Corvette Fifty Years - Softcover

Leffingwell, Randy

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Synopsis

Officially licensed by General Motors, Corvette: Fifty Years is a colorful, nostalgic, and commemorative look at the obstacles and achievements of this classic American sports car. The book provides new insight into the fascinating story of the beloved Corvette. Witness Corvette's 1953 Motorama debut, the fervor generated by the Blue Flame Special, and the excitement surrounding the Indy Pace Cars and the ZR-1. Previously unpublished Corvette stories and never-before seen historical photographs complement 100 stunning, new color photos. From standard production models to such legendary racing models as the Sebring and Grand Sport, Leffingwell details their histories and delivers a half-century of Corvette history.About the AuthorRandy Leffingwell is the author and photographer of Mustang: Forty Years, American Muscle, and Hot Wheels: 35 Years of Speed, Power, Performance, and Attitude. He was a former staff photographer and writer with the Los Angeles Times. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.

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From the Publisher

During 2003 Chevrolet's flagship Corvette celebrates it's 50th Anniversary. Since it's introduction the Corvette has forged the reputation as a world class performance automobile priced for the masses. Fitted with independent rear suspension and four wheel disc brakes during the 1960's, Corvette technology was decades ahead of competitors and their beautiful and timeless styling make the Corvette among the most popular and collectible automobiles ever built.

About the Author

Randy Leffingwell wrote his first book, American Muscle, in 1989 while still on staff at the Los Angeles Times. Since then, he has authored another 47 titles for Motorbooks and sister publisher Voyageur Press, including his most recent Complete Book of Porsche 911 and Corvette 60 Years.He has just finished Porsche 911: Fifty Years, a reexamination of the 911 story based on nearly two dozen new interviews. He lives in southern California, about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.

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