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The Corvette in the Barn

More Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology
Series: In the Barn
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The Corvette in the Barn by Tom Cotter explores exciting stories of vintage car discoveries in unexpected places. Delving into the world of automotive treasure hunts, it presents tales of enthusiasts unravelling mysteries and stumbling upon forgotten classic cars, often hidden in barns for decades. Perfect for car lovers and adventurers, this book captures the thrill of the hunt and the joy of unearthing long-lost treasures.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories about the thrill of discovery and the excitement of unearthing classic cars hidden away in unexpected places. With tales of adventurous hunts and remarkable finds, it's perfect for travel and adventure enthusiasts who appreciate the allure of automotive history and treasure hunting.

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The Corvette in the Barn

Corvette in the Barn is a collection of true, often amazing, stories and essays about car collectors and enthusiasts who have discovered unusual and desirable cars, forgotten in all manner of locations.

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It's every car guy's fantasy—to casually peer into a long-forgotten garage, barn, or warehouse and find the car he has searched for his whole life. The Corvette in the Barn is a collection of true, often amazing, stories and essays about car collectors and enthusiasts who have discovered unusual and desirable cars, forgotten in all manner of locations from barns, to old school junkyards, to farmer's fields.

These are the stories that fuel the dreams of car collectors everywhere.

Series: In the Barn

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The Corvette in the Barn by Tom Cotter is celebrated for its captivating stories about classic car discoveries and recoveries. Readers often appreciate its engaging narrative style, which combines adventure with historical insights. The book appeals particularly to classic car enthusiasts, providing them with intriguing tales of automotive treasure hunts and the thrill of unexpected finds.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780760337974

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 September 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Motorbooks

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Keith Martin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 159.0mm

Weight: 734g

Pages: 256

About the Author

The title on TOM COTTER's business card reads: "Certified Car Geek." For the past 30 years, Cotter has worked on nearly every end of the car business: mechanic, car sales, automotive public relations and marketing executive, auto racing authority, historian, racer, collector, restorer, journalist, and author. He has authored 10 automotive books, including most of the popular In the Barn series for Motorbooks. He has written for the New York Times and Road & Track magazine. Whenever he sits down at his keyboard to write another book, you can be sure that he has grease under his fingernails. Official Website: www.cobrainthebarn.com

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