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BOOKS: Chronicling the Corvette

Art Of The Corvette By Randy Leffingwell, Motorbooks (224 Pages, $55) Uniquely American, the Corvette has stood the test of time to become an iconic sports car.

Art Of The Corvette By Randy Leffingwell, Motorbooks (224 Pages, $55)

Uniquely American, the Corvette has stood the test of time to become an iconic sports car.

From its first appearance in 1953 it has continued to evolve, all the while maintaining a style and commitment to performance that has kept an enthusiastic fan base coming back for more. Twenty-four models selected from the seven generations of Corvettes appear in this collection. Each one is beautifully photographed, showing off the styling changes that were important to that model. A brief history accompanies the photos and offers a look behind the advancements and modifications it came with.

An advertisement from the time period is included for each one and offers a look at how the marketing of the Corvette has changed with the times.