Corvette : Five Decades of Sports Car Speed

by Leffingwell, Randy

• ISBN13: 9780760317303
• ISBN10: 0760317305
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-11-22
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl

Summary

The name stirs the passions of car lovers around the world, conjuring images of a sports car as unique as the country in which it was created. The car first hit showroom floors half a century ago, and the Corvette has been engaged in a love affair with sports car fans ever since. Long, low, sleek, and powerful, the Corvette's mix of raw V-8 power and sports car elegance have made it a true automotive icon. After fifty years and five generations of design, the Corvette has come to be America's pre-eminent sports car, offering the ultimate driving experience. Stunning photography combined with a well-researched history of the legendary model make this an essential book for anyone interested in the American sports car.

Table of Contents

In the Beginning	p. 7
The Corvette Makes Its Debut: 1953-1955	p. 27
The Corvette Becomes a Contender: 1956-1958	p. 49
The Stretch: 1959-1962	p. 65
The Corvette: World-Class Sports Car: 1963-1967	p. 81
Company Racing Crosses the Finish Line for the Last Time: 1963-1967	p. 105
Goodbye Midyears, Hello Sharks: 1968-1982	p. 119
Corvette C4: Where Are You?: 1983-1989	p. 139
The King of the Hill: 1990-1996	p. 161
The C5 Arrives: 1997-2003	p. 177
Index	p. 191
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