Featured Items

The Corvette Restorer: 25th Anniversary Edition

Another Blast from the Past!

This “book” (with the cool 25th logo embossed cover) is technically a back issue of The Corvette Restorer magazine. Members received this as Volume 26 #1, Summer, 1999.
It was edited by then National Judging Chairman, Dennis Clark with design by our current Corvette Restorer Editor, Vinnie Peters. The book celebrated NCRS’s first 25 years by detailing how it all started and the major accomplishments over the years. Just like the National Corvette Museum book that we recently unearthed - it’s fun to read and reminisce if you were there, and it’s a great way to learn how the Corvette restoration hobby developed if you weren’t. If we still have some remaining after Christmas, 2009- we’ll dig them out in another 10 or so years! Please get your copy while they are still available!

Member..................$10.00

National Corvette Museum Commemorative Book

The Official National Corvette Museum Commemorative Book Unavailable for MANY Years!
The National Corvette Museum recently celebrated their 15th Anniversary in style by opening a huge new addition. It’s changed just a bit from the “Museum Annex” days in the strip mall down the road at the Bowling Green exit. They have definitely moved on to bigger and better things, although I really miss the old G.D. Ritzy’s restaurant!

This was originally published by NCRS member and Shark Quarterly Editor Wayne Ellwood way back when at the museum’s opening.

Topics include: What is the Corvette?; The Heroes; Building a Museum; Construction Begins; The Grand Opening; The Cars Become the Stars; and People You Might See. For members who were there- it’s a great way to reminisce.
For those who weren’t- it’s a great way to learn.

Member..................$10.00

Corvette C-6

The “official“ (GM licensed) inside story of the development details and technical specifications of the all new 2005 C6 Corvette! Filled with first-person stories from key Corvette engineers and designers (including fellow NCRS members!), it’s the complete C6 development story from the drawing board to final assembly at the Bowling Green, Kentucky Plant. Amazing insights! Hardcover, 9” x 12” format, 160 pages, 200 color photos.

Retail..................$34.95

Member..................$30.00

Classic Chevrolet Dealerships: Selling the Bowtie

A history of Chevrolet Dealerships told through profiling several long-standing businesses. Featured Dealerships include: William L Morris (Fillmore, California); Whitney’s (Montesano, Washington); Webster Motors (Cody, Wyoming); Felix (Los Angeles, California); Holz (Janesville, Wisconsin); Smith (Atlanta, Georgia); Mandeville (North Attleboro, Massachusetts); and Culberson-Stowers (Pampas, Texas). Hardbound, 10” x 10”) with 156 pages 75 color and 175 b/w photos.

Retail..................$34.95

Member..................$31.00

Corvette Black Book

New 2010 Corvette Black Book- same old prices. Corvette Black Book 1953-2010 By longtime NCRS member Mike Antonick. His new edition covers 1953 through 2010 Corvette models with the final 2009 production figures added. This edition includes even more original facts, figures, options, codes, and prices for each model year of Corvette. As always, Mike is constantly adding to and refining the information as new facts are confirmed. It's conveniently “pocket-sized”, and a great way to check tons of highly important “basic” Corvette information. Highly recommended! Softbound, with 160 pages and dozens of photos.

Retail price..............$17.95

Member price..............$14.00

NCRS Pocket Spec Guides 1953-67 AND 1968-82!

These are the next generation of the classic NCRS Pocket Spec Guide! They are a convenient 4"x6" size that fits right into your pocket- perfect to carry along at swap meets, junkyard searches, and judging events. They are quick reference technical encyclopedias of basic Corvette information, including major mechanical and electrical component part numbers, casting numbers, engine, transmission and axle identification codes, original prices, options and production quantities, power teams, color combinations, body codes and much more! Both are softbound with approximately 168 pages.

1953-67 NCRS Pocket Spec Guide, Retail...........$14.95
1953-67 NCRS Pocket Spec Guide, Member...........$12.00

1968-82 NCRS Pocket Spec Guide, Retail...........$14.95
1968-82 NCRS Pocket Spec Guide, Member...........$12.00

Corvette Specs 1984-96

Now available from long-time member Mike Antonick.  The hobby needed a comprehensive book on C-4's - we got a great one! 256 pages and over 550  photos worth of specs, history, special editions, and obscure facts..

Retail..................$29.95

Member..................$27.00

Corvettes: The Cars that Created the Legend

Written by Dennis Adler, a noted editor and photographer who has served on the editorial staffs of some 18 national magazines during his career. This book originally appeared in hardcover a few years ago at a much higher price. We didn´t stock it at that time. It´s exactly what the title states: a photo history of the Corvettes that became legendary. Grand Sports, Challenge Cars, and other racers, styling cars and prototypes, mid-years, etc, all appear. A little history and context and a lot of nice photos. Softbound, 176 pages and over 200 photos- many in color.  



Retail......................$24.95
Member price................$22.00

Corvette: 50 Years of Rolling Thunder

This book is dedicated to Corvette's racing history from 1954 thru 2002. In it are described the evolution of the racing Corvettes from the straight six, through the first V8s, through the Stingrays, the Grand Sports, the Big-blocks and right up to today's Championship-winning C5-R. This hardbound 214-page book features almost 200 color and black and white photos, plus interviews with the Corvettes top race drivers, mechanics and Crew chiefs.

Retail......................$39.95
Member price................$35.00

Corvette Thunder: 50 Years of Corvette Racing 1953-2003

Authored by Dave Friedman with forward by NCRS member Dick Guldstrand. An incredible photographic archive of the Corvette´s race history. Hardbound, 9 1/2 x 12" 394 pages and nearly 600 photos- many never-before-seen, straight from personal archives.

Member price................$75.00

Corvette Masterpieces - Dream Cars You´d Love to Own

One man´s view of “masterpieces” in the world of Corvettes. He gets it correct a good percentage of the time, including many NCRS members (and their Corvette collections) in the book. Racecars, styling Corvettes, prototypes, customs, etc. are included. Corvette Masterpieces is a good idea for a coffee table book. The book is 103/4 x 103/4", hardbound with 352 pages and 400 color photos.

Retail price..............$40.00
Member price..............$35.00

How to Build High-Performance Chevy LS1/LS6 V-8´s

Modifying and Tuning Gen III Engines for GM Cars and Pickups An all-new color edition of this essential book for those who are looking for even more performance from their LS1/LS6, but are only familiar with the older Gen I and Gen II Chevrolet small blocks. Chapters include: Gen III Architecture and Design; Head, Cam and Intake Power Combinations; Factory and Aftermarket Hi-Po Parts; Parts Interchangeability- LS6 Everything; and 4.8, 5.3, and 6.0 liter Vortec Truck Engines. It also covers step-by-step engine removal sequences specific to Corvettes. The book is 81/2 x 11", softbound with 160 pages and 556 color photos.

Retail price..............$24.95 Member price..............$22.00

The Great Classic Muscle Cars Compared

A series of reprinted articles from 1966-70 comparing America's classic muscle cars. some of the featured cars: Corvette Chevelle, Camaro, Mustang, Road Runner, GTO, etc. Softbound with 140 pages and many photos.

Retail..................$17.95
Member..................$14.00

Corvette: Drive. Ride. Fly

New from Mike Mueller with Bob Woods. The first Corvette book written and designed for the next generation of Corvette enthusiasts- our kids! Your kids will love the wild graphics and great stories. Softbound with 80 pages- all in color.

Retail..................$9.95

Member..................$9.00

Road and Track Magazine on Corvette, 53-67, 68-82, & 86-90

A really neat series of reprinted articles that first appeared in the famous Road & Track Magazine. Covers road tests, new model introductions, owner surveys, comparison tests, performance data, history, specifications, etc. Each book is softbound and averages 125 pages and has 200 photos. Please specify year(s).

Retail Purchase
1953-67.....$16.95 1968-82........$16.95 1986-90.........$16.95

Member Purchase
1953-67.....$14.00 1953-67........$14.00 1986-90.........$14.00

Car & Driver on Corvette 1978-1982, 1983-1988

Car & Driver on Corvette Chose 1978-1982 models, or 1983-1988 models. Corvette article reprints from Car & Driver Magazine. Covers road tests, new model introductions, owner surveys, comparison tests, performance data, history, specifications, etc. Each book is softbound and averages 100 pages and has 175 photos. Please specify year(s).

Retail Purchase 1953-67.....$16.95 1968-82........$16.95 Member Purchase 1953-67.....$14.00 1953-67........$14.00

Car Care for Car Guys

In-depth coverage of the car care projects you enjoy doing. Tips & techniques beyond Auto Maintenance 101. It also features many step-by-step photos of the projects. 81/2 x 11", softbound with 144 pages and over 300 color photos.

Retail.............$24.95
Member.............$21.00

Corvette Performance Projects 1968-82

This new book by fellow member Tom Benford, covers over 30 repairs and upgrades you can do. Each project is clearly described with time, “talent level”, tools, tips, and the costs all explained beforehand so you can decide if it’s for you. Soft-bound, 8 1/2”x 11" with all color photos and 111 pages.

Retail.............$21.95
Member.............$20.00

Corvette C5 Performance Projects 1997-2004

New from longtime NCRS member Richard Newton! Includes engine upgrades, interior and body enhancements, driveline tune-ups, brake and suspension mods, and maintenance basics for the do-it-yourselfer. Step-by-step instructions with many illustrations, softbound.

Retail.............$21.95
Member.............$20.00

Weekend Projects for Your Modern Corvette C4 - C5 - C6

New from the Motorbooks Workshop A large percentage of NCRS members own and enjoy a “modern” Corvette along with their “classic” older Corvette(s). If you are among these thousands of families with a C4 through C6- you’ll enjoy this new book that contains 52 “weekend” (depending on how fast you work!) projects.

Projects covered include: maintenance, upgrades, bodywork, painting, interior upgrades, audio/visual customizations, wheels, tires, shocks, lights and electrical, accessories, and much more. Each of the 52 projects include information for specific model years, skill set needed, tools, parts, and the amount of time and money necessary to complete the project. Softbound, 224 pages and 350 color photos.

Retail.............$21.95
Member.............$20.00

Rochester Carburetors

Everything you need to know to tune, rebuild, or modify Rochester Carburetors. Info on how to select, install, and tune-up your carburetor for street or strip. Repairs, adjustments, fuel and air requirements are included as well as tips on choosing manifolds and fuel-supply systems. 176 pages with many photos and diagrams.

Retail.............$17.00
Member.............$15.00

Carter/Edelbrock Carburetors

How To Rebuild and Modify Carter/Edelbrock Carburetors: Performance, Street, and Off-Road Applications This book reflects the emergence of Edelbrock carburetors as the predominant Carter-style carburetors in the market today. A revision of the best-selling title Super Tuning and Modifying Carter Carburetors, this book contains more than 300 color photos, illustrations, and diagrams, covering rebuilding, tuning, and modifying Carter and Edelbrock carburetors. Topics include: Carburetor Function; Carburetor Selection Tips; and Step-By-Step Rebuilding Tips. Softbound, 136 pages with 159 color and 156 b/w photos.

Retail.............$24.95
Member.............$21.00

Holley Carbs, Manifolds & Fuel Injection

A guide to Holley carbs and manifolds. It covers high performance carbs, selection and installation, relationship between carb and manifold, air and fuel requirements, and tuning for performance or economy. 223 pages - many photos.

Retail..................$17.00

Member..................$15.00

Super Tuning and Modifying Holley Carburetors

Performance, Street and Off-Road Appliccations This is another fine book from the “Cartech Performance- How-To” series. Holley Carburetors shows you how to select, install, tune, and modify all popular Holley performance carburetors. This quality book gives a detailed view of basic carburetor functioning, modifying for performance applications, custom tuning for street, racing, off-road, turbocharging, economy, and other special uses. Simple and direct advice on Holley four-barrel models 4150/4160, 4165/4175, 4500, 4360, and the 2300 two-barrel. Topics include: Carb Functioning Made Easy, Stock and Performance Selection, Finding Hidden Power, and more. 81/2 x 11", softbound with 144 pages and hundreds of photos..

Retail.............$19.95
Member.............$18.00

Against the Wall: The Architectural and Automotive Art of Dana Forrester

Signed by the artist!
Dana is a long-time NCRS member who happens to be an extremely talented artist. His artwork appears all over the Corvette Hobby from NCRS Technical Information Manuals to the walls of the National Corvette Museum. Many members have Dana´s artwork in their homes: both prints and comissioned original watercolors. This book covers 28 years worth of his art and has over 100 full-color reproductions of 60 of his favorites. The signed open edition that NCRS is selling is 136 pages in full color and hardbound. A specially numbered edition of this book is available through Dana. Contact him directly at www.DanaForrester.com or call toll-free 888-755-8388 for further information.

Member..................$40.00

101 Projects for Your Corvette 1984-1996

Written by long-time NCRS member, Richard Newton, former Editor of Corvette Fever. The projects encompass maintainance procedures, performance enhancements, and restoration tips. Project details include: restoration tips, time estimates, tools needed, level of expertise needed, and (most importantly!) the money necessary to complete the project. Softbound, 256 pages and 350 color photos.

Retail.............$29.95
Member.............$27.00

Corvette from the Inside: 50 Years of Development

The story of Corvette development told by Dave McLellan, Corvette Chief Engineer (and NCRS member). Hardcover, 288 pages and 200 B&W photos.

Retail..................$39.95

Member..................$35.00

The Corvette Factories

This book’s early marketing materials said that the book “offered a glimpse into the only two facilities to ever produce Corvettes”. Happily, our advance copy of the book arrived and they do make reference to the 1953’s being built in Flint, Michigan. All is well. This book takes you from Corvette’s beginning with hand-laid fiberglass body components, through to the ultra-high tech systems in use today at the Bowling Green Corvette Assembly Plant. Lots of photos from GM’s archives. Hardcover, 192 pages with 150 color photos and 150 black/white.

Retail......................$40.00

Member..................$35.00

Corvette: A Piece of the Action Impressions of the Marque 1953-1985?

One of the very first Corvette “coffee table” books ever published way back in 1984. It´s written by the Editors of Automobile Quarterly With William Mitchell and Allan Girdler. The interview and photos of Bill Mitchell´s (VP of GM Design) “cars” and memorabilia is worth the price of the book. Hardbound with 240 pages and several hundred color photos.

Retail Price..................$20.00

Member Price..................$15.00

Corvette: 5 Decades of Sports Car Speed

Authored by Randy Leffingwell and Tom Benford. Beautiful photography and a lot of Corvette history make this a nice addition to your library. Hardbound, 10 1/2"x12" with 200 color photos and 192 pages.

Retail..................$24.98

Member..................$22.00

Zora Arkus-Duntov: The Legend Behind Corvette

Tells the story of how a gifted engineer brought up by Russian Revolutionary parents became the guiding force behind America's Sports Car.  Hardcover, with over 400 pages and 200 B&W photos.

Retail...................$39.95

Member price.............$35.00

1957 Chevrolet Stock Car Guide

Attention NASCAR fans: look into the beginnings of your favorite sport with this NEAT new reprint!  24 pages

Member price.............$8.00

Super Stock: Drag Racing the Family Sedan

Yes folks- they did (and still do) drag race Corvettes. This is a great history that covers “Super Stocks” from the late 1950's through late 1960's. Hardbound, 210 pages with lots of black and white (and some color) photos.

Retail price.............$39.95 Member price.............$35.00

Build Your Dream Garage

The latest in a series of new books covering designing, building, and equipping your dream garage! Chapters include: The Structure; The Floor Plan; Power, Light and Heat; Workspaces; Storage Options; Gearhead Tools; and Making the Most of Garage Space. Special coverage of navigating the planning process, designing the perfect floor plan, workbenches and storage solutions, heating, plumbing and lighting ideas, and how to create game rooms and TV rooms in the garage. The book is 81/2 x 11", softbound with 159 pages and hundreds of color photos.

Retail price.............$25.95

Member price.............$22.00

Garage and Workshop Gear Guide

By NCRS member Tom Benford. Everyone seems to be either building a new garage or starting a significant upgrade to one. This book will help you choose all the goodies you need to outfit your new and improved space. Includes: Complete hand tool and power equipment catalog; Screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, saws, and drills; Vises, welding gear, and more.

Retail price.............$24.95

Member price.............$22.00

Ultimate Garage Handbook

Written by long-time fellow NCRS member Richard Newton, former Editor of Corvette Fever magazine, ASE Master Technician and author of Corvette Restoration Guide 1963-67, How to Restore and Modify Your Corvette 1968-82, and 101 Projects for Your Corvette 1984-1996. Wether you´re building your ultimate garage from the ground up or just perfecting the one you´ve got- you´ll enjoy this book of 15 different projects. Each project is rated on time required, tools required, talent needed, and the tab (cost). Chapters include: Planning, Flooring, Storage, Work benches, Tools, Electrical, Lighting, Climate Control, Wall and Ceiling Treatments, and Ideas from Professional Shops. Softbound, 111 pages.

Retail price.............$21.95

Member price.............$20.00

The Complete Trailer Handbook

We´re happy to offer yet another fine book from long-time NCRS member Richard Newton! His latest will be valuable to the thousands of members who transport their Corvettes via trailer. Not a glamorous subject, but Richard covers everything of importance quite well. Chapters include: Types of Trailers; Why Do You Really Want a Trailer; What Will You Use to Tow the Trailer; Important Things to Consider When Purchasing a Trailer; Basic Trailer Suspensions; Trailer Tires and Wheels; Brake Systems; Hitches and Other Fun Things; Trailer Maintenance; Lighting and Wiring; Trailer Accessories; and Building or Rebuilding a Trailer. It also covers basic trailer tips. The book is 81/2 x 11", softbound with 160 pages and hundreds of color photos.

Retail price.............$19.99

Member price.............$18.00