Writers and publishers have a responsibility to strive for accuracy in nonfiction works. There is a followup responsibility to correct errors that do occur in a timely fashion. Periodicals such as newspapers and magazines often run correction columns in issues following those in which errors appeared. Historically, book publishers have faced a more difficult timing task as books may have shelf lives of a year or more.

Since publishing our first book in 1976, we have kept correction files for each book published and then made corrections when books were reprinted, or new editions released. This web site now permits us to show planned corrections to current editions, rather than keep them buried in files waiting for new printings. The majority of corrections tend to be typographical—missing letters, incorrect spacing, misspelled words—but we will not include those here. Rather, we will list only substantive errors or omissions of fact. As always, we welcome all feedback from our readers.

Camaro White Book 1967-2002, published December 2003:

1. Page 6, second paragraph, second line: In 1997, the C5 Corvette was introduced with the LS1, an all-new aluminum block, 346-cubic inch engine. The 1997 Camaro SS used a version of this engine, then from 1998 through 2002, all Camaro V8s were LS1s. The Corvette engine used in 1997 Camaro SS models was the LT4, standard with 1996 Corvette Grand Sports, and available optionally with 1996 6-speed manual-transmission Corvettes. Use of this engine in 1997 Camaro SS models was limited to 106 cars, all six-speed 30th Anniversary models. The balance of 1997 Camaro SSs had LT1 V8s.
   
   
2. Page 138, fifth dotpoint in the Facts section, second line: Of these, 100 were built with the LT4, Corvette’s 1996 Grand Sport engine. The 100 quantity was for the US. An additional 6 were built for Canada. The correct worldwide total, excluding two prototypes, was 106.
   
   
3. Page 148: Add the following dotpoint to the Facts section: • Chevrolet built 45 identically-equipped 35th Anniversary SS convertibles for use at the 2001 Indianapolis Brickyard 400. These were early production and each was numbered in the lower left-hand corner of its windshield. Numbered key chains and Brickyard 400 license plates were also included.
   
   
4. Page 149: After Z4C in the Options listing, add: RPO Z7D Brickyard 400 Package with a quantity of 57 and price of $650.00. (This was a Sebring Silver Z28 convertible with anniversary wheels built for the 2002 Indy Brickyard 400. It was the only Camaro Brickyard model ever issued a specific RPO.)

Cor-vette specs 1984-1996, published March, 2002:

1. Page 6, fifth paragraph, third line: Zora had spent time in the United States, including two runs at the Indianapolis 500, and was thinking of returning here permanently; also Page 6, photo caption: Above: Zora Arkus-Duntov behind the wheel of a 1946 Talbot, which he raced twice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. According to Jerry Burton’s well-researched biography, Zora Arkus-Duntov, The Legend Behind Corvette, published in 2002, Zora attempted to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 in 1946 and 1947, but was unable to pass his driving test on either occasion. He spun out in 1946 and suffered engine failure in 1947. In a 1977 interview, Zora told author Mike Antonick that he’d raced twice at Indy and provided the photo showing him behind the wheel of his Talbot racer. Did Zora intentionally enhance his racing credentials? Perhaps, but more likely the error was a language issue. Zora, born in Russia and educated in Germany, spoke several languages. It has been said he did not think in English and he certainly did not speak it with ease. By stating that he “raced” twice at Indianapolis, he may have simply meant that he was there on two occasions attempting to compete.
   
   
2. Page 105, fifth paragraph, first two lines: Option cost for the Callaway was $19,995 and for 1987, a total of 184 were sold. These were split 121 coupe, 63 convertible. The correct quantities should be 123 coupe, 65 convertible, and 188 total. (The summary chart on page 172 is correct.)
   
   
3. Page 105, sixth paragraph, first line: When customers ordered RPO B4K from their participating Chevrolet dealer, this triggered a special build at Bowling Green which then drop-shipped the completed Corvette to Callaway’s shop for the conversion. B4K should be B2K.
   
   
4. Page 138, fifth paragraph, first line: Callaway continued Twin Turbo production, but 1989 production nose-dived to just 69 cars. Total 1989 Callaway Twin Turbo production was 67. (The summary chart on page 172 is correct.)
   
   
5. Page 155: Add the following sentence to the end of the first paragraph following the press release to correct the press release as follows: The 6-speed manual was standard with the ZR-1 and available with base coupe and convertible models.