Author: Tom BenfordPublisher:
ISBN: 1616730919
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Corvette from the Inside
Author: Dave McLellanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Celebrations begin this year to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. There's no one more qualified than Dave McLellan to reflect upon the remarkable endurance of this legendary American icon. Dave McLellan belongs to a select group by having been the second of only three Corvette Chief Engineers to date. He is also the very first Corvette Chief Engineer to sit down and write his view of the incredible story of America's foremost sports car.In Corvette from the Inside Dave McLellan talks about his years at the center of Corvette Engineering, his take on Corvette history and many of the details that have made the Corvette a perennial favorite with millions of Americans. As McLellan describes the incredible highs and lows in the life of the Corvette, he also paints the bigger picture of the American auto industry's ability to rebuild itself whenever its survival is threatened.McLellan uses every tool at his disposal to tell his story, including original sketches and charts drawn by him exclusively for this book, scores of archival photos from GM, photos from his personal collection, and of course his own first-hand memories of 32 years at General Motors. Whether you're interested in the Corvette from an engineering perspective or simply a fan of the celebrated sports car, you'll want to own a copy of Dave McLellan's Corvette from the Inside.
All Corvettes Are Red
Author: James SchefterPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671685015
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
The inside story of the people who made the Corvette a legend for over forty years, "All Corvettes Are Red" is the result of more than eight years of research by the author into every part of the world's #1 automaker. "A true labor of love".--"Booklist". of color photos.
Chevrolet Corvette : Restoration Guide
Author: Lindsay PorterPublisher:
ISBN: 9781610608558
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This fully-illustrated restoration guide contains over 1000 detailed, step-by-step photos, featuring bodywork and frame, interior and trim, mechanicals and electrics. The book also includes a year-by-year model history from 1953 to 1996, complete with advice on which models make better restoration projects, and which models to watch out for. Whether your interest is in simply driving and maintenance, high-performance modification, or show-winning restoration, the Chevrolet Corvette Restoration Guide has information for all.
How to Build High-Performance Chevy LS1/LS6 V-8s
Author: Will HandzelPublisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 193249488X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
This new color edition is essential for the enthusiast who wants to get the most performance out of this new engine design but is only familiar with the older Chevy small-blocks. Covered is everything you need to know about these engines, including the difficult engine removal and installation, simple engine bolt-ons, electronic controls for the Generation III engine, and detailed engine builds at four different power levels.
Author: Walt Thurn
Author: Mike Mueller101 Projects for Your Corvette 1984-1996
Author: Richard NewtonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781610607933
Category : Corvette automobile
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
One of the most popular and most easily acquired Corvettes is the C4, produced from 1984 through 1996. The performance enhancements, maintenance procedures and restoration tips provided in this book provide Corvette owners a wide variety of options to upgrade their cars, all within reasonable price ranges. Projects include restoration tips, time estimates, tools needed, expertise level, and money necessary to complete the project so the reader will know what is required before starting.
Corvette Black Book
Author: Mike AntonickPublisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 9780933534490
Category : Corvette automobile
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Since 1953, the Corvette has been the quintessential, and some argue only, American sports car. Corvette Black Book is the premiere resource for enthusiasts and collectors (0-933534-47-7, 2001 Edition), packing a ton of information and taking readers on a year-by-year journey through the history of Corvette production, culminating with the 2002 model-year. For each car the author includes not only VINs, but specifications for engine blocks, heads, carburetors, alternators and distributors. Also provided are each year's base model and option prices, as well as charts of color codes. In addition, the there's a brief Corvette history and a photograph for every model year.
Corvette Racing
Author: David KimblePublisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0760343438
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Chevy’s Corvette is without question one of the most recognized sports cars in the world. Since its introduction at GM’s Motorama, Corvettes have been favorites for fans and drivers in a wide variety of racing venues, including endurance events, hillclimbs, Trans-Am, drag racing, and GT Racing. For six decades, Corvettes have battled and defeated some of the the biggest names in the sports car world—Ferrari, Porsche, Cobra, Jaguar—at storied road courses like Le Mans, Daytona, the Nürburgring, Sebring, and Laguna Seca. Beginning with the Real McCoy, a Zora Arkus-Duntov special raced at Sebring in 1956, this book draws on the history of factory-sponsored and private racing efforts, chronicling the history of the various Vettes that have been put to the test as racing machines. Noted automotive writer and renowned artist David Kimble delves deep into Vette’s on-track history to provide the most thorough Corvette racing history ever published. Corvette Racing is illustrated with rare images from GM’s media and design archives and complemented by Kimble’s own stunning cutaway artwork. For Corvette and racing fans, this book is the definitive word on Corvette’s nearly 60 years of competition.
