🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Chevrolet

Model:

Corvette

Product Type:

Book

Product Title:

The Corvette in the Barn: More Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology

Author:

Tom Cotter

Isbn:

978-1937775015

Ean:

9781937775015

👋 Introduction

Target Audience:

Classic car enthusiasts, Corvette owners and admirers, automotive history buffs, readers interested in discovery and preservation stories.

Genre:

Automotive storytelling and narrative non-fiction, similar to Tom Cotter's other works like 'Corvette in the Barn'.

Narrative Style:

Engaging, anecdotal, and often humorous storytelling capturing the excitement of finding classic cars.

Story Themes:

Barn finds, automotive archaeology, serendipitous discoveries, preservation of automotive heritage.

📋 Manual Details

Content Type:

Automotive Story Collection and Automotive Archaeology

Pages:

224

Type:

Narrative / Informational Book

Language:

English

Format:

Printed Book

📖 Manual Coverage

Vehicle Systems Focus:

Corvette discovery, barn find restoration context, automotive history, specific Corvette generations (implied context of barn finds).

Restoration Context:

Discovery narratives, historical context of barn finds, appreciation of automotive preservation.

Depth Of Coverage:

Anecdotal and historical, not a technical repair manual. Focuses on the thrill of discovery and the stories behind found vehicles.

📊 Manual Specifications

File Type:

N/A (Printed Book)

Print Quality:

Professional print quality for automotive enthusiast publications.

Binding:

Perfect Bound (typical for trade paperbacks)

Paper Type:

High-quality paper suitable for photographs and text.

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Type Covered:

Various Chevrolet V8 engines (historically associated with Corvette models relevant to barn finds, e.g., Small-Block V8, Big-Block V8).

Performance Context:

Focus on the state of discovery and potential for restoration, not specific performance figures of found vehicles.

Fuel System Context:

Historical fuel delivery systems relevant to classic Corvettes found in barns (e.g., carburetors).

🔧 Transmission

Transmission Type Covered:

Manual and automatic transmissions typical of classic Corvettes (e.g., Muncie 4-speed, BorgWarner T-10, Powerglide, Turbo Hydra-Matic).

Optional Transmissions Covered:

Various manual and automatic options prevalent across different Corvette generations.

Transmission Features Context:

Discussion of transmission choices and their historical significance in Corvette performance and driving experience.

📐 Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions Context:

General discussion of classic Corvette exterior styling and dimensions across generations featured in stories.

Interior Dimensions Context:

Anecdotal references to interior space and design characteristic of classic Corvettes.

Cargo Dimensions Context:

Limited, generally not a focus unless related to storage in barn finds.

Weight Context:

General discussion of classic Corvette weight as a factor in performance and handling.

🛡️ Safety Features

Safety Ratings Context:

No formal safety ratings covered; focus is on historical context and condition of discovered vehicles.

Active Safety Features Context:

Focus on the absence or rudimentary nature of active safety features in classic vehicles.

Passive Safety Features Context:

Discussion of classic safety design elements (e.g., chassis structure) as interpreted by the author.

💡 Technology Features

Infotainment Features Covered:

Historical context of automotive audio systems and interior technology in classic Corvettes.

Driver Assistance Features Covered:

Focus on the lack of modern driver assistance systems in the classic Corvettes featured.

Connectivity Features Covered:

Historical perspective on automotive connectivity (e.g., early radio technology).

🔧 Maintenance

Service Intervals Covered:

Not applicable. This is a narrative book, not a service manual.

Fluid Specs Covered:

Not applicable. This is a narrative book, not a service manual.

Common Issues Context:

Anecdotal references to common issues found in neglected or stored classic Corvettes (e.g., fuel system degradation, rust, engine wear).

📚 Vehicle History

Chevrolet Heritage:

Deep dives into Chevrolet's performance legacy and the Corvette's iconic status.

Corvette Generations Covered:

Stories likely span multiple Corvette generations, from the C1 (1953-1962) through potentially C3 (1968-1982), C4 (1984-1996), C5 (1997-2004), and possibly earlier models not commonly thought of as 'barn finds' but still classic. Specific focus on models prevalent in the barn find culture.

Production Context:

Historical context of Corvette production and why certain models became rare or lost.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Awards And Recognitions:

Tom Cotter is a recognized author in the automotive enthusiast space; this book is part of his popular series.