Corvette Special Editions by Keith Cornett

INCLUDES PACE CARS, L88S, CALLAWAYS, Z06S AND MORE

When the first Corvette was introduced to the public through the traveling caravan known as Motorama, everyone knew there was something special about it. Each subsequent model continued to strengthen that position. But how do you upgrade America's favorite sports car? Make it a special edition!

Special edition Corvettes are the tip of the spear when it comes to the American auto manufacturers' special models. Luminous cars such as the 1967 L88 convertible, 1969 aluminum block ZL1, and 2015 Z06 #001 have all commanded a million dollars or more. Modern dealer-tuned cars from Lingenfelter, Callaway, and Hennessey have carried the tradition of making a great Corvette even better. Extremely low mileage on 1978 Pace Cars indicate that people have thought of these cars as investments for nearly 40 years.

Keith Cornett of Corvetteblogger.com compiles a murderer's row of special-edition Corvettes in this first-ever compilation on the subject. This book is an encyclopedia of information, as you will learn about some of the rarest Corvettes on the planet. It will serve as a guide if you're looking to add one of these special machines to your collection. Everything you've ever wanted to learn about collectible Corvettes is in Corvette Special Editions.

Pages: 192
Size: 10 X 10 (inches)
Format: Hardback
Illustrations: 460 b/w, 21 color photos
 

Table of Contents

Dedication 

Acknowledgments 

Introduction 

 

Chapter 1: Anniversary Corvettes 

1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary 

1988 35th Anniversary Corvette 

1993 40th Anniversary Corvette 

2003 50th Anniversary Corvette 

2012 Centennial Edition Corvette 

2013 60th Anniversary Edition Corvette 

2018 Carbon 65 Edition Corvette 

 

Chapter 2: Indy 500 Pace Car Corvettes 

1978 Indy 500 Pace Car Replica 

1986 Indy 500 Convertible Pace Car Replica 

1995 Indy 500 Pace Car Replica 

1998 Indy 500 Pace Car Replica 

2007 Indy 500 Pace Car Replica 

2008 Indy 500 Pace Car Replica 

 

Chapter 3: Commemorative and Tribute Corvettes 

1986 Malcolm Konner Commemorative Edition 

2004 Le Mans 24 Hour Commemorative Edition 

2007 Ron Fellows ALMS GT1 Championship Corvette Z06 

2007 Victory Edition (European Exclusive) 

2008 Z06 427 Limited Edition (Wil Cooksey) 

2008 Corvette Competition (European Exclusive) 

2009 GT1 Championship Edition 

2016 Z06 C7.R Edition 

 

Chapter 4: Corvette Special Editions 

1982 Collector Edition Hatchback Coupe 

1988–1990 Corvette Challenge/Escort GT Factory Race Cars 

1996 Collector Edition 

1996 Grand Sport 

2008 ZHZ Hertz Coupe (Rental) / 2009 ZHZ Hertz Convertible (Rental) 

2009 Competition Sport 

2011 Z06 Carbon Edition 

2013 427 Convertible 

2014 Stingray Coupe and Convertible Premiere Editions 

2015 Design Packages: Atlantic and Pacific Stingrays 

2016–2017 Design Packages: Twilight Blue, Spice Red, and Jet Black Suede RPOs

2017 Grand Sport Collector Edition 

 

Chapter 5: Limited Regular Production Corvettes 

1953 Corvette 

1957 Corvette with RPO 579D “Airbox” 

1963 Corvette Grand Sport Racers 

1963 Corvette Z06 

1967–1969 Corvette L88 

1969 Corvette ZL1 

1970–1972 ZR1 and 1971 ZR2 Special Purpose Packages 

1980 Corvette 305 California 

1983 Corvette 

 

Chapter 6: Dealers, Tuners, and Third-Party Special Editions 

Baldwin–Motion 

Greenwood 

Callaway Cars 

Lingenfelter Performance Engineering 

1980 Duntov Turbo 

Dick Guldstrand GS80/GS90 

2001–2003 Avelate Corvette 

Shinoda/Mears Special Edition 

AAT 1953 Commemorative Edition 

Pratt & Miller Corvette C6RS 

Hennessey Performance Engineering