Standard Catalog of Corvette 1953-2005 [Paperback]

John Gunnell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0873499077 | ISBN-13: 978-0873499071 | Publication Date: August 10, 2004 | Edition: 3

Corvette enthusiasts will love this vivid full-color account of

Corvette?s development, documenting the evolution of early

prototypes to the sleek, sexy car of today! In this updated

second edition, readers will take a journey through the 51-year

history of Corvette. The book also details all models through

2005, with accurate pricing, year-by-year data and factory

specifications.

With history, pricing and the complete listing of standard

equipment and options, those wanting to research the history

and authenticity of their own Corvette or one they?re

considering will find everything they need to know in the

Standard Catalog of? Corvette. Special sections feature

Corvette racing, Indy pace cars, prototypes and more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 3 edition (August 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873499077
• ISBN-13: 978-0873499071
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,759,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent Overview W/Price List, August 23, 2005

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J. Henry - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Catalog of Corvette 1953-2005 (Paperback)

Very general overview - with a good pricelist. Covers all vette models - good info on colors and engine codes.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a very satisfying purchase, January 23, 2006

By 

J. Dugan (Boston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Catalog of Corvette 1953-2005 (Paperback)

The book is mostly very bland facts and figures. The intro to each model year is very brief and then goes straight into VINs and paint codes. I also don't like how the options and prices are written in paragraph form instead of as a list. That makes it difficult to compare between model years.
However, my biggest complaint are the book's "quality control" errors. There are a few spelling errors and there are no less than 10 pictures that are mislabled (example: a magnetic red convertible labled as an electron blue Z06). The price guide section also inexplicably contains the header: "The prices listed here represent a sample of British sports cars imported to North America, taken from the 2004 Old Cars Price Guide. If you do not see your car here , check the 2005 edition of Cars and Prices or contact the club of your British car."
There are a lot of great pictures in this book, which is its saving grace.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value and handy reference, February 16, 2008

By 

J. Gordon "John R. Gordon" (Palatine, IL 60067) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Catalog of Corvette 1953-2005 (Paperback)

For the price, this is a very nice book, providing important information on all Corvette models through 2005. It also has many good color photos. This is a nice companion book to the small Corvette Black Book. I'd recommend adding this to your Corvette book library.