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Discover the people, design and marketing behind the not so humble beginning.
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If we slipped and fell on a winning lottery ticket, this is the car being shipped the next day.
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Few car models have survived 75 years of production.
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Specs are featured, but it's the story behind them that sizzles.
The Corvette may not be your absolute favourite car of all time; however, the odds are great that it is. Many of us have a particular year and model that ignites our passion. The one that we dreamed of owning since childhood and perhaps now we do. Regardless of your stage (dreaming or owning), this book is for you.
It is a large format, weighty volume of 352 pages of the highest quality paper deserving of the topic. Each ‘vette’ is described in detail with essential specifications, and more interestingly, with engaging insight as to how the car influenced the automotive enthusiasts of the day, and the effort required build a car that had so many design firsts.
Not only is each Corvette detailed by year, model, and options, but also the modified race versions. It’s fascinating to read the how, when and why of each engines’ development and introduction. One quickly realizes this car hasn’t been brought to life by pencil pushing accountants watching the bottom line, but rather passionate mavericks driven to put the best car in the world on the road.
I especially enjoyed the early period photos of the production lines, the development of prototypes, and race modified cars. It’s a remarkable origin story of this innovative sports car, from its challenging beginnings to the exotic luxury supercar that it is today.
If you’re willing to part with a copy as a gift, the recipient will be ecstatic to own it. The Corvette is not only an iconic North American vehicle, but a passion-inspiring global phenomenon as well.
MSRP: $80 CAN, $60 US
About the Author
Mike Mueller is a Georgia-based automotive writer and photographer with a passion for documenting the history and evolution of iconic car models. He has contributed to various leading automotive magazines, including Automobile Quarterly, Collectible Automobile, and Car Craft. His expertise in the automotive field is reflected in his engaging writing style and thorough research. His books include The Complete Book of Classic GM Muscle, The Complete Book of Dodge and Plymouth Muscle Cars, The Complete Book of Ford Mustang and The Complete Book of Corvette.