Car Guy Reads: THE COMPLETE BOOK OF CORVETTE 5th EDITION – Every Single Model Since 1953
Corvette fans and gearheads in general will enjoy the upcoming 5th edition of The Complete Book of Corvette. This 352 page, hardcover book features the ongoing evolution of America’s legendary sports car, year by year, covering each generation from the C1 to the amazing C8.
Officially licensed by Chevrolet, this is the most thorough and up-to-date reference available for Chevrolet’s American supercar. Each generation is included as are the key designers and engineers. Every model year is discussed with detailed notes, history, key technical specifications, and beautiful photography culled from the author’s own images and GM’s photographic archives. Chevrolet’s Corvette has consistently set the standard for American high performance and ingenuity, and The Complete Book of Corvette is the ultimate reference to that storied history.
Revealing a legacy of speed and innovation over more than seventy years of continuous production, the Corvette has evolved from its 1953 sporty-car debut to today’s world-class supercar. Its fascinating development story and stellar competition record across eight distinct generations are detailed in The Complete Book of Corvette, spanning:
- The 1953 debut model
- The all-conquering L88 of the 1960s
- The twenty-first century Z06
- The innovative E-Ray hybrid
- The 70th anniversary edition
- The 1,064-horsepower, mid-engine Stingray ZR-1
- Prototypes, racers, Indy pace cars, and limited-edition production models
Author, Mike Mueller is a lifetime car enthusiast who has worked as an automotive photojournalist for nearly 50 years. He has written and photographed more than 30 automotive and truck history books and his byline has appeared in countless magazines over the years, including Vette and Corvette Fever. You likely have some of his previous work on your bookshelf including Chevy Chevelle 50 Years, The Complete Book of Classic Dodge and Plymouth Muscle, Camaro: 50 Years of Chevy Performance, and The Complete Book of Ford Mustang, from Motorbooks Publishing.
The book is available June 17, perfect for Father’s Day! Follow here to see where you can get your copy of the 5th Edition of The Complete Book of Corvette.
