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There’s something for every enthusiast in Corvette 70 Years, from the classic early-generation models, to the legendary race cars, to the latest stunning mid-engine C8. Climb in and fasten your seat belt. Chevrolet’s Corvette is one of the most influential and iconic American automobiles in history, holding the mantle of America’s sports car across seven decades. In Corvette 70 Years: The One and Only, author Richard Prince offers a richly illustrated and detailed book that captures the full story of one of these legendary automobiles. Beautiful, contemporary photos and rare historical images accompany in-depth analyses of milestone cars and events. Notably, the story is told through the lens of the three dozen most influential Corvettes representing all eight generations, including the: • The 1953 car that started it all • New performance heights in 1957 with fuel-injected V8 • Early design and engineering specials , including the 1957 SS, CERV I, Mako Shark II • Landmark 1963 split-window coupe • The first of the revolutionary styled C3s • All-new 1984 C4 and powerful Callaway twin-turbos and ZR1s • World-class 1997 C5 • Ultra-high-performance C5, C6, and C7 Z06 and ZR1 • Revolutionary mid-engine C8 Corvette introduced in 2020 • Corvette racecars Created with the cooperation of General Motors, the book brings to light the engineering and design stories behind one of GM's most famous cars, as well as its key players. Comprising a unique perspective on a motoring legend, Corvette 70 Years truly is the one and only. Contributor Bio(s) Richard Prince has been immersed in the Corvette hobby since the 1970s. He owned and operated a full-service Corvette restoration shop from 1988 to 1995 and has been writing about and photographing Corvettes since 1991. He has authored two Corvette buyer’s guides for Motorbooks, and his work has appeared in more than 400 publications. Prince’s corporate photography clients include Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lexus, Lotus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, and Peugeot. Table of Contents Introduction Dream Car, 1953 From Desperation to Hope On the Path to Success, 1956–1962 Corvette Goes Racing C1 Styling and Engineering Specials Birth of an Icon: C2 Introduction, 1963 The C2 Matures, 1964–1967 Keeping the Flame Burning: Corvette Racing, 1963–1967 Styling and Engineering Specials of the 1960s Revolutionary Styling: C3 Introduction, 1968 Performance Peak, 1969–1972 Challenging Times, 1973–1982 Styling and Engineering Specials of the 1970s Privateers Keep Racing, 1968–1982 A New Lease on Life: C4 Introduction, 1984 Turning the Corner, 1985–1996 Chevrolet Goes Racing with the C4 Bold Moves: 1987–1991 Callaway and 1990–1995 ZR-1 World Class: C5 Introduction, 1997 The Triumph of Technology, 1998–2004 Chevrolet Goes Racing with the C5 Evolution, Not Revolution: C6 Introduction, 2005 Continuous Development, 2006–2013 The Growing Importance of Racing, 2005–2013 Forward Momentum: C7 Introduction, 2014 Optimization, 2014–2019 Racing the Seventh Generation, 2014–2019 Revolution: Introducing the Mid-Engine C8 Racing the Mid-Engine C8 Looking Ahead Acknowledgments Photo Credits Index 256 Pages Dimensions:1.1" x 10.0" x 12.5" Learn More