Download or read book Quarter Mile Corvettes 1953 1975 written by Steve Holmes and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2024-04-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-live Corvette’s early years at the drag strip! Famously known as “America’s sports car,” the Chevrolet Corvette came to market in 1953. That same year, the newly established National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) hosted its first event. The Corvette was never intended for quarter-mile drag racing, and it appeared to be completely at odds with the sport. Early equipment included an underpowered Blue Flame 6-cylinder motor and automatic transmission. But somehow, the two have become forever entwined. The Corvette brought an element of class and style to drag racing. On the showroom and on the street, it has always been unique. It is truly American. Likewise, the uniqueness that sets it apart from everything else also meant that it had no natural competition on the drag strip. However, that fact didn’t dampen enthusiasm. Indeed, the NHRA and other governing bodies introduced Sports Car divisions in the late 1950s, catering to both stock and modified vehicles. Naturally, these classes were packed with Corvettes. Racing historian Steve Holmes breaks new ground by unearthing the complete early history of the Corvette in drag racing. Quarter-Mile Corvettes focuses on the period from 1955 to 1975, which spans the first 20 years of Corvette V-8 production. Fittingly, this was also the era considered by many to be the greatest in drag racing’s history, and Corvettes encapsulated the vibrancy of the period in a way that will never be repeated. Certainly, Chevrolet never intended for the Corvette to become a quarter-mile terror, but today, its nameplate has become one of the longest running in all of drag racing.
Download or read book Original Corvette 1953 62 written by Tom Falconer and published by . This book was released on with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Corvette written by Mike Mueller and published by . This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corvettes have been around for over 50 years and hold a special place in many car enthusiasts hearts. There have been certain Corvette models and years that have stood above the rest. This book includes the milestones of Corvettes from the first generation to the newest C6 generation.
Download or read book Corvette 1953 1962 written by Mike Mueller and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 1996 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of the earliest corvettes. It's development and evolution.
Download or read book Original Corvette 1968 1982 written by Tom Falconer Thomas Falconer James Mann and published by . This book was released on with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written and designed for casual enthusiasts, as well as restorers who want to determine which parts, accessories and colors will restore their cars to factory-original condition, every title in the Bay View Original Series provides a huge selection of color photography, comprehensive factory records, thorough specifications, detailed parts lists and nostalgic period literature. The third generation Corvettes, built from 1968 through 1982, are the most affordable and frequently driven 'Vettes, barring the new models. This all-color guide depicts all editions from these model years -- including the ultra-fast L88 454 and ZL1 427, in addition to the standard 350 -- while carefully detailing engines, interiors and bodies.
Download or read book Corvette Catalogs written by Terry Jackson and published by BDD Promotional Books Company. This book was released on 1991 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912 2003 written by John Gunnell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-10-21 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 delivers everything a Chevy enthusiast or historian needs! You'll find 448 pages packed with more than 2,000 photos, history, production figures, and updated pricing information. The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 includes: • A current market price guide showing values in Old Cars Report Price Guide's comprehensive 1 to 6 grading scale • Complete year-by-year model listings with history and technical details • Thousands of photos for easy model identification • Option lists, engine information, original pricing, and production information This book is a MUST for everyone that loves Chevys!
Download or read book The Chevrolet Corvette written by Daniel Holt and published by SAE International. This book was released on 2005-04-11 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection chronicles the development of America's favorite sports car by the designers and engineers who made it happen. These 30 papers cover more than 50 years and six generations of the engineering, styling, and research and development of the Chevrolet Corvette. Twenty-two papers focus on the first five generations, with the last eight papers detailing the new sixth-generation Corvette. Material collected in this volume truly has unprecedented historical value. A 1954 paper by Maurice Olley presents a technical description of the first production Corvette. The book's preface includes insight from Zora Arkus-Duntov into the reasons behind the Corvette's development. Other highlights include comments from Corvette's chief engineer, a press release created by General Motors on its fiftieth anniversary, and a timeline with photos documenting the Corvette's evolution. Contents Includes: Preface Production Improves the Breed by Dennis Simanaitis Zora's Contribution to the Corvette by Dave McLellan Sports Car Development by Zora Arkus-Duntov McLellan's Corvette Era by Dave McLellan Comments from Corvette's Chief Engineer by David C. Hill Corvette People : GM Press Release Corvette Timeline by GM for the 50th Anniversary of the Corvette
Download or read book Road Hogs written by Eric Peters and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climb into one of America’s classic luxury cars from the 1960s and 1970s, swaddle yourself in yards and yards of fine Corinthian leather, scan the gigantic dashboard filled with esoteric dials and gauges that you can never hope to understand, twist the oversized ignition key, and listen to those coffee-can-sized pistons crank over in that enormous V-8 lurking under that vast expanse of hood. Feel that throbbing power burbling beneath an accelerator pedal the size of a Japanese hotel room, and you’ll know what once made the American auto industry great. Road Hogs celebrates this greatness, as expressed through the magnificent performance luxury cars that rolled out of Detroit during the classic era, like the Cadillac Eldorado, Chrysler 300, Buick Electra, Chevy Monte Carlo, Buick Riviera, and many more.
Download or read book Standard Catalog of Corvette 1953 2001 written by John Gunnell and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the Chevrolet Corvette car from 1953 to 2001, with facts on each model.
Download or read book Weekend Projects for Your Classic Corvette 1953 1982 written by Tom Benford and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2010-10-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A large part of enjoying your classic Corvette is the weekends spent tinkering before a Sunday drive. Whether updating to a modern brake or suspension system, repairing wear and tear, or installing a custom audio system, it’s these projects that make your ’Vette unique and enjoyable. Tom Benford’s Weekend Projects for Your Classic Corvette walks you through a year’s worth of projects (52), step-by-step, explaining the special tools, tips, and tricks involved. Each project takes no more than a weekend and can be accomplished by enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Download or read book Corvette written by Richard Nichols and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Book of Corvette written by Mike Mueller and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TheComplete Book of Corvette is the ultimate reference to every production Corvette offered since 1953 including the all-new mid-engine Corvette Stingray.
Download or read book Classic Cars of the Fifties written by Bruce LaFontaine and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-04-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handsome, ready-to-color images, attractively rendered in precise detail, depict the sleek 1950 Mercury two-door sedan, luxurious 1952 Cadillac four-door sedan, 1953 Buick Skylark convertible with wire wheels, 1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II, and 26 other impressive models. Captions. 30 black-and-white illustrations.
Download or read book Citro n Cars 1945 1964 written by Malcolm Bobbitt and published by . This book was released on 2013-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few car manufacturers have made such an impact on society as that demonstrated by Citroën. Bearing the famous Double Chevron insignia that has been synonymous with the marque since 1919, Citroën's Traction Avant revolutionized automobile technology when it was introduced in 1934. Not only did the revolutionary design feature front-wheel drive, it incorporated all-round hydraulic braking, torsion bar suspension and chassis-less construction. Renowned for innovative engineering, Citroën also addressed the need for an inexpensive means of transportation during post-war austerity. With it's unbelievable level of frugality, their 2CV sold in huge numbers despite its fragile looks. With minimal power derived from a two-cylinder air-cooled engine, the 2CV had the ability to cope with the roughest terrain, courtesy of the most enduring suspension. Citroën innovation really came under the spotlight in 1955 when the extraordinary DS was launched. Adventurous use of technology meant that hydraulics assisted gear selection, steering and braking as well as providing a means of suspension that nearly six decades later is still superior to anything else. In addition to building cars, Citroën also made a wide range of commercial vehicles, including the H van, which was as Gallic as baguettes and Gauloise cigarettes. Less appreciated by many is Citroën's significant contribution to Britain's motor industry, when it assembled cars at Slough over a period of 40-years.
Download or read book Corvette America s Star spangled Sports Car written by Karl E. Ludvigsen and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Baja Bugs Buggies written by Jeff Hibbard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepping & Racing Bugs & Buggies The VW Beetle is uniquely suited for off-road use. Its torsion-arm front suspension and lightweight engine and transaxle make it natural. It you didn’t know better, you’d think Dr. Ferdinand Porsche designed the Beetle to race the Baja. Veteran off-road racer, Jeff Hibbard, details the do’s and don’ts of off-road preparation. Whether you build your car for recreation or full-race, this book has a plan for you. Avoid building a cosmetic off-road car. Learn what breaks and how to prevent it from breaking. Learn how to spend your off-road dollars wisely. This book is a must for sedan and buggy off-roaders alike!
