Corvette 70 Years

The One and Only

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

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There’s something for every enthusiast in Corvette 70 Years, from the classic early-generation models, to the legendary race cars, to the latest stunning mid-engine C8. Climb in and fasten your seat belt.Chevrolet’s Corvette is one of the most influential and iconic American automobiles in history, holding the mantle of America’s sports car across seven decades. In Corvette 70 Years: The One and Only, author Richard Prince offers a richly illustrated and detailed book that captures the full story of one of these legendary automobiles. Beautiful, contemporary photos and rare historical images accompany in-depth analyses of milestone cars and events. Notably, the story is told through the lens of the three dozen most influential Corvettes representing all eight generations, including the:The 1953 car that started it allNew performance heights in 1957 with fuel-injected V8Early design and engineering specials , including the 1957 SS, CERV I, Mako Shark II Landmark 1963 split-window coupeThe first of the revolutionary styled C3sAll-new 1984 C4 and powerful Callaway twin-turbos and ZR1sWorld-class 1997 C5 Ultra-high-performance C5, C6, and C7 Z06 and ZR1Revolutionary mid-engine C8 Corvette introduced in 2020Corvette racecarsCreated with the cooperation of General Motors, the book brings to light the engineering and design stories behind one of GM's most famous cars, as well as its key players. Comprising a unique perspective on a motoring legend, Corvette 70 Years truly is the one and only.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-11-22
Mått:251 x 312 x 28 mm
Vikt:1 975 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
ISBN:9780760372012

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Richard Prince has been immersed in the Corvette hobby since the 1970s. He owned and operated a full-service Corvette restoration shop from 1988 to 1995 and has been writing about and photographing Corvettes since 1991. He has authored two Corvette buyer’s guides for Motorbooks, and his work has appeared in more than 400 publications. Prince’s corporate photography clients include Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lexus, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, and Peugeot.

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"...a lavish love letter to a model Prince has cherished since he was a boy...Prince’s detailed approach to the subject yields fresh insights."

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionDream Car, 1953From Desperation to HopeOn the Path to Success, 1956–1962Corvette Goes RacingC1 Styling and Engineering SpecialsBirth of an Icon: C2 Introduction, 1963The C2 Matures, 1964–1967Keeping the Flame Burning: Corvette Racing, 1963–1967Styling and Engineering Specials of the 1960sRevolutionary Styling: C3 Introduction, 1968Performance Peak, 1969–1972Challenging Times, 1973–1982Styling and Engineering Specials of the 1970sPrivateers Keep Racing, 1968–1982A New Lease on Life: C4 Introduction, 1984Turning the Corner, 1985–1996Chevrolet Goes Racing with the C4Bold Moves: 1987–1991 Callaway and 1990–1995 ZR-1World Class: C5 Introduction, 1997The Triumph of Technology, 1998–2004Chevrolet Goes Racing with the C5Evolution, Not Revolution: C6 Introduction, 2005Continuous Development, 2006–2013The Growing Importance of Racing, 2005–2013Forward Momentum: C7 Introduction, 2014Optimization, 2014–2019Racing the Seventh Generation, 2014–2019Revolution: Introducing the Mid-Engine C8Racing the Mid-Engine C8Looking AheadAcknowledgmentsPhoto CreditsIndex