Corvette GTP [Hardcover]

Alex Gabbard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1996

With remarkable photographs, this book focuses on one of the most popular cars in the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) series--the Corvette GTP. Included in the book is a history of the origins of the car, discussion of the competition, and interviews with GTP personalities. 166 color photos. even the most inexperienced gardeners. 24 b&w illustrations.

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Splendid at-speed photos of the Corvette and other GTP cars... -- National Speed Sport News

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Howell Pr; illustrated edition edition (December 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574270575
• ISBN-13: 978-1574270570
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #890,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars The Book's Just Like the Car, Unfulfilled Potential, March 28, 2011

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The Truth "The Truth" (Portland, oregon) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Corvette GTP (Hardcover)

Perhaps I was expecting too much from this book but then again perhaps it was written for Corvette fans unfamiliar with the GTP car and the IMSA series. It's really nothing more than a picture book that spends as much time discussing the Corvette's competition in the IMSA series as it does the Corvette itself. I was expecting much deeper insight into the technical aspects of the car including design, development, construction, and lot more information about the engines. I also expected a lot more technical pictures of the car's construction and components. It's unfortunate the author only scratched the surface of such an interesting GTP car. I'll give the book a D+ at best.

4.0 out of 5 stars CORVETTE GTP, October 27, 2009

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Todd Miller "rotorhead" (Virginia, United States) - See all my reviews
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Corvette GTP IMSA:
Anyone akin to the corvette and racing motorsports will find this book a bleesing. The book is filled with plenty of color photos as well as B/W. A development history as well as series racing teams are discussed. Then a list of surviving chassis, and current condition. All in all a great book the Corvette racing fan.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Corvette GTP(book) Alex Gabbard- Awesome book!, March 17, 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 GTP (Hardcover)

I found this book by chance, I had not known it existed, When I purchased it, I was delighted and read about the very short history(sadly) but potential this Beautiful IMSA GTP Prototype Car had and could have had.
It's a Shame, But It shows that Corvettes and Corvette Engines, GM ,Chevrolet are true First Class Marques, If your A Racing Fan like me or a Corvette Nut like me. Buy this BOOK!!