Chevrolet Corvette: Books - History and Models (2/2)

Corvette, icône américaine (Autofocus)

The Chevrolet Corvette is one of those cars that are considered iconic. Appearing at the beginning of 1953, this American sports car has had an incredible career. Each generation has taken it ever higher, in every way.

Since its debut, the Corvette has been characterized by an innovative and modern spirit. Add to that a continuous search for performance and a highly developed sense of aesthetics. Because the Chevrolet Corvette also has an incomparable style and a famous concept called Stingray.

This book brings together thirteen magnificent Corvettes from the first seven generations. Stingray, Splitwindow, ZR-1, Pace Car Indy 500... names that evoke cars with a unique character.

Summary:

1. Corvette C1 (1960): the beginning of a legend
2. Corvette C1 (1961): concept car
3. Corvette C2 (1963): split window
4. Corvette C2 convertible (1964): pure pleasure
5. Corvette C2 convertible 427 (1967): Big Block
6. Corvette C3 convertible (1969): third of the name
7. Corvette C3 (1973): the soul of a sports car
8. Corvette C3 Limited edition Indy Pace Car (1978)
9. Corvette C3 (1979): the Shark
10. Corvette C4 (1994): new era
11. Corvette C6 convertible (2011): the enchantress
12. Corvette C6 ZR-1 (2009): Zora racer 1
13. Corvette C7 (2018): the Stingray spirit.

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Author:	Hubert Hainault
Details:	160 pages, 29 x 24 cm / 11.4 x 9 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2019)
Series:	Autofocus
ISBN:	9791028303594

Corvette, sept générations de haute performance américaine

"Corvette, sept générations de haute performance américaine" celebrates every generation of Chevrolet's iconic sports car, featuring hundreds of rare and never-before-seen photos from the GM Media Archive, and accompanied by detailed text by renowned Corvette historian Randy Leffingwell.
The author chronicles the history of America's most iconic nameplate, from Harley Earl's initial concept to the ultra-high-performance Stingray.

This book explores all aspects of the legendary sports car: history, competition, marketing, key designers and engineers such as Bill Mitchell and Zora Arkus-Duntov, owners of the famous Corvette, etc. A delight for sports car enthusiasts. A must-have classic for Corvette owners and fans.

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Author:	Randy Leffingwell
Details:	264 pages, 30.5 x 25 cm / 12 x 9.8 in, hardback
Illustrations:	400 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2018)
ISBN:	9791028302979

Corvette Passion - Tous les modèles de 1953 à nos jours

The Chevrolet Corvette, an automotive icon par excellence - often simply nicknamed "Vette". Rich in unpublished photos and illustrations and teeming with anecdotes, Corvette Passion traces the history of this beautiful American in 208 pages. A true GT whose V8 has written the most beautiful pages of the industry and motorsport.

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Author:	Benjamin Cuq
Details:	208 pages, 32 x 24 x 2 cm / 12.6 x 9 x 0.79 in, hardback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Glénat (F, 2017)
ISBN:	9782344024454

Corvette : Sport à l'américaine

After sixty-five years of existence, strong in its seniority and legitimacy, the oldest American automobile series continues to be produced in thousands of copies. First born under the Chevrolet brand in 1953 before becoming the successful model that we know today under the name of Corvette, it has inspired many designers who have never stopped working on its power, its technology and its aesthetics.

Discover in this book the history of this legendary sports car, over the seven generations that have seen it evolve, in constantly changing societal contexts.

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Author:	Serge Bellu
Details:	160 pages, 21 x 29.5 x 2.1 cm / 8.25 x 11.6 x 0.83 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Editions E/P/A (F, 2018)
ISBN:	9782851209450

Corvette (Vitesse)

Since its debut as a concept car at General Motors' Motorama in 1953, the Corvette has captivated sports car enthusiasts around the world. Thanks to the talents of Zora Arkus-Duntov and his team, it has been a star at shows, on racetracks, in movies - and in the garages of its lucky owners. The Corvette has been Chevrolet's flagship since its launch, and with the seventh generation just unveiled, it's clear that this American icon remains at the height of its glory.

In "Corvette, " author and photographer David Newhardt profiles forty-eight Corvette models spanning six generations. In addition to the author's stunning photographs, each car is accompanied by a short history, technical specifications, and details corresponding to its vintage.
Whether your favorite Corvette is a classic Sting Ray or a modern supercharged ZR1, you'll find it in these pages. Forty-eight Corvette models featured, over three hundred and fifty photos, specifications and production, history, and trivia for each model.

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Author:	David Newhardt / MBI
Details:	240 pages, 21 x 16.5 cm / 8.25 x 6.5 in, hardback
Illustrations:	350+ b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2013)
Series:	Vitesse
ISBN:	9782726897348

Chevrolet Corvette - Die US-Sportwagen-Ikone - Alle Generationen seit 1953

When the first Corvette went into production in June 1953, the mother of all American sports cars was born. A car that conquered the newly built interstate highways and fired the imagination of the middle class with its sleek fiberglass body.
With the C4, the Corvette finally made its breakthrough in Europe and cemented its reputation as a serious sports car in this country.

Finally, the sports car icon receives appropriate recognition in book form with this richly illustrated volume.

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Author:	Matthias Gerst
Details:	160 pages, 29 x 21.5 x 1.6 cm / 11.4 x 8.5 x 0.63 in, hardback
Illustrations:	180 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2022)
ISBN:	9783613044845