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The name Zora Arkus Duntov has long been inextricably linked with Corvette in the minds of automotive historians and enthusiasts. But the story of Zora Arkus Duntov runs far deeper than his twenty plus years of professional involvement as both Corvette's primary advocate within General Motors and as the fiberglass sports car's first chief engineer. Author Jerry Burton, founding editor and current editorial director of Corvette Quarterly, has written the only authorized biography of Zora Arkus Duntov. In telling the complete story of this complex and fascinating man, Burton takes the reader from Zora's roots in revolutionary Russia to his relentless pursuit of the American dream amidst the backdrop of New York and Detroit during the height of America's love affair with the automobile. Table of Contents Acknowledgements Prologue Turbulent Times in St. Petersburg 1909 1924 A World Beyond Russia 1926 1936 The Manager and the Racer 1937 1939 Zora's World at War 1939 1940 America and Ardun 1940 1945 Shifting into High Performance 1945 1948 Sojourn in England 1948 1952 Courting the Automakers 1952 1953 Zora and the General 1953 Getting Down to Business 1953 1957 Driving the Works Porsches 1954 Driving His Reputation Forward 1954 1956 The CERV I encompassed many of the engeneering agendas Duntov held dear Zora found that control over Corvette design was very elusive at GM Zora tests a third generation, L88 powered Corvette In retirement, Zora, along with Elfi, was a fixture at many Corvette events The Transformation Continues 1956 1957 Growing Roots 1957 1958 The Mid Engined Advocate 1959 1960 Struggle over the Sting Ray 1961 1962 Taking it to the Track 1962 1964 The Corporate Robin Hood 1964 1965 Sharks in the Water 1965 1969 he Back Door Man 1967 1974 One Last Stand 1970 1977 Blowing Out 1970 1975 Life After GM 1975 1989 Never Say Die 1989 1996 Epilogue Notes Index Art Credits About the Author This book brings back in vivid detail the incredible life that Zora and I lived together. Elfi Arkus Duntov, widow of Zora Arkus Duntov
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