Corvette: An American Classic [Hardcover]

John F. Katz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1995

The Corvette was America’s first--and sometimes only--sports car, and an instant classic from its very first appearance. This is its story, from the trailblazers of 1953 to the sexy Sting Rays of the 60s and 70s to today’s gorgeous, powerful C5. Detailed entries on every model that rolled off the assembly line, and a few that never did, and more than 200 color images make this a volume for car lovers to savor. See the very first ‘Vette, a car ahead of its time, with its fiberglass body, sporty roadster configuration, and subtle fins. Pore through pictures of each succeeding model as Chevrolet continued to break new ground. Find out how the designers worked out the kinks that hampered the success of the first generation Corvette, and ultimately turned it into a high-performance ride with street appeal. A true celebration of an American masterpiece.

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Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Pr; 1ST edition (August 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792457609
• ISBN-13: 978-0792457602
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,952,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Corvette-The only car that matters, November 21, 2002

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This review is from: Corvette: An American Classic (Hardcover)

Very nice coffee table book on the Corvette.Stunning photography and well written text.Definitely a joy to view and read.