vehicle.
Since the release of the first Corvette in 1953, Chevrolets flagship
sports car has become a timeless part of American culture and a
household name across the globe. No matter the model or year, one can
instantly pick out a Vette from the four chrome-ringed headlamps of the
late-1950s models to the sharp edges of the 1960s Sting Ray, the
signature curved wheel-well moldings on 1970s bodies, and up to the
aggressive aerodynamics of the Corvette C6. But while all are undeniably
beautiful machines, none approach the astonishing technology packed into
Chevrolets latest: the seventh-generation 2014 Corvette Stingray, which
marks the historic resurgence of the Stingray badge for the first time
since the mid-1970s. In The Complete Book of Corvette, American
automotive expert Mike Mueller details all of the generations, offering
the definitive, all-encompassing volume showcasing over 60 years of
Corvette history. Created in cooperation with General Motors and
illustrated with 500 color and black-and-white photos from GM?s
exclusive Design and Media Archives, the book highlights the
development, tech specs, and visual prowess of the entire Corvette line.
From that first 1953 Vette to the brand-new 2014 Corvette Stingray?the
triumphant culmination of Chevrolets longstanding sports car expertise?The
Complete Book of Corvette pays tribute to one of Americas proudest
sports car traditions and the innovative company behind it.
Condition: used, jacket torn, cover nicked
Author: Mike Mueller
ISBN: 9780760345740
Publisher: Motorbooks
Binding Type: Hardcover
Illustrations: 375 color
Pages: 304
Dimensions: 9.75 x 12 in.
Weight: 0.0
