| Author: Randy Leffingwell
Corvette. The name stirs the passions of auto enthusiasts around the world, conjuring images of a sports car as unique as the country in which is was created. The car first hit the showroom floors over a half century ago, and the Corvette has been engaged in a love affair with the sportscar fans every since. Long, low, sleek and powerful, the Corvette's mix of raw V-8 power and sports car elegance has made it an American icon. More intriguing than the car itself is the story behind the car. The road to becoming America's preeminent sportscar has not been an easy one, and at times the survival of the Corvette had been in doubt.
Through the meticulous research of author Randy Leffingwell, this book provides new insight into the fascinating story of this amazing automobile. Beautiful new photography the rarest Corvettes ever built along with the standard production models enthusiasts know and love make this an essential book for anyone interested in the American sportscar.
Witness Corvette's 1953 Motorama debut, the fervor generated by the Blue Flame Special and the excitement surrounding such revered Corvettes as the Indy Pace Cars and the introduction of the ZR-1. Previously unpublished Corvette stories and never-before-seen historical photographs complement 100 stunning, new color photos.
Hardbound measures 10 1/2" x 12". 384 pgs with 400 color and 50 B&W photos.
Softbound measures 8" x 9". 284 pages with 400 color and 50 B&W photos.
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