Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The origins of the stingray corvette can be seen in this sketch made in 1957 by peter brock. It has been most of a human lifetime since this car made its mark on automotive history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. C2 which gm vp of design bill mitchell picked to become the design of the next corvette, the corvette stingray. Happy birthday, pete brock get the latest car news, car. Vette vues magazine meet peter brock during corvettes at. Peter brock needs your help for ncm hall of fame shot. The 2020 eyeson design commemorative poster was created by artist and designer michael goettnert. Help vote designerracer peter brock into corvette hall of fame. Jul 17, 20 were very excited to announce the upcoming release of the new book by peter brock, corvette sting ray.
The qcorvette exercise of 1957 envisioned a smaller, more advanced corvette as a coupeonly model, boasting a rear transaxle, independent rear suspension, and fourwheel disc brakes, with the rear brakes mounted inboard. The design of this vehicle has a storied past, but even enthusiasts might be surprised at some of the twists within the narrative. Apr 11, 2014 his work was admired by bill mitchell, and factored heavily into larry shinodas design for the 1959 stingray racer, an experimental car that would ultimately lead to the creation of the 1963 corvette sting ray. Legendary automotive designer peter brock visits jay at the garage to talk about his new. Peter brock to speak on corvette sting ray design hemmings daily.
The initial design was inspired by a car called the q corvette, a vehicle conceived by chuck pohlmann and peter brock but never manufactured. Peter brock worked with bill mitchell to design the concept car that would eventually lead to the 1963 corvette sting ray. The xp87 project morphed into mitchells stingray racer and then into the 1963 corvette project, both driven by the capable skills of codesigners larry shinoda, chuck pohlmann, tony lapine, and gene garfinkle. He also has a few things to say about the design of the corvette stingray. Jul 24, 2018 first corvette with hideaway headlights. The well respected motor press guild has just confirmed that peter brocks insider story of how the corvette sting ray came to be is a musthave book for anyone interested in automobiles or the automotive industry. As a young designer at gm styling in 1957, brocks involvement with the design of the 1963 corvette sting ray has been well overshadowed by his successes at shelby american but they are no less fascinating. Of the six men in our corvettes founding fathers series, peter brock had the shortest career at gm, but his contribution was enormous. Peter brock is perhaps the single living authority on the design and development of the 1963 corvette sting ray, and that is because he not only was there, but he was the one who initiated the design concepts that became the 63 car production car and other prototypes before it. May 1, 20 the 1959 corvette stingray concept designed by pete brock, bill mitchell, and larry shinoda in 1957 stay safe and healthy. Corvette sting ray genesis of an american icon by peter. Peter brock can include the corvette stingray, the shelby cobra daytona coupe, and the hino samurai in the portfolio of exciting cars he has been involved with.
Here at hobby car corvettes, we offer gratitude to the geniuses behind the creation. Corvette stingray concept car, concept cars from 1959 and 2009 chevrolet corvette c2, the second generation of the corvette, introduced in 1963, referred to as the corvette sting ray. Legendary automotive designer peter brock visits jay at the garage to talk about his new book, corvette sting ray. The 1963 sting ray production cars lineage can be traced to two separate gm projects. Chevrolet corvette stingray was the name for several model years of chevrolet corvettes. Peter brock enthusiast 2017 corvette hall of fame national. Were very excited to announce the upcoming release of the new book by peter brock, corvette sting ray. Peter brock submits sketches for a new corvette design. Burbank ca, sept 7 20 peter brock was on hand at autobooksaerobooks to sign his new book. The c2 corvette sting ray was first introduced in 1963. Join facebook to connect with peter brockdesigns and others you may know. Gallery of images from the book, courtesy of peter brock. Peter brock with the xp87 corvette stingray racer eyeson design.
He has designed and raced cars, written books and articles, and even became a. Sting ray book by peter brock continues to draw fans. Corvette stingray genesis of an american icon on an unassuming corner of burbank california, there lies a book shop steeped in the history of the automobile and aero industries that seeded the area with creative. Corvette grand sport, including its first match against the cobras in 1963 something brock knows a thing or two about. Mitchell had announced a contest in 1956 between the different inhouse design studios to create a new corvette for 1960, and the winner he selected was a coupe designed by. Peter brock and the c3 corvette hobby car corvettes. Brocks insider account of how the 1959 stingray racer and production 1963 sting rays came to. Mar 28, 2018 of the six men in our corvette s founding fathers series, peter brock had the shortest career at gm, but his contribution was enormous. The stunning 1959 chevrolet stingray racerconcept seen in this photo gallery was designed by. May 1, 20 the 1959 corvette stingray concept designed by pete brock, bill mitchell, and larry shinoda in 1957. The seventh generation of americas sports car, gm granted author larry edsall exclusive access to engineers, designers, and other corvette team members, as well as its own photographic archives, to create the complete inside story of this topnotch sports car. Pete drew this targa version of his original corvette drawing. Peter brock spent just two years working for general motors, but during. Corvette sting ray genesis of an american icon by peter brock.
Genesis of an american icon reveals the elaborate and complicated history and secret origins of the legendary split window 1963 corvette sting ray. Stingray genesis of an american icon book corvette central. Peter brock at autobooksaerobooks special car store. His work was admired by bill mitchell, and factored heavily into larry shinodas design for the 1959 stingray racer, an experimental car that would ultimately lead to the creation of the 1963 corvette sting ray. Larry shinoda is given full credit for the final design of the 1963 corvette and rightfully so, however peter brocks renderings of the 1959 stingray racer show that his design concepts were.
In 2017 brock was inducted into the corvette hall of fame. The award is unique in that the selection is made by the previous winners of the award, which include automotive designers from around the world. Peter brock s final circuit race was in this thundering corvette sting ray at goodwood. Ertl 118 american muscle red 1963 corvette stingray diecast signed peter brock.
Brock is also an awardwinning author who wrote the book, corvette sting ray, genesis of an american icon. Designed by larry shinoda and peter brock, under the watch of gm styling chief bill mitchell, the 1963 corvette became the first with hideaway headlamps. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Peter brock was the primary designer of the original corvette stingray back in the late 50s. From 1953 to 2019, it was frontengined, and since 2020, it is midengined. Awarded book of the year by the highly respected motor press guild and winner of the dean batchelor award for best motorsports journalism of 20. Like all of the founding fathers, brock had gasoline in. Interestingly, the corvette was considered dead at one point, only later to be resurrected. The kcar has always been one of my favorite designs peter brock. As corvette blogger points out, fellow corvette enthusiast darwin ludi has been campaigning for peter brock, codesigner of the 1959 corvette stingray racer, to be inducted into the ncm hall of fame. This targa roof style made it into production in 1968 for the third generation corvette. Brock also provides his critique of gm today and the introduction of the c7, the new corvette stingray for 2014.
Pete brock was carrol shelby s first employee and he designed the first cobra daytona coupe shown here residing at the simeone museum in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Peter brocks sting ray book stingray corvette forum. As a corvette enthusiast over the years it has come to my attention that peter brock, designer of the 1959 stingray racer should be considered for induction into the national corvette museum hall of fame. In 2014, the chevrolet corvette stingray triumphantly returned as a paragon of american performance vehicles. Video corvette sting ray designer peter brock on jay lenos. Peter brock is the man who helped chevrolet design the stingray corvette when he was barely a legal adult and who soon thereafter became carroll shelbys first hire. Legendary author, designer and racer to attend event for the first time ever july 20 carlisle, pa as corvettes at carlisle celebrates 50 years of the 1963 stingray and 60 years overall of the corvette, its only fitting that the best allcorvettethemed event in the. Peter brock was one of the youngest designers ever hired by gm styling. Fortunately, peter brock, who was responsible for sketching the lines of what would become the 1963 corvette split window in 1957, decided to tell the story of that very special corvette in his new book called corvette sting ray. Nov 21, 2016 hard to believe, but designer peter brock has turned 80. The 1959 corvette stingray concept designed by pete brock. He has written many articles and books, and captured through.
Brocks new book on the creation of the first corvette sting ray tells the inside story, from the foreign inspiration to the adoption of prior dreams that never made it, to the actual design of the prototype that did. Legendary author, designer and racer to attend event for the first time ever july 20 carlisle, pa as corvettes at carlisle celebrates 50 years of the 1963 stingray and 60 years overall of the corvette, its only fitting that the best allcorvettethemed event in the world welcomes someone who played a crucial roleread more. Peter brock to speak on corvette sting ray design hemmings. For the latter, however, theres only one remaining living member of the design team, peter brock. Apr 10, 2015 as a corvette enthusiast over the years it has come to my attention that peter brock, designer of the 1959 stingray racer should be considered for induction into the national corvette museum hall of fame. February 23rd, 2014 john galvin jsg chevrolet, corvette, jay lenos garage, must see videos from around the globe 0 comments. The feature became a fixture on corvettes until the c6 generation debuted in 2005. Listen to peter brock tell the story behind the shelby. Peter brock born november 1936 is an automotive and trailer designer, author and photojournalist from the united states of america, who is best known for his work on the shelby daytona cobra coupe and corvette sting ray.
Now, im certainly not the best person to dole out analysis on whos the best candidate for curing the ills of america, but supporting peter brocks induction into the national corvette museum seems like a nobrainer to me. Story by peter darnall black and white photos courtesy peter brock. The production 1963 corvette sting ray was designed by larry shinoda with styling direction from bill mitchell. Vote peter brock into corvette hall of fame gm authority. For more information, check out peter brocks newly published book, corvette sting. Mar 01, 2014 fortunately, peter brock, who was responsible for sketching the lines of what would become the 1963 corvette split window in 1957, decided to tell the story of that very special corvette in his new book called corvette sting ray. When peter brock starts saying anything about corvette history, its a good idea to listen up that is, if you consider yourself a true fan of the car. To cobra fans meanwhile, peters the guy who took the bricklike shelby cobra roadster and turned it into the slippery cobra daytona coupe. Gm designer, peter brock submits sketches for a new corvette design and chief of styling, bill mitchell, approves and orders styling to proceed with brocks design. Corvette sting ray genesis of an american icon soft cover. Help vote designerracer peter brock into corvette hall of.
Brock worked with some of the greatest motorsports people ever in a career that spanned the early days of sportscar racing to the most. Hand whose drawings physical interpretations created the 1963 stingray. To historic corvette fans hes the guy who penned the lines of the original sting ray racer and by extension, the 63 corvette split window. Stingray genesis of an american icon book paperback. The q corvette exercise of 1957 envisioned a smaller, more advanced corvette as a coupeonly model, boasting a rear transaxle, independent rear suspension, and fourwheel disc brakes, with the rear brakes mounted inboard.
Brock bought his first car, an mgtc, at the age of 16 and spent his teenage years helping a neighbor get an mg ready to race. Hard to believe, but designer peter brock has turned 80. Peter brock born november 1936 is an american automotive and trailer designer, author and photojournalist, who is best known for his work on the shelby daytona cobra coupe and corvette sting ray. The motor press guild just awarded peter brock two welldeserved awards. Peter brock, a totally consumed car guy who never wanted to be a car designer, yet, he was drawn to one of the top design colleges in the country. Peter brock book signing at simi valley chevrolet december. After all, as the last remaining member of the team that designed the sting ray, its pretty to safe to say hes got an inside scoop that most fans would find interesting. As an enthusiast, brock has done just about everything relating to motorsports. Peter elbert brock was born in november of 1936 in northern california. Video corvette sting ray designer peter brock on jay. Everybody knows peter brock for a different reason. He put it this way in his book, corvette sting raygenesis of an american icon. The name stingray, or sting ray as it was written in 1963, evokes an. The car later morphed into the legendary stingray racer, with the.
He related how the process worked along with all the struggles with politics at gm and upper management. In 1957 brock was one of the youngest designers ever hired by gm styling. Listen to peter brock tell the story behind the shelby daytona coupe. Ed cole was the new general manager at chevrolet and after the success of his smallblock chevy engine. Peter brocks final circuit race was in this thundering corvette sting ray at goodwood. Aug 01, 2019 for the latter, however, theres only one remaining living member of the design team, peter brock. As a young designer at gm styling in 1957, brocks involvement with the design of the 1963 corvette sting ray has been well overshadowed by. Peter brock sketched the original sting ray in 1957. The chevrolet corvette, colloquially known as the vette, is a twodoor, twopassenger sports car manufactured and marketed by chevrolet across more than 60 years of production and eight design generations. Carlisle events winter autofest, plus other concours and. Genesis of an american icon the well respected motor press guild has just confirmed that peter brock s insider story of how the corvette sting ray came to be is a musthave book for anyone interested in automobiles or the automotive industry. Having the dubious distinction of being the last remaining member of that team, i share this story as i lived it.