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

by Dave McLellan

Celebrations begin this year to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette. There's 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 America's 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 industry's 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 you're interested in the Corvette from an engineering perspective or simply a fan of the celebrated sports car, you'll want to own a copy of Dave McLellan's Corvette from the Inside.

Genres: Cars

288 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2002

Reviews

[Adam · Rating 3 out of 5]

A really good read that has a bit of history of the origins of the Corvette (which I have read plenty about), but really hones in on the development of the C4 (particularly the ZR-1) and the start of the C5. It also has great detail on the end of the C3 line. It was great to hear a first person account of the history from Duntov's successor. A must have for any Corvette fan, particularly those of the C4.

[Bill Woodward · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the most informative book I've read so far about any car. The technical details were very instructive, not only about Corvettes, but about sports cars in general and what makes a great one. I now appreciate my Corvette and those who designed and built it more than ever.