Corvette 70 Years

Name: Corvette 70 Years
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SKU: 9780760372012
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The One and Only

By Richard Prince

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Corvette 70 Years by Richard Prince is a comprehensive exploration of the iconic Chevrolet Corvette's evolution over seven decades. The book delves into the car's design, engineering, and culture, charting its development from its inception to its present era. It's an engaging journey for automobile enthusiasts, highlighting the Corvette's significant milestones and its impact on the automotive landscape.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about iconic automobiles and their evolution over the decades. It's a celebration of a classic car's history, offering insights into the engineering, design, and cultural impact that have kept it a beloved staple on roads and in car enthusiast circles worldwide.

The richly illustrated Corvette 70 Years is a complete history of America's only sports car, detailing engineering, design, and key players.

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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 all
New performance heights in 1957 with fuel-injected V8
Early design and engineering specials, including the 1957 SS, CERV I, Mako Shark II
Landmark 1963 split-window coupe
The first of the revolutionary styled C3s
All-new 1984 C4 and powerful Callaway twin-turbos and ZR1s
World-class 1997 C5
Ultra-high-performance C5, C6, and C7 Z06 and ZR1
Revolutionary mid-engine C8 Corvette introduced in 2020
Corvette racecars

Created 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.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The book is praised as a lavish tribute to the Corvette, filled with detailed insights that reflect the author's lifelong admiration for the model. It is well-suited for Corvette enthusiasts, offering fresh perspectives on this iconic car.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780760372012

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Motorbooks

Illustration: 250+ color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 305.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 1592g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

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.