Synopses & Reviews
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. The book provides new insight into the fascinating story of the beloved Corvette. 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 Previously unpublished Corvette stories and never-before seen historical photographs complement 100 stunning, new color photos.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 half-century of Corvette history.About the AuthorRandy Leffingwell is the author and photographer of Mustang: Forty Years, American Muscle, and Hot Wheels: 35 Years of Speed, Power, Performance, and Attitude. He was a former staff photographer and writer with the Los Angeles Times. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.
Review
Classic American (UK), Winter 2006
“An excellent story of one of the world’s most well-loved cars, perfectly packaged and beautifully illustrated.”
North Shore News (CAN), Sept. 29, 2006
“Randy Leffingwell provides an in-depth look at this unique piece of automotive history … Throughout the book are beautiful color photographs showing the various models in complete detail. This celebration of 50 years of Corvettes is a visual delight and a fascinating account for those committed fans.”
Synopsis
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. The book provides new insight into the fascinating story of the beloved Corvette. 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 Previously unpublished Corvette stories and never-before seen historical photographs complement 100 stunning, new color photos.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 half-century of Corvette history.About the AuthorRandy Leffingwell is the author and photographer of Mustang: Forty Years, American Muscle, and Hot Wheels: 35 Years of Speed, Power, Performance, and Attitude. He was a former staff photographer and writer with the Los Angeles Times. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.
About the Author
Randy Leffingwell wrote his first book, American Muscle, in 1989 while still on staff at the Los Angeles Times. Since then, he has authored another 47 titles for Motorbooks and sister publisher Voyageur Press, including his most recent Complete Book of Porsche 911 and Corvette 60 Years.He has just finished Porsche 911: Fifty Years, a reexamination of the 911 story based on nearly two dozen new interviews. He lives in southern California, about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.