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The 1953 gm motorama at the waldor astoria in new york city opened its doors to the public on sat. Corvette black book 19532019 by mike antonick 2nd printing. Corvette black book 1953 2008 hardbound to commemorate its 30th anniversary, a first and only hardbound edition was limited to 1,000 copies. 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.

Certified 2017 chevrolet corvette z06 coupe w 1lz san jose, ca 95117 for sale in san jose, california. Corvette black book 1953 2018 as the corvette enters its 65th year, chevrolet celebrates with the carbon 65 edition. Introduced in 1978, this edition marks the corvette black book s 42nd year. Corvette black book 19532018 as the corvette enters its 65th year, chevrolet celebrates with the carbon 65 edition. Mike antonick has 17 books on goodreads with 64 ratings. I have issues 2007 2015, as i am looking to purchase my first vette with the new super frame in the not so distant future. C6 corvettes from 2005 to 2007 utilized the tremec t56. Buy a cheap copy of corvette black book 1953 2008 corvette. The ultimate book for corvette lovers and fans of americas premier highperformance vehicle. Corvette black book 19532007 by mike antonick 2006. Exhaust system dual, exhausting through two ports in rear deck of body. With 50plus years under its belt, chevrolets corvette is one of the worlds longest continually produced sports cars. I have owned corvettes for over 30 years, presently owning a vintage 74 that i have had since 1977 and a newer 2004 that i have had for 3 years. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds.

By the time the ex122 arrived on the motorama stage, it represented a fiberglassbodied sports car that was readied for production. Corvette black book 1953 2019 by mike antonick 2nd printing. 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. The c6 corvette was virtually all new including new bodywork with exposed headlamps and more aggressive stance than the c5. Corvette black book 19532007 paperback december 15, 2006. With 50plus years under its belt, chevrolets corvette is. The first generation of corvette was introduced late in the 1953 model year. Books by mike antonick author of corvette black book 1953. We recommend corvette black book from amazon for stats, rpo codes and easy to flip through facts. 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 an enthusiastic reception of the 1953 corvette motorama show car, gm began actual production in june of 1953.

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. Corvette parts and accessories corvette and air cooled. Corvette black book 1953 2007 this edition was printed in october 2006 and includes final 2006 production quantities and running changes. The z06 corvettes seat options remained the same as the 2006 model, with color choices that were available to consumers that included ebony, ebony with red, or. Mike antonick is the author of corvette black book 1953 2014 4. The reason that i bought the book is that i plan on selling my 1974. Car years 2, 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 20. Since it is an antique car i wanted to have as much knowledge about the. Corvette black book 19532008 hardbound the official site. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. General motors 2001 corvette specialists data book. Development for the seventh generation corvette started in 2007. We recommend corvette black book from amazon for stats, rpo codes and easy to flip through facts 10 and 11 digit vin explanation and location 1953 to early 1960 driverside door post area.

Introduced in 1978, this edition marks the corvette black books 42nd year. Chevrolet corvette c7 stingray 2014 chevrolet corvette c6 convertible 2006 chevrolet corvette c5 targa 50th anniversary 2003. 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. The beauty of the corvette black book, like the car itself, is in its. All 300 1953 cars were polo white with a sportsman red interior, and a 150hp blue flame sixcylinder engine was under the hood. Bound in black bonded leather with gold leaf lettering, the content is identical to the softbound edition. Unlike european rivals, supercharging for the corvette was a long time coming. Only vehicles that meet the high program standards of kelley blue book and pass inspection, as signed off by an ase certified technician, are eligible for the kelley blue book certified preowned cpo vehicle program. The chevrolet corvette c1 is the first generation of the corvette sports car produced by chevrolet. Mike antonick author of corvette black book 19532014. 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. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Mar 03, 2017 the 2007 z06 corvette included an optional, twotone interior as a nocost option.

Corvette black book is the perfect companion volume for the dedicated corvette fan. The 2011 data pages have been reworked to include production numbers for options and exterior colors. Corvette accessories official corvette shop corvette. Used 1953 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus.

No matter the model or year, one can instantly pick out a vettefrom the four chromeringed headlamps of the late1950s models. New 2019 chevrolet corvette stingray coupe w z51 1lt grand island, ne 68801 for sale in grand island, nebraska. Find 2007 chevrolet corvette convertibles for sale on oodle classifieds. They must also have a clean, title as verified by a carfax vehicle history report. Tough act to follow introduced in 1978 with 60 pages a bit over 6inches tall, the corvette black book has grown over the years to 160 pages a full ten inches in height. Find c5 corvette books including shop, service and assembly manuals, coffee table style and history books, brochures, owners manuals, performance, tune up and restoration, ncrs guides, cdrom, video, manuals on cd, christmas cards and wall calendars featuring 19972004 corvettes. If youre into corvettes then this is the book line for you. Corvette black book 19532008 hardbound to commemorate its 30th anniversary, a first and only hardbound edition was limited to 1,000 copies. Description as the corvette enters its second halfcentury and sixth generation, the corvette black book is there to cover the journey. Notice which book is stuffed into enthusiasts pockets at corvette events around the world. Chevrolet ended 2018 corvette production on january 29, 2018, and started 2019 build the same day. The official site of the corvette black book the genuine. 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.

Corvette black book 1953 2007 paperback december 15, 2006. Mike antonicks most popular book is corvette black book 19532014. Unfollow corvette black book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vette vues magazine corvette black book 19532018corvette. From that first 1953 vette to the brandnew 2014 corvette stingraythe triumphant culmination. Corvette black book 19532007 this edition was printed in october 2006 and includes final 2006 production quantities and running changes. Production increased to 3,640 vehicles in 1954, but true sports car fans wanted more gears and more. Search over 6,200 listings to find the best local deals.

Starting in 1998 the t56 unchanged was built by tremec, which is a mexican company who used the t56 designs licensed from borgwarner. This text was printed in october 2007 and includes final. Although gm had begun development of additional, more radical refinements for the corvette including an asyettobenamed supercharged prototype due in. Mike antonick is the author of corvette black book 19532014 4. From 1953 to 2019, it was frontengined, and since 2020, it is midengined. It was the first truly unique corvette since the c1 corvette was designed in 1953. The new 1953 2016 corvette black book continues its neverending evolution. Created in cooperation with general motors and illustrated with 500 color and blackandwhite photos from gms exclusive design and media archives, the book highlights the development, tech specs, and visual prowess of the entire corvette line. The venerable borgwarner t56 sixspeed manual overdrive transmission was first added to the c5 corvette in 1997. Only vehicles that meet the high program standards of kelley blue book and pass inspection, as signed off by an ase certified technician, are eligible for the kelley blue book certified preowned cpo vehicle program all vehicles must be six 6 model years or newer with less than 75,000 miles. It is commonly referred to as the solidaxle generation, as the independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 sting ray.

Often billed as americas sports car, the corvette has been in continuous production since 1953, when just 300 were built. Chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale kelley blue book. Since the release of the first corvette in 1953, chevrolets flagship sports car has become a timeless part of american culture and a household name across the globe. Engine special 150hp, highcompression, 6cylinger valveinhead blue flame engine. The headrest now featured a solid z06 logo instead of an outlined logo as it had in 2006. Corvette sweatshirt nothing but corvette hoodie black. Every shred of corvette notable data resides in these pages including options, colors, stats, facts, history, prices, codes, and more. Also includes 2007 model introduction material, but not production quantities. Used 2007 chevrolet corvette interior despite its raceinspired capability, the z06 is designed to be a comfortable daily driver. 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 other 2007 corvettes, it has a smalldiameter steering wheel. 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. After the introduction of the sixthgeneration coupe and convertible in 2005, and the return of the z06 coupe in 2006, the 2007 corvette arrived virtually unchanged from these earlier two model years.

That is only a few thousand more than the outgoing model, and an absolute bargain compared to mid. With its generations noted sequentially from c1 to c8, the corvette serves as chevrolets halo vehicle and is. The c5 corvette was not simply a redesign of the existing c4 corvette which most people thought. In 1958 the tach was used on 230, 245, and 250 hp cars but not on the 270 and 290 hp cars. 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. A new addenda section adds dealerinstalled options for 2009 through 2016s. We offer for sale 27 items for your 2007 chevrolet corvette narrow your search by model, year or type of book. This car has the charm and authenticfeel of the original and you can. 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. It was introduced late in the 1953 model year, and produced through 1962. We offer for sale 27 items for your 2007 chevrolet corvette.