Author Description

World War II servicemen who got a taste of European sports cars while stationed overseas had to wait until the introduction of the underpowered 1953 Corvette for a sports car they could call their own. As everyone knows, the Corvette's story -- and performance -- only improved with the introduction of fuel injection and big blocks. This photo history of "America's only sports car" covers Corvette production through 1967. Written by the former owner of a Corvette dealership, the narrative is penned in a lively manner that explores the cultural significance of the model, as well as "hard facts" like performance specs, VINs, original sales literature, and tips for purchase and restoration.