Book Description
Best-selling author/photographer Randy Leffingwell delivers this colorful and nostalgic of America's most famous and successful sports car. Witness Corvette's history-making 1953 Motorama debut, flash back to the fervor generated by the Stingray, and relive the excitement surrounding the Official Indy 500 Pace Cars, the ZR-1, and others. Filled with previously unpublished Corvette stories along with never-before seen historical photographs that complement 100s of all-new color photos. From standard production models to seldom seen prototypes to such legendary racing models as the Sebring and the Grand Sport, Leffingwell documents their histories and offers up breath-taking new photographs. A full half-century of Corvette history awaits you!Los Angeles' Randy Leffingwell has authored some of Motorbooks best-selling titles including Corvette: America's Sports Car 0-7603-0135-2 and American Muscle 0-7603-1085-8.
From the Publisher
During 2003 Chevrolet's flagship Corvette celebrates it's 50th Anniversary. Since it's introduction the Corvette has forged the reputation as a world class performance automobile priced for the masses. Fitted with independent rear suspension and four wheel disc brakes during the 1960's, Corvette technology was decades ahead of competitors and their beautiful and timeless styling make the Corvette among the most popular and collectible automobiles ever built.
Corvette 50 Years FROM OUR EDITORS
Dazzling color photographs of nearly 100 Corvettes brighten this official book to mark the 50th year of America's original sports car. Historical photographs and Randy Leffingwell's carefully researched text make this large-format pictorial as authoritative as it is attractive. The pictures of development prototypes are an added treat.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Corvette: 50 Years is a stunning gift book tribute to America's Dream Car by award-winning photographer, Randy Leffingwell.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
For 50 years, the iconic Corvette has reigned as America's only sports car. In fact, it is one of the few nameplates from the 1950s that is still around today. To celebrate the Corvette's anniversary, the publisher enlisted auto historian Leffingwell, who does justice to the subject with a book officially licensed by General Motors. Proceeding in intervals by decade, the book moves through the history of the Corvette from its humble beginnings in 1953, when it sold only 300 copies, to the present day, when it sells tens of thousands and beyond. Although the history is notable, it is the photography that sets this book apart. Of the highest quality in size and reproduction, Leffingwell's more than 400 color images show the various production models, but many custom and one-off body styles are represented as well. Highly recommended.-Eric C. Shoaf, Brown Univ. Lib., Providence, RI Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.
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