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by David Smitheram (Author)
The Chevrolet Corvette C6 features stunning looks, effortless V8 performance and soundtrack, sharp handling, rugged reliability, with surprising practicality. If you're looking to buy one of these classic cars, this handy little book will steer you in the right direction.
There were more than 200,000 C6 cars produced in their nine-year production run; which one will best suit you and your budget? Are there any model years to avoid, and how do you know what to look for? If you follow the advice in this essential buyer's guide and find the right example, the sixth generation Corvette can be surprisingly cost-effective to buy, run and maintain. Colour photos throughout this guide help to show you common problem areas; save yourself days of trawling the internet and social media, this pocket-sized, printed book distils first-hand experience and knowledge from specialists and owners. Marque expert David Smitheram covers every model, from the most attainable 2005 LS2 coupes and convertibles, to the wide-bodied Grand Sport and Z06, through to the late-model ZR1 supercar and a multitude of special editions. The author maintains and modifies his own C6, nicknamed 'Clive The Corvette'. Steadily approaching 250,000 miles, his 2007 C6 Coupe sees almost daily use, has won track championships and enjoyed long-distance road trips across the USA, Europe and Africa.Author Biography
David Smitheram lives in the South West of England, and is currently the Director of a motorsport organising club. Previously he founded a business filming cars on the race track, qualified as an ARDS race instructor and worked for a Japanese manufacturer.
Over the past 20 years, David has taken part in well over 250 track days and races around the world, in at least twenty different marques.
David bought a Corvette C6 in California, driving it 2500 miles in the States, before shipping it back to the UK. 'Clive The Corvette' has now travelled more than 230,000 miles on road and track, in the US, around Europe, down to the North Africa and the Sahara Desert and up to the Arctic Circle. These journeys have produced a series of children's books about 'Clive The Corvette'.
David carries out all maintenance and upgrades on his cars himself.
His articles, videos and photographs have been used by various car clubs, magazines and publications.
