Zora Arkus-Duntov: The Legend Behind Corvette

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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

1. Turbulent Times in St. Petersburg 1909-1924
2. A World Beyond Russia 1926-1936
3. The Manager and the Racer 1937-1939
4. Zora's World at War 1939-1940
5. America and Ardun 1940-1945
6. Shifting into High Performance 1945-1948
7. Sojourn in England 1948-1952
8. Courting the Automakers 1952-1953
9. Zora and the General 1953
10. Getting Down to Business 1953-1957
11. Driving the Works Porsches 1954
12. Driving His Reputation Forward 1954-1956
13. The CERV I encompassed many of the engeneering agendas Duntov held dear
14. Zora found that control over Corvette design was very elusive at GM
15. Zora tests a third-generation, L88-powered Corvette
16. In retirement, Zora, along with Elfi, was a fixture at many Corvette events
17. The Transformation Continues 1956-1957
18. Growing Roots 1957-1958
19. The Mid-Engined Advocate 1959-1960
20. Struggle over the Sting Ray 1961-1962
21. Taking it to the Track 1962-1964
22. The Corporate Robin Hood 1964-1965
23. Sharks in the Water 1965-1969
24. he Back Door Man 1967-1974
25. One Last Stand 1970-1977
26. Blowing Out 1970-1975
27. Life After GM 1975-1989
28. Never Say Die 1989-1996
29. 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

Zora Arkus-Duntov: The Legend Behind Corvette