Corvette from the Inside: The Development History as told by Dave McLellan, Corvette's Chief Engineer 1975-1992

Corvette from the Inside: The Development History as told by Dave McLellan, Corvette's Chief Engineer 1975-1992 by McLellan, Dave. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780837608594.

Celebrations begin this year to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. Theres no one more qualified than Dave McLellan to reflect upon the remarkable endurance of this legendary American icon. Dave McLellan belongs to a select group by having been the second of only three Corvette Chief Engineers to date. He is also the very first Corvette Chief Engineer to sit down and write his view of the incredible story of Americas foremost sports car.In Corvette from the Inside Dave McLellan talks about his years at the center of Corvette Engineering, his take on Corvette history and many of the details that have made the Corvette a perennial favorite with millions of Americans. As McLellan describes the incredible highs and lows in the life of the Corvette, he also paints the bigger picture of the American auto industrys ability to rebuild itself whenever its survival is threatened.McLellan uses every tool at his disposal to tell his story, including original sketches and charts drawn by him exclusively for this book, scores of archival photos from GM, photos from his personal collection, and of course his own first-hand memories of 32 years at General Motors. Whether youre interested in the Corvette from an engineering perspective or simply a fan of the celebrated sports car, youll want to own a copy of Dave McLellans Corvette from the Inside.