1953 2001 black book corvette

The 1953 thru 1957 corvettes featured full instrumentation, which included oil pressure, battery, water temperature, fuel and tachometer. Exhaust system dual, exhausting through two ports in rear deck of body. The official site of the corvette black book corvette black. Originally designed as a show car for the 1953 motorama display at the new york auto show, it generated enough interest to induce gm to make a production version to sell to the public. This is the fourth one of these books i have purchased. Shop corvette america 19532020 chevrolet corvette black book 2019 edition at top flight automotive. The official site of the corvette black book the genuine. Description as the corvette enters its second halfcentury and sixth generation, the corvette black book is there to cover the journey. All that changed in 1955, as a v8 engine, featuring advanced powerenhancing parts, became offered and within a couple of years, the corvette was hitting 60 miles per hour in less than 6 seconds. This pocketsized marvel has thousands of facts including options and option codes, exterior and interior colors and codes. Books by mike antonick author of corvette black book 1953. Corvette black book 19532019 by mike antonick 2nd printing ebay. The chevrolet corvette, colloquially known as the vette, is a twodoor, twopassenger sports car manufactured and marketed by chevrolet across more than 60 years of production and eight design generations. After the incredible success of the prototype at the 1953 motorama in new york city, corvette went from being the fantastic concept car designed by harley j.

Corvette black book 1953 2019 by mike antonick 2nd printing 5 out of 5 stars 14 product ratings 14 product ratings corvette black book 1953 2019 by mike antonick 2nd printing. The timing was rooted in chevys desire for its zr1 corvette supercar to debut as. With 50plus years under its belt, chevrolets corvette is one of the worlds longest continually produced sports cars. Corvette america 19532020 chevrolet corvette black book. This edition was printed in november 2014 and includes final 2014 production quantities and running changes. The corvette black book 1953 1999 bymichael antonick book is also a book that is very popular with servey highest number of sales. Corvette black book is the premiere resource for enthusiasts and collectors 0933534477, 2001 edition, packing a ton of information and taking readers on a yearbyyear journey through the history of corvette production, culminating with the 2002.

One of americas most successful sports cars, the chevy corvette got its start in 1953 as an attractive twoseater known more for its look than its performance. This is chevrolets corvette, a 102inch wheelbase customized twopassenger convertible which will be introduced at the general motors motorama of 1953 at. The beauty of the corvette black book, like the car itself, is in its. More editions of the corvette black book, 1953 1992. Introduced in 1978, this edition marks the corvette black book s 42nd year. Written by mike antonick, the author of the famed corvette black book. Every shred of corvette notable data resides in these pages including options, colors, stats, facts, history, prices, codes, and more. The official site of the corvette black book the genuine corvette. Today marks the official announcement of the next generation of corvette, the 7th generation of vettes since americas sports car was first introduced in. The ls9 v8 was the first factory supercharged corvette engine in history, and put up some insane performance numbers.

This new black black includes 2019 intro info, plus the crazy low 2018 production numbers. Front cover features a 2015 z06 coupe in velocity yellow tintcoat. Books by mike antonick author of corvette black book 19532014. Introduced in 2001 with 385 horses pouring out of its v8 engine, the z06 cribs its name from the famed raceready option. Engine special 150hp, highcompression, 6cylinger valveinhead blue flame engine. Buy a cheap copy of corvette black book 19532008 corvette. The official site of the corvette black book corvette. The first 1953 corvettes were all painted polo white, so when it came time to celebrate the cars 35th anniversary, someone at gm decided a special white version of the c4 corvette coupe was in order.

Introduced in 2001 with 385 horses pouring out of its v8 engine, the z06. Since 1953, the corvette has been the quintessential, and some argue only, american sports car. All that changed in 1955, as a v8 engine, featuring advanced powerenhancing parts, became offered and within a couple of years, the corvette was hitting 60 miles per hour in less than. Isbn 9780933534322 9780933534322 softcover, book trade distribution by motorbooks international, 1991. As the corvette enters its second halfcentury and sixth generation, the corvette black book is there to cover the journey.

Used 1953 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus. A prototype supercharged 1953 corvette was demonstrated by mcculloch motors to gm around 1954, but rejected because of the factorys future performance plans for smallblock v8s. By the time the ex122 arrived on the motorama stage, it represented a fiberglassbodied sports car that was readied for production. Chevrolet produced only 300 examples of its corvette sports car for the 1953 model year, and according to the dealer in phoenix advertising the pick of the day on, this one, the 87th produced, is one of the most important extant. For the 2010s model, the grand sport trim package was brought back. Introduced in 1978, this edition marks the corvette black books 42nd year. Chevrolet corvette black book 1953 2001 mike antonick ebay. Notice which book is stuffed into enthusiasts pockets at corvette events around the world. This drove 2018 corvette model year production to the lowest level since 1959. This pocketsized marvel has thousands of facts including options and option codes, exterior and interior colors and codes, production quantities, serial numbers for body, engine and component parts and details that make each model unique. Along with the polo white exterior, all 1953 corvettes came with a black canvas soft top. The 2002 corvette featured a new color, electron blue metallic, and an upgraded 405hp ls6 engine for the z06. Value images are general in nature and may not reflect the specific vehicle selected.

It was introduced late in the 1953 model year, and produced through 1962. With its generations noted sequentially from c1 to c8, the corvette serves as chevrolets halo vehicle and is. Shop corvette america 1953 2020 chevrolet corvette black book 2019 edition at top flight automotive. The corvette fixedroof coupe begets the highperformance corvette z06. Earl to an, as yet unrealized, production car that was already commanding great deals of attention. Mike antonick has 17 books on goodreads with 64 ratings. All 300 1953 cars were polo white with a sportsman red interior, and a 150hp blue flame sixcylinder engine was under the hood. Jan 28, 2015 unlike european rivals, supercharging for the corvette was a long time coming. So, in this blog, we thought we would take a look at the history of this pocket sized book full of corvette information. Work had begun on an allnew fullsize car slated for the companys 55 model lineup, a young engineer named zora arkusduntov was hired by. After an enthusiastic reception of the 1953 corvette motorama show car, gm began actual production in june of 1953. Great deals from mid america motorworkscorvette in other. By michael antonick how to download or read online the corvette black book 1953 1999 book.

Corvette black book 19532019 call vette vues magazine 3867752512 or order online. This corvette black books are pocket sized and contain thousands of corvette facts including options and codes, exterior and interior colors and codes, production figures, serial numbers for body, engine and component parts, etc for each model year. Like its previous editions, this pocketsized marvel has thousands of facts including options and option codes, exterior and interior colors, production quantities, serial numbers for body, engine and component parts, and the scores of details that make each model unique. Production increased to 3,640 vehicles in 1954, but true sports car fans wanted more gears and more. They have all the corvette facts that i need to purchase a used car. The complete guide to the chevrolet corvette from 1953 to current models. Whether youre looking for corvette wheels, tuners, exhaust, headlights, tail lights, or any other corvette performance parts, you know that you can find it here at corvette guys. However, the corvette was quite a good sports car performancewise. Corvette black book is the perfect companion volume for the dedicated corvette fan. The first generation of corvette was introduced late in the 1953 model year. Mike antonicks most popular book is corvette black book 19532014. Very detailed or comprehensive book on the development and history of the corvette from 1953 through the existing year.

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Corvette parts and accessories corvette and air cooled. From 1953 to 2019, it was frontengined, and since 2020, it is midengined. Corvette sweatshirt nothing but corvette hoodie black. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The 1953 gm motorama at the waldor astoria in new york city opened its doors to the public on sat. A new addenda section adds dealerinstalled options for 2009 through 2016s. The chevrolet corvette c1 is the first generation of the corvette sports car produced by chevrolet. The new 19532016 corvette black book continues its neverending evolution. Great deals from mid america motorworkscorvette in ebay.