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By: Randy Leffingwell .
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Automotive history is full of legends, but the Corvette is one That has stood for generations. Challenged by changing cultural shifts, technology, performance standards, and the fickle car-buying public; the Corvette has remained a beloved symbol of freedom, power, and speed. It was Corvette engineer and designer Zora Arkus-Duntov who championed the idea of an American sports car in which performance and style were not mutually exclusive ideas. In 1953, the Corvette was born. And over six decades and six generations of design changes, it remains one of the most desirable, collectible, and successful cars on the street and on the track.
In Legendary Corvettes, author Randy Leffingwell and photographer Dave Wendt profile 18 of the most notable Corvettes in existence. Some, like the 1963 Grand Sport coupe, are famous for their results on the track. Others, like the 1960 convertible from the television show Route 66, are icons of the screen. And still others are highly sought after
for being the first of their production line or one of a handfull of experimental models.
Each car's story is told in detail by automotive historian Randy Leffingwell and accompanied by historic images, as well as beautiful studio photography by Dave Wendt.
Every Corvette is special: But these are legendary.
Synopsis
The Corvette has never been ordinary. Every 'Vette off the line, since the model's 1953 debut, has carried with it a repuiprion as the ultimate in American sports car performance. But a smol number of Corvettes, whether through victory at the hock, through on appearance in films and television, or by some other means, have attained a mythical status among collectors and Corvette enthusiasts.
In legenckmy Corvettes, author Randy Leffingwell and photographer Dave Wendt examine 18 of the most prized Corvettes of From the earliest production model, to the first production ZR1 of the sixth generation, to the most desirable and notable Corvettes in the racing world and collector market, and inducting the most recognizable models from movies and television, all are profiled in detail.
