Corvette Fifty Years

By Randy Leffingwell

Book Overview

Officially licensed by General Motors, Corvette: Fifty Years is a colorful, nostalgic and commemorative look at the obstacles and achievements of this classic American sports car, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2003. The book provides new insight into the fascinating story of the beloved Corvette with unpublished stories and previously unseen historical and all-new color photographs. Witness Corvette's 1953 Motorama debut, the fervor generated by the Blue Flame Special, and the excitement surrounding the Indy Pace Cars and the ZR-1. Previously unpublished Corvette stories and never-before seen historical photographs complement 100 stunning, new color photos. From standard production models to such legendary racing models as the Sebring and Grand Sport, Leffingwell details their histories and delivers a full half-century of Corvette history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760311803
• ISBN13: 9780760311806
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Motorbooks
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 6.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.3" x 1.5" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Good Book.

I have the hardcover(White 67 L88,black stinger Hood/1st ed,MBI,Motorbooks Version 2003), Beautiful L-88 On the Cover, Lots of pics and history. some pics looked familiar. but the book is pretty good, and at the time a great addition. If you like Corvettes Get this Hardcover.

Pretty good...I have the Hardcover..

I have the hardcover, Beautiful L-88 On the Cover, Lots of pics and history. some pics looked familiar. but the book is pretty good, and at the time a great addition. If you like Corvettes Get this Hardcover.

A representative book...

This was a perfect deal. Clear description and a shipment with no problems. Communication was not a problem.

Corvette Fifty Years

I placed this book on reserve 4 months in advance to it's release. That should say something to justify Fifty dollar price. The plain white cover with one lonely Big Block 67 is misleading to what this book really contains. When I first recieved my copy I had to see those photographs, and Leffingwell doesn't disappoint. The book contains many one and two page photos that will have you grinning from ear to ear. With over 350+ pages you can't complain. I especially like the Grand Sport Chapter, as this was the boon to the racing history for Corvette, shortly before Chevrolet's formal ban on Manufacturer-backed racing. As a car modeler and corvette enthusiast, I am a very scrutinizing indvidual and look for perfection and accuracy. The book contains enough information to wet any gearheads appetite, but leaves you asking for more when you get to that last page. I think this is not the intent for the book, but as an enthusiast, you can never have enough of a good thing. I think this books intent is to show you a little of everything from Corvette history without making a series of books, as this is what you would need. I made the 50th anniversary bash for corvette and can honestly say that this book comes close to capturing all those cars in it's own little party bash. The book has excellent photos of cars rarely seen by all and even gives you glimpses into the corvettes future. It dabbles into the corvettes pre-introduction and the events leading to it's intro as well as the many times the corvettes life almost came to an end. This book is a must have for any corvette or car nut, and definitely justifies it's price. Buy two and keep one in the plastic. I did.

AAAAWWWWSSSSOOOOMMMMEEEEEE!!! ...

THIS IS AN AMAZING BOOK!!! ...RANDY L. IS AN AWSOME PHOTOGRAPHER!!! ... I LLLLOOOOOOOOOOVVVEEEE CORVETTES!!THEY ARE MY FAVORITE CARS!!! ... PERIOD!!! ...