Download or read book Corvette from the Inside The 50 Year Development History as Told by Dave McLellan written by Dave McLellan and published by Bentley Publishers. This book was released on 2023-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corvette From the Inside is a very different kind of Corvette book. It is a guided tour through Corvette history by a man who was intimately involved with America's favorite sports car for seventeen of the most exciting years of his professional life. The challenges McLellan faced in the 70s and early 80s as he struggled to lead the Corvette program from the edge of failure to resounding success serve as a wonderfully detailed case-study in how the American automotive industry relied on the ingenuity, intellect, and pure determination of its top engineers to resurrect itself from a near-fatal slump and compete once again with Asian and European manufacturers.Dave McLellan joined General Motors in 1959, when the Corvette was only six years old. As a result, he looks at the early tale of the Corvette from a unique insider's perspective. He recounts the background of the Corvette's creation and provides fascinating insight into the Zora Arkus-Duntov years. He discusses the technical obstacles and solutions that paralleled the development of the Corvette from a primitive and poorly executed six-cylinder sporty car to one of the fastest and best handling sports cars ever conceived.Impressed by McLellan's engineering talents, GM groomed him to assume the helm at Corvette Engineering, which he did upon Duntov's retirement in 1975. McLellan stepped into the job of Corvette Chief Engineer just as the car hit an all-time performance low. He gives his first-hand account of the transition from the underpowered C3 Corvette of the mid and late 70s to the formidable C4 and ZR-1 Corvettes with which McLellan will always be identified. In describing his experiences with the Corvette, his story traces the path of the auto industry from the dark days of the 1970s when OPEC and strangling emissions requirements took the punch out of the American muscle car, to the 1990s when the American super car-exemplified by the incredible four-cam ZR-1 Corvette-emerged as a world class competitor.
Download or read book All Corvettes Are Red written by James Schefter and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1998 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside story of the people who made the Corvette a legend for over forty years, "All Corvettes Are Red" is the result of more than eight years of research by the author into every part of the world's #1 automaker. "A true labor of love".--"Booklist". of color photos.
Download or read book Corvette from the Inside written by Dave McLellan and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrations begin this year to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. There's no one more qualified than Dave McLellan to reflect upon the remarkable endurance of this legendary American icon. Dave McLellan belongs to a select group by having been the second of only three Corvette Chief Engineers to date. He is also the very first Corvette Chief Engineer to sit down and write his view of the incredible story of America's foremost sports car.In Corvette from the Inside Dave McLellan talks about his years at the center of Corvette Engineering, his take on Corvette history and many of the details that have made the Corvette a perennial favorite with millions of Americans. As McLellan describes the incredible highs and lows in the life of the Corvette, he also paints the bigger picture of the American auto industry's ability to rebuild itself whenever its survival is threatened.McLellan uses every tool at his disposal to tell his story, including original sketches and charts drawn by him exclusively for this book, scores of archival photos from GM, photos from his personal collection, and of course his own first-hand memories of 32 years at General Motors. Whether you're interested in the Corvette from an engineering perspective or simply a fan of the celebrated sports car, you'll want to own a copy of Dave McLellan's Corvette from the Inside.
Download or read book Corvette Stingray written by Chevrolet and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The officially licensed Corvette Stingray: The Mid-Engine Evolution chronicles the full development story behind Chevrolet’s re-imagined sports car and updates it to cover 70th Anniversary cars, the high-performance Z06, and the all-new E-Ray hybrid.
Download or read book Corvette Odyssey written by Terry Berkson and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 2005-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One man's obsessive search in the mean streets of Brooklyn for a stolen roadster.
Download or read book Corvette C2 Sting Ray written by Tom Falconer and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2011-05-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vital resource for potential buyers is filled with information on making a clear and balanced decision, countering the vendor's claims, and even negotiating a better price.
Download or read book Corvette C5 written by Mike Mueller and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 1998 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corvette C5 takes you on the newest 'Vette's wild roller coaster ride, through all the delays, near cancellations, budget battles, and interoffice struggles leading up to the car's January 1997 debut. A personal behind-the-scenes look at one of the most traumatic - and triumphant - production tales in Detroit history.
Download or read book Art of the Corvette written by Randy Leffingwell and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's original - and long considered its best - sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette is fast, sexy, sleek, sublime. The legacy of the Corvette is matched only by its beauty, captured here like never before. Art of the Corvette profiles two dozen Corvettes from all seven generations, beginning with the first 1953 Blue Flame Six Corvette and concluding with the return of an icon, the stunning 2014 Corvette Stingray. Using a unique style of portraiture known as light-painting, acclaimed photographers Randy Leffingwell and Tom Loeser present the most recognizable, unique, and historic Corvettes ever produced. From the chrome-lined grilles of the 1953 Roadster and sexy curves of the first C3s to the aggressive snarl of the 2012 ZR1 and the bold, blunt powerhouse of the 2014 Corvette Stingray, all are presented in breathtaking color and detail. Rare and one-off cars abound as well, like the 1963 Z06 Sting Ray and one of only a handful of 1967 L88 convertibles. With an authoritative text by Leffingwell, one of the world's leading Corvette historians, and over 200 stunning photographs, Art of the Corvette presents this landmark of American automotive engineering and design, the Chevrolet Corvette, as never before seen. Some of the vehicles you'll find inside include: 1953 Corvette - 1963 Sting Ray Z06 coupe - 1966 Sting Ray L72 coupe - 1969 L71 convertible - 1978 Indy Pace Car - 1989 convertible - 1996 Grand Sport coupe - 2003 50th anniversary convertible - 2012 ZR1 coupe - 2014 C7 Stingray coupe
Download or read book Chevrolet Corvette Z06 written by Calvin Cruz and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 holds its own in the world of sports cars. Ranked among the most elite in its category, this car can keep up with the rest. Check out AmericaÕs favorite sports car in this adrenaline-pumping title for young readers.
Download or read book CORVETTE RACING written by NIGEL S. DOBBIE and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Corvette written by Randy Leffingwell and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete and official history of America's original sports car, right up to the much-buzzed-about eighth generation Stingray supercar released in late 2019, written by Corvette authority Randy Leffingwell and illustrated with imagery straight from the GM archives.
Download or read book Inside Shelby American written by John Morton and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2013-11-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 1950s, a young John Morton was transfixed with sports car racing. His dreams of competition eventually led him to enroll, in 1962, in the Shelby School of High Performance Driving. In a bold moment after the last class, Morton asked Carroll Shelby if he might come to work for the newly formed Shelby American. The answer was “Yes, here's a broom.” Thus ended Morton's college career and began his long racing career. Over the next three years, Morton would be a firsthand witness to the evolution of one of the most iconic sports car builders and racing teams of the 1960s. Inside Shelby American is his personal account of a company overflowing with talent, from designer Pete Brock to fabricator extraordinare Phil Remington to drivers like Dan Gurney, Ken Miles, Bob Bondurant, and Phil Hill. The cars were equally captivating: AC Cobra, Mustang GT350, Ford GT, Daytona Coupe. In this book, Morton’s story is intertwined with the memories of other Shelby staffers of the period, revealing through historic photography and an untold perspective the rousing story of America’s most legendary racer and car builder.
Download or read book Zora Arkus Duntov written by Jerry Burton and published by . This book was released on 2023-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zora Arkus-Duntov: The Legend Behind Corvette tells the story of how a gifted engineer brought up by Russian Revolutionary parents became the guiding force behind the legendary American sports car, and in the process attained the elite status of American legend himself. Author Jerry Burton, founding editor and current editorial director of Corvette Quarterly, has worked with many of Zora's friends and colleagues, as well as his widow Elfi, to write the first major biography of Zora Arkus-Duntov. Burton has illustrated his book with hundreds of unpublished photos, blueprints, and archival documents.This book puts Duntov in the perspective needed to understand his achievements as a Russian-Jewish immigrant fighting to make his mark at General Motors.
Download or read book How to Restore Your C3 Corvette written by Walt Thurn and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2013 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides essential information for those who want to restore this Corvette model at home.
Download or read book This Old Corvette written by Michael Dregni and published by Crestline Books. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Old Corvette is an anthology of excellent stories, artwork, and photography on this classic sports car. Stories by well-known historians and Corvette and automotive figures (such as Michael Antonick, Noland Adams, Peter Egan, Zora Arkus-Duntov, Allan Girdler, and Martin Milner) provide a broad overview of this groundbreaking automobile that's more than a mode of transportation. For some, the Corvette is an expression of the art and beauty of the classic muscle car. The collection of stories conveys the breadth of the history of the car, as well as its prominence in pop culture and how it influenced the dreams of generations of Americans.The stories flow seamlessly with the artwork (from such artists as Kent Bash and Dave Barnhouse), which includes stylish period ads and brochures, race posters, funky old car magazine covers, and classic Corvette movie, TV, and music memorabilia. This Old Corvette also includes a Corvette timeline which takes readers through the entire history of the Corvette and it's history in American culture. An American classic, the Corvette has made a name for itself worldwide. This collection of Corvette stories is perfect for any classic car buff in your life, from the inclusive timeline to the stories told by famous automotive figures.
Download or read book Heart of the Beast written by Anthony Young and published by Automobile Heritage Publishing & Co. This book was released on 2005-08-21 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the ZR-1 Corvette and the high-performance LT5 engine is a fascinating tale of interest to every Corvette enthusiast. The author gives you an inside look at how the ZR-1 was born, what went into the design and manufacture of the LT5 engine, and why production was discontinued. THE HEART OF THE BEAST also discusses the exciting American and European debuts of the ZR-1, the numerous world records set by this potent Corvette, and the various aftermarket variations of the ZR-1.
Download or read book Corvette Stingray written by Larry Edsall and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2014-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the Corvette enthusiast, there is no greater source of speculation, pent-up excitement, and anticipation than the pending introduction of a new-generation 'Vette. Since unveiling the original American sports car in 1953, GM has upped the ante with each successive model and along the way, the Corvette has evolved from 6-cylinder boulevard cruiser to street racer to Le Mans winner to world-class sports car. Sixty years of constant refinement have ensured that the next-generation Corvette will give its global competitors a strong run for their money. For the making of Corvette Stingray: The Seventh Generation of America's Sports Car, GM granted author Larry Edsall exclusive access to engineers, designers, and other Corvette team members, as well as its own photographic archives, to create the complete inside story of this top-notch sports car. The seventh-generation Corvette (C7) again raises the bar, not only for outright performance but also for performance-for-dollar. Capable of running with - and in many cases outclassing - the likes of Ferrari, Porsche, Audi, and other European legends, Chevy's newest Corvette delivers the goods with a new look and even more performance technology. With more than 300 historical and behind-the-scenes photographs that take you as close to the car as you can get without sitting behind the wheel, Corvette Stingray is a must-own book for any serious gearhead--whether you're a long-time 'Vette junkie, a sports car devotee, or simply an admirer of beautiful machines.
