Corvette: Seven Generations of American High Performance
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (953 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760346631 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
No Corvette fan will want to miss out on this ultimate history of America's first and foremost sports car.. Explore a complete history of America's original sports car.Through hundreds of rare and unpublished photos from GM's media and design archives, special gatefolds and in-depth analysis from noted Corvette historian Randy Leffingwell, Corvette: Seven Generations of American High Performance celebrates six-plus decades of America's sports car, covering the revolution and evolution of America's longest continuously produced nameplate, from Harley Earl's initial concept to the latest seventh-generation carâ??the 2014 Corvette Stingray.Officially licensed and created in cooperation with General Motors, Corvette: Seven Generations of American High Performance focuses on the Corvette's place in popular culture as well the its engineering and design success. From the inaugural 1953 Corvette to today's stunning Stingray, this book touches on all aspects of Chevrolet's iconic sports car: history, racing, period ads, posters, memorabilia, key designers such as Bill Mitchell, engineers such as the fabled Zora Arkus-Duntov, celebrity 'Vette fans, and more. This book offers something for everyone who has ever lusted after a 'Vette
"Mr. Leffingwell’s encyclopedic knowledge of the topic, and of the players, helps immensely here, in separating the seminal from the trivial and in conveying the information concisely. a worthwhile addition." - The New York Times
Nelsen P. Smith said big fan of the Corvette and this is a great overview of it's history. I am a big fan of the Corvette and this is a great overview of it's history.. Was well liked Book was in wonderful condition Purchased for a gift. Was well liked Book was in wonderful condition.. Gerry Stoll said Five Stars. Awesome book