Corvette, 1968-1982 (Sports Car Color History) [Paperback]

Mike Mueller (Author)

Book Description

Series: Sports Car Color History | Publication Date: May 14, 2000

Follow the drama that unfolded at the executive, marketing, and engineering levels of Chevrolet from 1968-82, arguably the most exciting era for Corvettes. This colorful volume delivers coverage of the mainstream 350-engined Corvettes, along with the rare 1978 Corvette Indy Pace Car and the 1982 25th Anniversary 'Vette. Additionally, considerable attention is devoted to the L88 454s and ZL1 427s, speed shops, and dealership performance package cars.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Automotive writer and photographer Mike Mueller has held staff positions with Automobile Quarterly, Corvette Fever, Muscle Car Review, and Mustang Monthly, among others. He has worked as a freelance motor journalist since 1991. A lifetime car enthusiast, Mueller has written and contributed to more than 50 automotive books, including Motorbooks’ The Complete Book of Corvette and The Complete Book of Mustang. He resides in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (May 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760304181
• ISBN-13: 978-0760304181
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,210,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mike Mueller is the author of many books, including The Complete Book of Classic GM Muscle, The Complete Book of Mustang: Every Model Since 1964, and The Complete Book of Corvette: Every Model Since 1953, all published by Motorbooks.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must read" for any true Sharkster!, November 14, 2000

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Ari Friedman (Los Angeles, California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Corvette, 1968-1982 (Sports Car Color History) (Paperback)

If what you are searching for is a book which will give you a detailed understanding of the second generation "Stingray", this is an excellent choice of reading and research material. The book starts with a basic overview of the Corvette and a solid foundation for understanding how the "shark" bodied cars fit into the evolution of this uniquely American automobile. You begin a more indepth look at the 68-82 Corvette with some of the prototypes which lead to the production model. The book then walks you thru a living history and evolution of the "C3" type Corvette. But more than a brief overview, Mike Mueller provides a detailed study of the car presented in a coherent and logical fashion. The reader comes away with an intimate knowledge of the changes and developement of this car on a year to year basis. This is a quality printed book containing many excellent pictures from General Motors archives, illustrative diagrams and original beauty photographs displaying breath taking shots of exceptional examples of Corvettes. Many facinating sidebar articles support and expand on the main body of reading material. This is a comprehensive and complete body of material in one volume which would be an excellent addition to any Corvette library. It is an excellent book for both the hard core "Vette" owner wishing to have information about his or her car in their collection of Corvette literature or the casual auto buff looking for a bit of information to round out their knowledge of a very interesting and exciting period in the history of a true American automotive icon.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book for all covette lover's., August 2, 2004

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Chris Sellick (South Australia,Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Corvette, 1968-1982 (Sports Car Color History) (Paperback)

This book is a great addition to any Corvette lover's book collection for these corvette's.Covers the history of the C3 corvette's in great detail and good colour photos throughout add value to this book.Add this book to your collection.I also recommend these books:
1)"Corvette C3:Buyer's Guide 1968-1982"
2)"How to restore & modify your Corvette 1968-1982".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on 68-82., February 1, 2009

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Jose Lopez "Jose Lopez" (Miami,Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Corvette, 1968-1982 (Sports Car Color History) (Paperback)

Love this book, I have the softcover with the 70' yellow convertible and the 82' Collector Edition on the cover. Not sure why a Different version of covers? Good Book Just like the 63-67 Corvette Book that precedes.
Would Highly Recommend.