This Old Corvette - The Ultimate Tribute to America's Sports Car

By: Mike Antonick, Peter Egan, Allan Girdler .

As many a former and current Corvette owner knows, a 'Vette is not just a car.

The Corvette is an American icon revered around the globe. It is a household name, art on wheels, a fantasy in curvaceous fiberglass and chrome, a full-throttled declaration of independence, a poke in the eye to the status quo, an obsession, a religion, a way of life. Martin Milner drove one as Tod Stiles in Route 66. Roger Penske raced one, as did Dale Earnhardt. The Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, and Prince all sang rock'n'roll anthems to it. If ever there was a legendary sports car, the Corvette is it.

Most of us who have automobiles in the blood remember the first time we saw a Corvette. And that's what this book is all about: memories. This Old Corvette is a treasury of memories—short stories, essays, tall tales, and reminiscences—all devoted to the Corvette and the special role it plays in our lives.

The authors of the pieces collected in this anthology come from a wide range of backgrounds: Some are Corvette celebrities and historians, automotive journalists, or authors; others are regular folk with a story to share about their special Corvette.

The photography comes from a variety of well-known photographers and archives, and there's also a special selection of paintings and art.

If you're still in awe of that first Corvette, still driving and tuning Corvettes, or still dreaming of Corvettes, then this book is for you.

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