Corvette: Seven Generations of American High Performance
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Randy Leffingwell
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 81.9 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 259
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Corvette: Seven Generations of American High Performance
Corvette Seven Generations of American High Performance by Randy Leffingwell presents the complete story of America’s original sports car. This digital PDF edition offers instant download access to hundreds of rare and unpublished images from GM’s media and design archives. It covers seven generations of continuous Corvette production, from the 1953 original to the 2014 Stingray.
Leffingwell’s in-depth research places the Corvette within the wider history of American sports cars and motorsport. The book combines technical and cultural context with striking photography. This is an essential digital reference for classic car enthusiasts.
Book Overview
This comprehensive volume chronicles six-plus decades of America’s longest continuously produced nameplate. Noted Corvette historian Randy Leffingwell traces the revolution and evolution of the model, from Harley Earl’s initial concept to the seventh-generation 2014 Corvette Stingray. It draws on hundreds of rare and unpublished photos from GM’s media archives and includes special gatefolds and in-depth analysis.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Seven generations of Corvette design and engineering, from the 1953 roadster to the 2014 Stingray.
- Hundreds of rare and unpublished photographs from GM’s media and design archives.
- Leffingwell’s detailed account of the Corvette’s racing history and its place in American sports car culture.
- Coverage of the car’s continuous 60-year production and its evolution from Harley Earl’s original concept.
- Special gatefolds and photographic features that highlight key models such as the 1963 split-window and the 1968 L88 convertible.
Why This Book Matters
The Corvette has defined the American sports car since 1953. It remains one of the few front-engine, two-seat, rear-drive sports cars in continuous production for six decades.
Leffingwell’s research draws on archives made available by General Motors, the National Corvette Museum, and other significant collections. This book preserves important design and racing history in one comprehensive volume.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 81.9 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 259 |
| Author | Randy Leffingwell |
| Publisher | Motorbooks |
| Publication Date | February 23, 2015 |
| Print Length | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0760346631 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0760346631 |
| Digital Edition ISBN | 978-1-62788-614-7 |
| Hardcover Edition ISBN | 978-0-76034-663-1 |
| Item Weight | 4.39 pounds |
| Dimensions | 10.25 x 1.25 x 12.5 inches |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars (43) |
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This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading applications.
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Will a physical book be shipped? No. This is a digital PDF edition delivered electronically.
Which devices are supported? The file can be read in Kindle apps, tablet readers, desktop programs, and mobile reading apps.
Add this detailed Corvette history to your digital library and explore seven generations of American high performance.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Page Count | 259 |
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