All Corvettes Are Red: Amazon.ca: James Schefter, Raymond Todd: Books

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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.

For eight years, Schefter enjoyed unprecedented access to every part of GM, including areas off-limits to many company vice presidents. A true insider, he observed the new Corvette's odyssey from sketch to clay model to prototype to production vehicle. He accompanied test drivers across scorching deserts and snow-packed mountains. And he came to know the fiercely dedicated team of designers, engineers, and executives who fought and achieved their dream: a new Corvette that is better conceived, better built, and less expensive than its predecessors. The Corvette's odyssey to reclaim its glory is a thrilling testament to the endurance of American spirit. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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The inside story of the people who made the Corvette a legend for over forty years, "All Corvettes Are Red" is the result of more than eight years of research by the author into every part of the world's #1 automaker. "A true labor of love".--"Booklist" of color photos. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible book!, May 20 2007

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Michael D. Nicola (Toronto, ON Canada) - See all my reviews

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All Corvettes are Red has to be one of the finest books ever written on the subject of what it takes to create a car. Most people have no idea of the creative strugles, the engineering limits, and the financial burdens it takes to bring a car like the Corvette to the general public. This book tells that story in a way that has never been told before.

This book definitely belongs in any automotive enthusiasts library, whether they are a Corvette enthusiast or not.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amaizing inside information on the C5 development, Mar 30 2003

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Phillip Russell "Phil R" (Deltona, FL., United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All Corvettes Are Red (Paperback)

Even though I don't own a C5 (yet) it was very interesting to see how the C5 was born from the C4 (which I own) and many of it's short commings were over come. The bureaucracy that exist in large corporations as well, was exposed.
Had it not been for dedicated employees this icon may have faded from American history.
Excellent reading for any Corvette lover or just plain car buff.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book But Lacking Chronology, May 15 2002

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I am a Corvette owner and lover and hence was amazed at the insider details covered in this book about the car I love. But I can't rate it higher than three stars because I find that the author has an annoying habit of parenthetically shifting forward and backward in time. I had a very difficult time following what happened when.

Often he mentions a name in the middle of a story then proceeds back in time ten years (or longer in some cases) to give you this person's life history. By the time you return to the story, you can't remember who, what, or where you left off from. I found this so annoying that I had to read the book in small sessions and, quite frankly, gave up on trying to understand the chronology of the events depicted.

On the flip side, if you're a Corvette lover like me, I don't think you will find a more accurate description of what happens behind the scenes in the design, engineering, and production of America's sports car.

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