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

Corvette Passion - Tous les modèles de 1953 à nos jours

A true automotive icon, the Chevrolet Corvette, often simply called the "Vette, " holds a unique place in car history. Richly illustrated with many previously unpublished photos and documents, "Corvette Passion" tells the story of this great American sports car across 208 pages. A genuine GT powered by its legendary V8, it has left a lasting mark on both the automotive industry and motorsport.

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Corvette, icône américaine (Autofocus)

The Chevrolet Corvette is a true automotive icon. Introduced in early 1953, this American sports car has enjoyed an outstanding career. Each generation has raised the bar in design, technology, and performance.

From the start, the Corvette has stood for innovation and a modern spirit. It combines continuous performance development with a strong and distinctive design. The Stingray concept in particular defines its unique style.

This book features thirteen outstanding Corvettes from the first seven generations. Names such as Stingray, Split Window, ZR-1, and Indy 500 Pace Car represent cars with a strong and individual 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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Corvette, sept générations de haute performance américaine

This book presents seven generations of the famous Corvette, featuring hundreds of rare, unpublished photos from the GM archives, with detailed text by historian Randy Leffingwell.
It traces the history of this iconic car, from Harley Earl's original concept to the high-performance Stingray.

The book covers all aspects of the Corvette: its history, racing, marketing, key designers and engineers like Bill Mitchell and Zora Arkus-Duntov, and notable owners.
Illustrated and full of information, it is a delight for sports car enthusiasts and an essential reference for Corvette owners and fans.

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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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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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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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