The corvette is an american icon, first introduced in 1953. Oct 15, 20 the corvette is a world class car and it all began in 1953 with orginal fiberglass sports car that changed chevorlet as an auto manufacture the corvette was intened to be a competive two seater that took on other two seaters from european auto manufactures but when corvette first began it was powered by a blueflame six engine and manual transmission later gm would offer a 265 v8 the same v8. Five air vents in the hood, front bumper and rear, boost the cars powerful aura, cool the engine and reduce lift. Prior to this point, brock had some pretty impressive successes in the automotive design field. Fortunately, peter brock, who was responsible for sketching the lines of what would become the 1963 corvette split window in 1957, decided to tell the story of that very special corvette in his new book called corvette sting ray. February 23rd, 2014 john galvin jsg chevrolet, corvette, jay lenos garage, must see videos from around the globe 0 comments. Heres a look back to 2011 when we caught up with the car and its then new aussie owner, joe calleja. Hertz adrenaline collection corvette car rental hertz. The origins of the stingray corvette can be seen in this sketch made in 1957 by peter brock. Most know that peter played an important part in cobra history, but he was first at general motors at the inception of the winner that day in 1962. It was a test model from corvette usa which attended the track day from gran turismo events on the nurburgring. If you are unable to attend and would like a signed copy of peter s book corvette stingray please contact me.
Peter brock as a journalist and historian has in his books, speeches and tv appearances told the story of the evolution of the corvette. Find out why the 2014 chevrolet corvette is rated 8. Peter brock is a noted automotive stylist who sketched the original sting ray. The design was based on a sketch by designer pete brock, and was further developed by larry shinoda.
In brock s recently published book, corvette sting ray. For the latter, however, theres only one remaining living member of the design team, peter brock. One of worlds largest corvette collections found deep in georgia. Stingrays breathtaking, streamlined form is racetrack and windtunnel proven. In brock s new book, corvette sting ray, genesis of an american icon, the inside story of the birth of americas greatest sports car comes to life through quality text and.
Peter brock to speak on corvette sting ray design hemmings. This month, the peterson hosted bruce meyers allamerican cruisein to celebrate the life of carol shelby and honor the recent blockbuster. Contributing member of the national corvette museum. He put it this way in his book, corvette sting raygenesis of an american icon. As corvette blogger points out, fellow corvette enthusiast darwin ludi has been campaigning for peter brock, codesigner of the 1959 corvette stingray racer, to be inducted into the ncm hall of. Brocks new book on the creation of the first corvette sting ray tells the inside story, from the foreign inspiration to the adoption of prior dreams that never made it, to the actual design of the prototype that did. The production 1963 corvette sting ray was designed by larry shinoda with styling direction from bill mitchell. But 2014 was the year that the new corvette stingray topped everybody with the fun factor. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Larry shinoda is given full credit for the final design of the 1963 corvette and rightfully so, however peter brock s renderings of the 1959 stingray racer show that his design concepts were included in the final design. The initial design was inspired by a car called the q corvette, a vehicle conceived by chuck pohlmann and peter brock but never manufactured. All corvette artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee.
A mintcondition, fuelinjected 1965 stingray sat next to a row of cars. Peter brock can include the corvette stingray, the shelby cobra daytona coupe, and the hino samurai in the portfolio of exciting cars he has been involved with. Magenta and the editor of the new york times book of new york. This 1971 chevrolet corvette stingray hits all the high notes. Wellresearched and extremely wellwritten, norton has created a book that will be a singlesource reference for marine historians. I was the garage broker who moved the cars for peter, mr. Bay street power broker fraser fell spearheaded creation of gold. Genesis of an american icon and will be meeting fans and signing autographs all weekend.
From 1953 to 2019, it was frontengined, and since 2020, it is midengined. More than 180 quality images, some 20 of which are brock s original sketches from 57 and 58 in the search for the sting ray design. Corvette stingray concept car, concept cars from 1959 and 2009 chevrolet corvette c2, the second generation of the corvette, introduced in 1963, referred to as the corvette sting ray. Today, the corvette z06, with the available z07 package, does it in 2. The 2020 eyeson design commemorative poster was created by artist and designer michael goettnert. Brock also provides his critique of gm today and the introduction of the c7, the new corvette stingray for 2014. From that first 1953 vette to the brandnew 2014 corvette stingraythe triumphant culmination of chevrolets longstanding sports car expertisethe complete book of corvette pays tribute to one of americas proudest sports car traditions and the innovative company behind it.
Major norton, to the best of my knowledge, has written more about this subject than any other marine historian to date. Come find a great deal on new chevrolet corvettes in your area today. The car has recently undergone open cheque book, no. Used car pricing for the 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray coupe 2d. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Because of the ama racing ban, brock saw no opportunity to be involved with.
A rare collection of 36 classic corvettes that were hidden away for 25 years are being. Genesis of an american icon reveals the elaborate and complicated history and secret origins of the legendary split window. In 1965, peter brock left shelby american to start his own company, brock racing enterprises, most commonly known in the racing community as bre. Video corvette sting ray designer peter brock on jay. The award is unique in that the selection is made by the previous winners of the award, which include automotive designers from around the world. Upon release, the automotive industry bestowed their most prestigious awards on peter brock s insider account of how the 1959 stingray racer and production 1963 sting rays came to. We are pleased to announce a book signing with peter brock at pasteiners auto zone hobbies on october 5th, 20 from 9. May 09, 2014 this time i had the opportunity to get my gopro inside of the new corvette c7 stingray. Knowing that the opportunity to create a car such as the corvette stingray at a large corporation was rare, and having turned 21 so that he could get his scca race license, brock left gm in 1959 to return to his native california. Your canadian source for corvette parts and supplies no more duties or broker fees from the usa. Legendary automotive designer peter brock visits jay at the garage to talk about his new book, corvette sting ray. Corvette sting ray genesis of an american icon soft cover. Beneath the distinctive automotive design of the corvette stingray is a roaring 460horsepower v8, connected to the 19 rear wheels through an eightspeed transmission with manual shift mode.
While working at gm styling in 1957, he penned the classic forms that would eventually become the famed 63 split window corvette stingray. Stingray is a significant contribution to the corps histroy. Brock will be onsite promoting his new book, corvette stingray. Nov 27, 20 to mark the sales launch of its 2014 corvette stingray convertible and get the holiday season going, chevrolet is launching a new special edition.
Play full screen, enjoy puzzle of the day and thousands more. Used chevrolet corvette for sale in livonia, mi autotrader. How to restore your corvette 19631967 book indepth, handson proceduresnew. In recent years brock has worked as an automotive photo journalist and authored a book about the daytona cobra coupes and corvette sting ray.
The c2 corvette sting ray was first introduced in 1963. The xp87 project morphed into mitchells stingray racer and then into the 1963 corvette project, both driven by the capable skills of codesigners larry shinoda, chuck pohlmann, tony lapine, and gene garfinkle. The motor press guild just awarded peter brock two welldeserved awards. The 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray sets a new benchmark for value among wellequipped, comfortable, highperformance sports cars. 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. Take a look at this numbersmatching 1971 big block corvette. Mclellan was the chief engineer for corvette from 1975 until his retirement in. Peter brock, 82, is one of the most legendary car designers in automotive history, with the cobra daytona coupe, corvette stingray, datsun 240z and the triumph tr250k what became the tr7 to. Twice, peter s sketches rose to the top of the pile and laid the groundwork in 1957 for how the 1963 stingray corvette would look. Corvette sting ray genesis of an american icon by peter. Vote peter brock into corvette hall of fame gm authority. There are 9 1970 to 1972 chevrolet corvette stingrays for sale today on. Peter brock at autobooksaerobooks special car store.
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In 1957 brock was one of the youngest designers ever hired by gm styling. Peter brocks sting ray book stingray corvette forum. The book reveals the elaborate and complicated history and secret origins of the legendary split window car. Jay takes a moment to sit down with the legendary automotive designer peter brock to talk about his new book, corvette sting ray. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray coupe 2d. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 28 2018 corvette models nationwide. Chevrolet corvette 2020 rental alternative in miramar, fl by travis. Corvette stingray buying tips caraddiction youtube. Brock bought his first car, an mgtc, at the age of 16 and spent his teenage years helping a neighbor get an mg ready to race. With thecorvette convertible zo6 and corvette convertible stingray, hertz puts you behind the wheel of the definitive american roadster. One of worlds largest corvette collections found deep in georgia backwoods.
Randy berg on an unassuming corner of burbank california, there lies a book shop steeped in the history of the automobile and aero industries that seeded the area with creative gusto. The book isnt just a story for stingray owners but all serious students of automotive history. Along with brock, guests can meet the corvette engineering team, along with special guest dave mclellan. Corvette grand sport, including its first match against the cobras in 1963 something brock knows a thing or two about. Corvette stingray genesis of an american icon on an unassuming corner of burbank california, there lies a book shop steeped in the history of the automobile and aero industries that seeded. Unfollow 1963 corvette stingray to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The well respected motor press guild has just confirmed that peter brocks insider story of how the corvette sting ray came to be is a musthave book for anyone interested in automobiles or the automotive industry. Jun 28, 20 under its hood, the 2014 corvette stingray will feature a 6.
The well respected motor press guild has just confirmed that peter brock s insider story of how the corvette sting ray came to be is a musthave book for anyone interested in automobiles or the automotive industry. The car was developed in the styling studios at general motors gm at the behest of bill mitchell, gm vice president of styling. Stingray genesis of an american icon book corvette central. Choose your favorite corvette designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Carlisle events winter autofest, plus other concours and. Book is awesomesets the standard for all new restoration books. First corvette stingray special edition is the new premiere.
Peter brock worked with bill mitchell to design the concept car that would eventually lead to the 1963 corvette sting ray. Used 2018 chevrolet corvette stingray for sale near me. Interview with corvette stingray designer peter brock. Lets help get corvette designer peter brock into the. Onboard corvette c7 stingray on the nurburgring youtube. Jay leno interviews peter brock stingray corvette forum. As used corvette dealers here in martinsburg, pennsylvania, we have a deep passion for the history of the corvette. Vote designerracer brock into corvette hall of fame. Peter brock sketched the original sting ray in 1957. Origins of the iconic 1963 corvette sting ray splitwindow.
Genesis of an american icon reveals the elaborate and complicated history and secret origins of the legendary split window 1963 corvette sting ray. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Thank you for stopping by here at hobby car corvettes where we are all corvettes, all the time. Here is a delightful interview between jay leno and peter brock. The 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray is currently available as a coupe or convertible. His work was admired by bill mitchell, and factored heavily into larry shinodas design for the 1959 stingray racer, an experimental car that would. The corvette stingray racer is a sports racing car and concept car that debuted in 1959. A stay above the rest vacation rentals 3,788,867 views.
Burbank ca, sept 7 20 peter brock was on hand at autobooksaerobooks to sign his new book. Corvette parts supplier in ontario, canada parts for vintage and. Beyond its exterior details, the premiere edition looks to be a topoftheline 2014 corvette stingray. With more than 300 historical and behindthescenes photographs that take you as close to the car as you can get without sitting behind the wheel, corvette stingray is a mustown book for any serious gearheadwhether youre a longtime vette junkie, a sports car devotee, or simply an admirer of beautiful machines. For more than 25 years, the peter max corvettes have languished in one new.
Buy corvette sting ray genesis of an american icon 1st by peter brock isbn. He has written books, articles and is an accomplished photojournalist. Peter brock s final circuit race was in this thundering corvette sting ray at goodwood. Find used chevrolet corvette for sale in livonia, mi. Looking back and contrasting to today, it may seem as if the. Peter brock spent just two years working for general motors, but during that time the young designer penned a design study that adapted the corvairs independent rear suspension to the corvette. Genesis of an american icon, the current gm vice president of design, ed welburn, recalls the impact the 1963 corvette sting ray had on him, around the bend came a 1963 corvette sting ray splitwindow coupe its red exterior and red interior captured my imagination, and remains. Real estate broker adam heller said the family now has a museum of corvettes. In 2017 brock was inducted into the corvette hall of fame. I purchased the car from a well known broker the family contracted to sell the car that says the car is 100 percent stock except for the original looking radio and the.
Bixenon highintensity discharge headlamps and fourelement taillamps flash your advance. The race was a figment of the imagination designed to fill a void in the real horse racing scheduled. Having the dubious distinction of being the last remaining member of that team, i share this story as i lived it. Chevrolet corvette stingray was the name for several model years of chevrolet corvettes. Peter brock with the xp87 corvette stingray racer eyeson design. One of the biggest pieces of the history of a car, is who was responsible for its creation. The 2014 c7 chevrolet corvette won the fiberglass follies by a front clip over prerace favorite, the 1990 zr1. The more i found out about peter, the more i truly realized the extent of his passion and the zeal to stand by his convictions without fear of consequence, which carried him on his lifes intriguing path. Cranes 196869 stingray guidebook 230 pages over 2,ooo photographsbook is awesomesets the standard for all new restoration books.
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