Corvette Black Book

Details every model, including prototypes and factory racers.

Since 1953, the Corvette has been the quintessential, and some argue only, American sports car. Corvette Black Book is the premiere resource for enthusiasts and collectors (0-933534-47-7, 2001 Edition), packing a ton of information and taking readers on a year-by-year journey through the history of Corvette production, culminating with the 2002 model-year. For each car the author includes not only VINs, but specifications for engine blocks, heads, carburetors, alternators and distributors. Also provided are each year's base model and option prices, as well as charts of color codes. In addition, the there's a brief Corvette history and a photograph for every model year.

The inside story of the people who made the Corvette a legend for over forty years, "All Corvettes Are Red" is the result of more than eight years of research by the author into every part of the world's #1 automaker. "A true labor of love".--"Booklist". of color photos.

With over 50 years under its belt, Chevrolet's Corvette is one of the world's longest continually produced sports cars in existence. This volume is a companion for the dedicated Corvette fan. It contains every shred of Corvette data including options, colors, stats, facts, history, prices, codes and more.

With 50-plus years under its belt, Chevrolet's Corvette is one of the world's longest continually produced sports cars. Six generations of cars have produced a dizzying variety of combinations, from the original Stovebolt-6-powered version to big-block 60s bruisers to today's sophisticated C6 road rocket. Corvette Black Book is the perfect companion volume for the dedicated Corvette fan. Every shred of Corvette data of note resides in these pages including options, colors, stats, facts, history, prices, codes, serial numbers and more. An indispensible reference!

The new 1953-2013 Corvette Black Book continues its never-ending evolution. The 2012 data pages have been reworked to include production numbers for options and exterior colors. A new Addenda section adds dealer-installed options for 2009 through 2013s. Data for 2013 is included and 2013 will prove to be a milestone as it is both the model’s 60th year and the last for the C6, Corvette’s sixth generation. To commemorate this final act, a 2013 427-convertible Collector’s Edition will be offered, along with a 60th Anniversary package across all C6 models. Borrowing the Z06’s LS7 engine for the Collector Edition will make it the most powerful production convertible in Corvette history.

Corvette By The Numbers is the only authoritative reference for identifying and verifying, by casting number, the correct Corvette V-8 engine and drivetrain parts for your exact model.