The Complete Book of Corvette - Revised & Updated: Every Model Since 1953 (Complete Book Series)

The ultimate book for Corvette lovers and fans of America s premier high-performance vehicle. Since the release of the first Corvette in 1953, Chevrolet s flagship sports car has become a timeless part of American culture and a household name across the globe. No matter the model or year, one can instantly pick out a Vette from the four chrome-ringed headlamps of the late-1950s models to the sharp edges of the 1960s Sting Ray, the signature curved wheel-well moldings on 1970s bodies, and up to the aggressive aerodynamics of the Corvette C6. But while all are undeniably beautiful machines, none approach the astonishing technology packed into Chevrolet s latest: the seventh-generation 2014 Corvette Stingray, which marks the historic resurgence of the Stingray badge for the first time since the mid-1970s. In The Complete Book of Corvette, American automotive expert Mike Mueller details all of the generations, offering the definitive, all-encompassing volume showcasing over 60 years of Corvette history. Created in cooperation with General Motors and illustrated with 500 color and black-and-white photos from GM s exclusive Design and Media Archives, the book highlights the development, tech specs, and visual prowess of the entire Corvette line. From that first 1953 Vette to the brand-new 2014 Corvette Stingray the triumphant culmination of Chevrolet s longstanding sports car expertise The Complete Book of Corvette pays tribute to one of America s proudest sports car traditions and the innovative company behind it.