Chevrolet Corvette - The First Four Decades of Racing Success 1956-1996

Informationen zum Autor John Starkey is a self-confessed racing fanatic, has owned many different sports cars, and has competed in hill-climbs, rallies and vintage sports car races since the 1960s. Originally from Birmingham in the UK, John’s early career included managing the comedian Jasper Carrott and curating the famous Donington racing car collection. He now lives in Florida, where he runs a racing car business, and works as a consultant, researcher and author. He has written more than 20 motor racing history books published by Veloce. Klappentext A detailed look at the racing Chevrolet Corvette from its inception, construction, and subsequent updates through the years. Zusammenfassung A detailed look at the racing Chevrolet Corvette from its inception! construction! and subsequent updates through the years. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword Introduction 1. The Early Years 1953 to 1962 2. The Sting Ray Era 1963 to 1967 3. Mainly Big Blocks 1965 to 1983 4. New Shape, New Beginning 1984 to 1996 5. Racer’s Return - The C5 & C5-R 1997 to 2002 6. Drag Racing Corvettes Appendices I - The Production Cars II Homologation Papers III Greenwood Corvettes IV Corvette Experimental Cars

Product details

• Authors: John Starkey, John Starkey, Starkey John
• Publisher: Veloce publishing plc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2019
• EAN: 9781787114920
• ISBN: 978-1-78711-492-0
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Motorsport, motorcycle sport, bicycle sport, aviation sport; TRANSPORTATION / Automotive / General, Motor cars: general interest, Motor sports, SPORTS & RECREATION / Motor Sports / General