Here is a list of the best Corvette books, some I have read myself, some that I did research on, and all have great reviews!
- Steve Magnante’s 1001 Corvette Facts (2018)
- Corvettes: Images & Stories About America’s Great Sports Car (2019)
- General Motors Corvette: 1984-96 Repair Manual, 28502- Covers All U.S. and Canadian Models of Chevrolet Corvette (1999)
- Chevrolet Corvette (97-13) Haynes Repair Manual (Haynes Automotive) (2017)
- Corvette 1968-1982 Restoration Guide, 2nd Edition (Motorbooks Workshop) (2011)
- How to Restore Your C3 Corvette: 1968-1982 (Restoration How-to) (2013)
- Chevrolet Corvette (68-82) Haynes Repair Manual (1999)
- Corvette, 1966-1982: Shop Manual (Motorbooks Workshop) (1986)
- All Corvettes Are Red (Inside the Rebirth of an American Legend) (1998)
- How to Restore Your Corvette: 1963-1967 (2012)
- Corvette Stingray 1963-1967 (Gold Portfolio) (1990)
- 1981 CORVETTE COMPLETE FACTORY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL – GUIDE – ALL MODELS 81 (2015)
- The History of Corvettes (Under the Hood) (2019)
Steve Magnante’s 1001 Corvette Facts (2018)
The Chevrolet Corvette’s transformation over 60 years of production is examined by automotive fact authority Steve Magnante in this latest volume of CarTech’s popular 1001 Facts series.Changes have been numerous, from the original Motorama cars turned into production cars, to the beautiful and popular mid-year cars, to the rakish lines of the Sting Ray designs, through the revolution turned evolution of the C4 through C7 models. Magnante covers them all here, generation by generation.
Corvettes: Images & Stories About America’s Great Sports Car (2019)
Whether you have owned one or just wished you did, Corvettes evoke glamour, elegance, speed, a little danger, and a sense of American pride. In this book, Harvey Goldstein pairs decades-spanning photos of these classic sportscars with great stories from Corvette owners.
General Motors Corvette: 1984-96 Repair Manual, 28502- Covers All U.S. and Canadian Models of Chevrolet Corvette (1999)
Total Car Care is the most complete, step-by-step automotive repair manual you’ll ever use. All repair procedures are supported by detailed specifications, exploded views, and photographs. From the simplest repair procedure to the most complex, trust Chilton’s Total Car Care to give you everything you need to do the job.
Chevrolet Corvette (97-13) Haynes Repair Manual (Haynes Automotive) (2017)
With a Haynes manual, you can do simple maintenance and basic repairs yourself, because Haynes writes every book based on a complete tear down of the vehicle. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you can save big with these helpful manuals! Chevrolet Corvette, ’97 – ‘13 includes all you need to know to maintain, repair, and care for these excellent vehicles.
Corvette 1968-1982 Restoration Guide, 2nd Edition (Motorbooks Workshop) (2011)
Third generation Corvettes (1968–1982), commonly known as C3s, are among the most plentiful and affordable Corvettes on the road today. Production spanned 15 years with more than 540,000 examples built, making these the most common of any Corvette body style. Unfortunately, many have fallen into disrepair and are in need of restoration.
How to Restore Your C3 Corvette: 1968-1982 (Restoration How-to) (2013)
The Corvette is in a league of its own. As the all-American V-8 sports car, no other high-performance American car can match it for enthusiast interest, collectability, and in many cases, performance. GM has cranked out model after memorable model continuously from 1953 to present, with the only exception being 1983. During this time, the Corvette earned a fanatical following and iconic status.
Chevrolet Corvette (68-82) Haynes Repair Manual (1999)
Haynes disassembles every subject vehicle and documents every step with thorough instructions and clear photos. Haynes repair manuals are used by the pros, but written for the do-it-yourselfer. #85,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #155 in Automotive Repair (Books) #75 in Automotive Engineering (Books) #83 in Vehicle Owner’s Manuals & Maintenance Guides Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
Corvette, 1966-1982: Shop Manual (Motorbooks Workshop) (1986)
For the owner or professional mechanic. Complete information for performing all required sevice operations and overhauls. Covers all components. Engine sizes 327, 350, 427 and 454. #238,872 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #83 in Trucks & Vans (Books) #97 in Automotive Pictorial Books #165 in Automotive History (Books) Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
All Corvettes Are Red (Inside the Rebirth of an American Legend) (1998)
No other American car carries the mystique of the Corvette, and early in 1997, General Motors unveiled the stunning fifth-generation Corvette to universal acclaim. But GM’s triumph was hard-won — the legendary sports car had nearly fallen victim to internal company politics and a squeeze on profits. In this candid and compelling book, journalist James Schefter reveals the inside story of the people who saved and reinvented the Corvette, from the drawing board to the assembly line.
How to Restore Your Corvette: 1963-1967 (2012)
The photos in this editon are black and white. The Corvette is in a league of its own. With a fanatical following and legendary performance reputation, GM has continuously produced model after memorable model starting in 1953 and continuing today. As long as there is a car culture, the Corvette will continue to appeal to legions of enthusiasts.
Corvette Stingray 1963-1967 (Gold Portfolio) (1990)
The Sting Ray was introduced in 1963 as a coupT and convertible with the 327 engine in four different states of tune. Automatic transmission and air conditioning were introduced in 1964, the 396 engine in 1965 and the 427 in 1966. Externally few styling changes were made. There were many variations of both small and big block engines over the years.
1981 CORVETTE COMPLETE FACTORY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL – GUIDE – ALL MODELS 81 (2015)
1981 CORVETTE COMPLETE FACTORY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL – GUIDE – COVERS ALL MODELS This brand new 1981 Corvette Assembly Manual, measuring 8 ½ x 11, is a three hole punched, loose leaf manual with roughly 350 pages of technical information, part numbers, torque specifications, wiring diagrams and many illustrations showing how the car is assembled.
The History of Corvettes (Under the Hood) (2019)
Treat your readers to a riveting look at a classic car. The Chevrolet Corvette is commonly called America’s sports car. In 1953, Chevrolet introduced the first generation of the Corvette, the C1, at the Motorama display at the New York Auto Show. Corvettes have participated in racing since 1960, when three C-1s were entered in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Best Corvette Books That You Need
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Corvette Stingray: The Mid-Engine Revolution
Author(s): Corvette Stingray
ID: 2914298, Publisher: The Quarto Group, Year: 2021, Size: 16 Mb, Format: epub
Corvette: Chevrolet's Supercar
Author(s): Randy Leffingwell
ID: 3304529, Publisher: Motorbooks, Year: 2021, Size: 87 Mb, Format: pdf
The Complete Book of Corvette: Every Model Since 1953
Author(s): Mike Mueller
ID: 3303583, Publisher: Motorbooks, Year: 2020, Size: 131 Mb, Format: pdf
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are truly best-sellers according to USA Today, others are drafted by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant links you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.