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Quarter-Mile Corvettes 1953-1975

Author : Steve Holmes
Publisher : CarTech Inc
ISBN 13 : 1613258046
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Quarter-Mile Corvettes 1953-1975 written by Steve Holmes and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2024-04-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-live Corvette’s early years at the drag strip! Famously known as “America’s sports car,” the Chevrolet Corvette came to market in 1953. That same year, the newly established National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) hosted its first event. The Corvette was never intended for quarter-mile drag racing, and it appeared to be completely at odds with the sport. Early equipment included an underpowered Blue Flame 6-cylinder motor and automatic transmission. But somehow, the two have become forever entwined. The Corvette brought an element of class and style to drag racing. On the showroom and on the street, it has always been unique. It is truly American. Likewise, the uniqueness that sets it apart from everything else also meant that it had no natural competition on the drag strip. However, that fact didn’t dampen enthusiasm. Indeed, the NHRA and other governing bodies introduced Sports Car divisions in the late 1950s, catering to both stock and modified vehicles. Naturally, these classes were packed with Corvettes. Racing historian Steve Holmes breaks new ground by unearthing the complete early history of the Corvette in drag racing. Quarter-Mile Corvettes focuses on the period from 1955 to 1975, which spans the first 20 years of Corvette V-8 production. Fittingly, this was also the era considered by many to be the greatest in drag racing’s history, and Corvettes encapsulated the vibrancy of the period in a way that will never be repeated. Certainly, Chevrolet never intended for the Corvette to become a quarter-mile terror, but today, its nameplate has become one of the longest running in all of drag racing.

Standard Catalog of Chevrolet, 1912-2003

Author : John Gunnell
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440230552
Total Pages : 1626 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Standard Catalog of Chevrolet, 1912-2003 written by John Gunnell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-10-21 with total page 1626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 delivers everything a Chevy enthusiast or historian needs! You'll find 448 pages packed with more than 2,000 photos, history, production figures, and updated pricing information. The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet 1912-2003 includes: • A current market price guide showing values in Old Cars Report Price Guide's comprehensive 1 to 6 grading scale • Complete year-by-year model listings with history and technical details • Thousands of photos for easy model identification • Option lists, engine information, original pricing, and production information This book is a MUST for everyone that loves Chevys!

The Chevrolet Corvette

Author : Daniel Holt
Publisher : SAE International
ISBN 13 : 0768015014
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book The Chevrolet Corvette written by Daniel Holt and published by SAE International. This book was released on 2005-04-11 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection chronicles the development of America's favorite sports car by the designers and engineers who made it happen. These 30 papers cover more than 50 years and six generations of the engineering, styling, and research and development of the Chevrolet Corvette. Twenty-two papers focus on the first five generations, with the last eight papers detailing the new sixth-generation Corvette. Material collected in this volume truly has unprecedented historical value. A 1954 paper by Maurice Olley presents a technical description of the first production Corvette. The book's preface includes insight from Zora Arkus-Duntov into the reasons behind the Corvette's development. Other highlights include comments from Corvette's chief engineer, a press release created by General Motors on its fiftieth anniversary, and a timeline with photos documenting the Corvette's evolution. Contents Includes: Preface Production Improves the Breed by Dennis Simanaitis Zora's Contribution to the Corvette by Dave McLellan Sports Car Development by Zora Arkus-Duntov McLellan's Corvette Era by Dave McLellan Comments from Corvette's Chief Engineer by David C. Hill Corvette People : GM Press Release Corvette Timeline by GM for the 50th Anniversary of the Corvette

Original Corvette 1968-1982

Author : Tom Falconer Thomas Falconer James Mann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610591300
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (913 download)

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Download or read book Original Corvette 1968-1982 written by Tom Falconer Thomas Falconer James Mann and published by . This book was released on with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written and designed for casual enthusiasts, as well as restorers who want to determine which parts, accessories and colors will restore their cars to factory-original condition, every title in the Bay View Original Series provides a huge selection of color photography, comprehensive factory records, thorough specifications, detailed parts lists and nostalgic period literature. The third generation Corvettes, built from 1968 through 1982, are the most affordable and frequently driven 'Vettes, barring the new models. This all-color guide depicts all editions from these model years -- including the ultra-fast L88 454 and ZL1 427, in addition to the standard 350 -- while carefully detailing engines, interiors and bodies.

The Complete Book of Corvette

Author : Mike Mueller
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 0760365210
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Corvette written by Mike Mueller and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2020 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference to every production Corvette offered since 1953-- including the mid-engine Corvette Stingray. Every Z06 and ZR-1, racer, prototype, Indy pace car: they're all here.

Corvette, America's Star-spangled Sports Car

Author : Karl E. Ludvigsen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Corvette, America's Star-spangled Sports Car written by Karl E. Ludvigsen and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fox Body Mustang Restoration

Author : Jim Smart
Publisher : CarTech Inc
ISBN 13 : 1613254369
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Fox Body Mustang Restoration written by Jim Smart and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2019-09-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty years after its introduction, the Fox Body Mustang has come of age, and this new book chronicles all the best procedures for restoring these affordable yet appreciating classics! In this new Restoration series title from CarTech, all the procedures and best practices for restoring your Fox Body will be covered. Chapter subjects include a history of the cars, tools, and equipment required; body repair; interior refurbishment; the climate control system; wheels; engine and driveline rebuilding; electrical troubleshooting and repair; and finally a large index of Fox Mustang facts, including paint codes, production numbers, option codes, data plate decoding, and more. Never before has Fox Body Mustang restoration been covered in a full-color instructional format. If you are considering a full-blown restoration, or would just like some good advice on how to repair certain sections of your car, this restoration guide is a valuable tool in your toolbox.

Corvette from the Inside

Author : Dave McLellan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Corvette from the Inside written by Dave McLellan and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrations begin this year to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. There's no one more qualified than Dave McLellan to reflect upon the remarkable endurance of this legendary American icon. Dave McLellan belongs to a select group by having been the second of only three Corvette Chief Engineers to date. He is also the very first Corvette Chief Engineer to sit down and write his view of the incredible story of America's foremost sports car.In Corvette from the Inside Dave McLellan talks about his years at the center of Corvette Engineering, his take on Corvette history and many of the details that have made the Corvette a perennial favorite with millions of Americans. As McLellan describes the incredible highs and lows in the life of the Corvette, he also paints the bigger picture of the American auto industry's ability to rebuild itself whenever its survival is threatened.McLellan uses every tool at his disposal to tell his story, including original sketches and charts drawn by him exclusively for this book, scores of archival photos from GM, photos from his personal collection, and of course his own first-hand memories of 32 years at General Motors. Whether you're interested in the Corvette from an engineering perspective or simply a fan of the celebrated sports car, you'll want to own a copy of Dave McLellan's Corvette from the Inside.

Cars & Parts

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 962 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Cars & Parts written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 962 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Hubert Platt

Author : Allen Platt
Publisher : CarTech Inc
ISBN 13 : 1613253974
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Hubert Platt written by Allen Platt and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Webster's Dictionary lists the term showman as "a notably spectacular, dramatic, or effective performer." In the art of drag racing, Hubert Platt checked all boxes. Known as the "Georgia Shaker," Platt cut his motoring teeth on the long straightaways and twisty back roads of South Carolina while bootlegging moonshine. After a run-in with the law in 1958, Platt transferred his driving skills from illegal activity to sanctioned drag racing and began one of the most dominant runs in drag racing history until his retirement in 1977. After stints in 1957, 1938, and 1962 Chevrolets, Platt's next ride was a Z11 Impala, which carried his first "Georgia Shaker" moniker. Once Chevrolet pulled out of sanctioned racing, Platt found a new home with Ford for 1964 and remained there until he hung up his helmet. Some of the cars he campaigned became icons in their own right. His factory-backed and personal machines included a 1963 Z11 Impala, 1964 Thunderbolt, 1965 Falcon, 1966 Mustang Funny Car, 1967 Fairlane 427, 1968-1/2 Cobra Jet, 1969 CJ Mustang, 1970 427 SOHC Mustang, and 1970 Boss 429 Maverick. A 1986 NHRA Hall of Fame member, Platt's lasting legacy on the sport can’t be denied. Whether he was launching his Falcon with the door open, conducting a Ford Drag Team seminar, or posting low E.T. at the 1967 US Nationals in his Fairlane, Platt's imprint on drag racing was all-encompassing. His son and biggest fan, Allen Platt, shares his dad's iconic career in, Hubert Platt: Fast Fords of the "Georgia Shaker"!

The Complete Book of Corvette

Author : Mike Mueller
Publisher : MotorBooks International
ISBN 13 : 0760341400
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Corvette written by Mike Mueller and published by MotorBooks International. This book was released on 2012-01-23 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details every model, including prototypes and factory racers.

Car and Driver

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1138 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Car and Driver written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 1138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Original Thoroughbred Times Racing Almanac--2004

Author : The Staff of Thoroughbred Times
Publisher : Thoroughbred Times
ISBN 13 : 9781931993418
Total Pages : 784 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (934 download)

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Download or read book The Original Thoroughbred Times Racing Almanac--2004 written by The Staff of Thoroughbred Times and published by Thoroughbred Times. This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Almanac is the ultimate reference guide to Thoroughbred racing, containing statistics from the early days of the sport through the 2003 Triple Crown races.

Transportation Energy Data Book

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book Transportation Energy Data Book written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Real North Korea

Author : Andrei Lankov
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199390037
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book The Real North Korea written by Andrei Lankov and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Real North Korea, Lankov substitutes cold, clear analysis for the overheated rhetoric surrounding this opaque police state. Based on vast expertise, this book reveals how average North Koreans live, how their leaders rule, and how both survive

Your Inner Fish

Author : Neil Shubin
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307377164
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Your Inner Fish written by Neil Shubin and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2008-01-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The paleontologist and professor of anatomy who co-discovered Tiktaalik, the “fish with hands,” tells a “compelling scientific adventure story that will change forever how you understand what it means to be human” (Oliver Sacks). By examining fossils and DNA, he shows us that our hands actually resemble fish fins, our heads are organized like long-extinct jawless fish, and major parts of our genomes look and function like those of worms and bacteria. Your Inner Fish makes us look at ourselves and our world in an illuminating new light. This is science writing at its finest—enlightening, accessible and told with irresistible enthusiasm.

A Memory of Ice

Author : Elizabeth Truswell
Publisher : ANU Press
ISBN 13 : 1760462942
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book A Memory of Ice written by Elizabeth Truswell and published by ANU Press. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the southern summer of 1972/73, the Glomar Challenger was the first vessel of the international Deep Sea Drilling Project to venture into the seas surrounding Antarctica, confronting severe weather and ever-present icebergs. A Memory of Ice presents the science and the excitement of that voyage in a manner readable for non-scientists. Woven into the modern story is the history of early explorers, scientists and navigators who had gone before into the Southern Ocean. The departure of the Glomar Challenger from Fremantle took place 100 years after the HMS Challenger weighed anchor from Portsmouth, England, at the start of its four-year voyage, sampling and dredging the world’s oceans. Sailing south, the Glomar Challenger crossed the path of James Cook’s HMS Resolution, then on its circumnavigation of Antarctica in search of the Great South Land. Encounters with Lieutenant Charles Wilkes of the US Exploring Expedition and Douglas Mawson of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition followed. In the Ross Sea, the voyages of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror under James Clark Ross, with the young Joseph Hooker as botanist, were ever present. The story of the Glomar Challenger’s iconic voyage is largely told through the diaries of the author, then a young scientist experiencing science at sea for the first time. It weaves together the physical history of Antarctica with how we have come to our current knowledge of the polar continent. This is an attractive, lavishly illustrated and curiosity-satisfying read for the general public as well as for scholars of science.