Quarter-Mile Corvettes 1953-1975: The History of Chevrolet's Sports Car at the Drag Strip

by Steve Holmes

Re-live Corvette's early years at the drag strip

Famously known as "America's sports car," the Chevrolet Corvette came to market in 1953. That same year, the newly established National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) hosted its first event. The Corvette was not intended for quarter-mile drag racing, and it appeared to be completely at odds with the sport. Early equipment included an underpowered Blue Flame 6-cylinder motor and automatic transmission...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1613258046
• ISBN13: 9781613258040
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Cartech
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 10.9"