Steve Magnante's 1001 Corvette Facts. Steve Magnante

      

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       CONTENTS

About the Author

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: 1953–1955 C1a: From Motorama to Main Street

Legend and Lore

Body and Interior

Engine and Driveline

Suspension and Brakes

Number Crunching and Press Commentary

Chapter 2: 1956–1962 C1b: V-8s and Fuelies Take Over

Legend and Lore

Body and Interior

Engine and Driveline

Suspension and Brakes

Number Crunching and Press Commentary

       Chapter 3: 1963–1967 C2: Enter the Sting Ray

       Legend and Lore

       Body and Interior

       Engine and Driveline

       Suspension and Brakes

       Number Crunching and Press Commentary

       Chapter 4: 1968–1982 C3: Mako Shark Makeover

       Legend and Lore

       Body and Interior

       Engine and Driveline

       Suspension and Brakes

       Number Crunching and Press Commentary

       Chapter 5: 1984–1996 C4: Technology Improves the Breed

       Legend and Lore

       Body and Interior

       Engine and Driveline

       Suspension and Brakes

       Number Crunching and Press Commentary

       Chapter