🏁 Corvette History & Legacy

1. Corvette: America’s Sports Car” by Randy Leffingwell
   A beautifully photographed and detailed chronicle from C1 to modern models.
2. All Corvettes Are Red” by James Schefter
   A behind-the-scenes look at the development of the C5, told like a thriller.
3. Corvette Sixty Years” by Randy Leffingwell
   Comprehensive and visually stunning, celebrating six decades of Corvette.
4. Corvette: Seven Generations of American High Performance by Richard Prince
   A thorough journey through each generation with detailed specs and stories.

🔧 Performance & Technical Insight – See also this page on shop manuals

5. “Corvette: Restoration Guide, 1968-1982″ by Richard Prince
   Perfect for DIY restorers and tinkerers focused on C3 models.
6. “How to Build & Modify Chevy Small-Block V-8 Cylinder Heads” by David Vizard
   A goldmine for engine tuners—especially relevant to vintage Corvette owners.
7. “Chevrolet Corvette: 1984-1996 (Haynes Repair Manual)”
   A practical guide for C4 owners who like to get their hands dirty.

📚 Collector & Buyer Resources

8. “Corvette Black Book” by Mike Antonick (updated yearly)
   A pocket-sized bible of VINs, production numbers, colors, and options.
9. “Corvette by the Numbers” by Alan L. Colvin
   Essential for restorers and buyers wanting to verify originality.
10. “Keith Martin’s Guide to Car Collecting” (includes Corvette market insights)
    Useful for gauging value trends and making smart collector decisions.

🎨 Design & Culture

11. “Zora Arkus-Duntov: The Legend Behind Corvette” by Jerry Burton
    Biography of the man who transformed the Corvette from cruiser to performance icon.
12. “Corvette Racing: The Complete Competition History” by David Kimble
    An illustrated dive into Corvette’s motorsport evolution.
13. “Corvette Concept Cars: Developing America’s Favorite Sports Car” by Scott Kolecki
    A look at the dream cars that inspired the production models.