This Old Corvette: The Ultimate Tribute to America's Sports Car (Town Square Book) [Hardcover]

Michael Dregni (Author)

Book Description

Series: Town Square Book | Publication Date: July 11, 2003

A treasury of Corvette memories - short stories, essays, tall tales, and reminiscences - all devoted to the Corvette and the special role it plays in our lives. The Corvette is an American icon revered around the globe. It is a household name, art on wheels, a fantasy in curvaceous fiberglass and chrome, a full-throttled declaration of independence, a poke in the eye to the status quo, an obsession, a religion, a way of life. If ever there was a legendary sports car, the Corvette is it. Stories by well-known and respected Corvette historians and celebrities, automotive journalists, authors, and others with a tale to share are complemented by fabulous period artwork and current photographs for a nostalgic look at Corvette's influence both on the road and off.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (July 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896586227
• ISBN-13: 978-0896586222
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,673,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Way to Increase Your Corvette Pleasure!, October 16, 2003

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This review is from: This Old Corvette: The Ultimate Tribute to America's Sports Car (Town Square Book) (Hardcover)

The Corvette turned 50 this year. Yet it seems like this American icon has always been with us.

I belong to that huge majority, people who have always wanted to own a Corvette . . . but never have. I was delighted to see that this book even includes us. The first essay, "Ever Want to Buy a Corvette?," talks about all the "good" reasons why we never did buy one. I found myself there. That whetted my appetite to read about those who took the big step, and learn more about how it affected their lives.

The long and the short is that this book makes me want to own a Corvette more than ever. I hope I decide to act on that long delayed desire soon!

The book features wonderful photographs and artwork of the most gorgeous Corvettes, even showing some that have been over customized. I found my appreciation for the styling growing after I saw how little the design could be improved visually.

The essays come at the subject from every direction -- speed, buying, fixing up, sharing, and the effects on one's marriage. Less you think this is only a man's book, "Lifestyle of a Corvette Widower" will amuse you with the woman's version of the life of a man whose wife owns a 'Vette.

The book is also good on history, including a timeline of key events, tracking down one of the original cars and sharing the letter that saved the Corvette project from being scrapped in the early days.

My favorite essay was Martin Milner's about his days as an actor on "Route 66" when George Maharis and he drove their beautiful new Corvettes off to new adventures every week.

Although I cannot speak as a Corvette owner, I suspect that this book would make a great gift to someone who does indulge in that wonderful status.

Enjoy!

After you finish this wonderful book, be sure to go out for a drive (even if it's only a test drive) or a Corvette.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This Old Corvette, June 3, 2003

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"bhouseins" (Vacaville, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: This Old Corvette: The Ultimate Tribute to America's Sports Car (Town Square Book) (Hardcover)

A timely book for the the 50th anniversary of the Corvette. The stories were entertaining and well done. The authors are some of the best known people in the Corvette world and ordinary Corvette owners as well. I have two copies of this book, one for my office and one for my home. I have recomended it to all my Corvette buddies around the country. You will not be disapointed.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT, May 19, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: This Old Corvette: The Ultimate Tribute to America's Sports Car (Town Square Book) (Hardcover)

Having been into old Corvettes since the mid 70's, I was excited to see such a large and cohesive collection of actual FACTS which are missing from some of todays Corvette publications. It also makes for good reading, as the stories unfold you are taken to "way back when". Of special note is the feature on #003, the oldest surviving Corvette.