Torqued Off

I laughed when I read that question. If someone gave me any generation Corvette other than a C3 I would sell it immediately. Especially the C2 generation. They are pretty and classic, but that steering wheel is way too big, and straight up. It certainly is a beautiful work of GM art, but its dated, and clearly old. As opposed to the pure sex styling and sportiness of any C3 from 68 - 82. Past C3, I would skip all till C7, which has finally returned sex styling to the car, but really, for me its just another modern car without character. The C3 was the car that was out there when I was 16, and as most know, those are the cars we love the most...the ones we drooled over when we were teenagers and couldn't afford them. It took me till my 50's to finally make it around to owning one. I love it. How can anyone, especially a man, look at a C3 and not see what those curves remind him of, and how beautiful it is?

Zoomin

Uhhh, C2 steering wheels are not straight up, and are the same size as my 70. You're thinking of the C1. I guess.

loup68

No, the C-2's never really appealed to me. Got drafted in Oct. 1966. Went to Vietnam March 23, 1967 - March 23, 1968 and when I got home I could not believe what a new 1968 Corvette looked like! Compared to other cars then, it looked like a jet airplane with the wings cut off! And they did tweek the suspension on C-3's to handle better than the C-2's.
63-68's have 16" steering wheels, 69-76 have 15" steering wheels. Lou.

SLOW84VETTE

I got a C3 because that is what I wanted. If some one gave me a C anything, I would just get rid of it. C3's are sex on wheels

Priya

If someone offered me a C2 on the condition that I could only drive it but not sell it I'd run the otherway as fast as I could.

kdf1986

The Vette I want is a 1958. But i cant find one I can afford. But If I sold my 72, 73, 75, 86 and 01 I could buy one. But that is the dilemma.
Do I get rid of all my Vettes in order to have only 1? The answer is no. So I continue to collect the vettes I can afford, and will always look at the 58 as the one that I want.

kdf

midigike

Being in the heating and cooling business on the North Shore we come across A lot of cars in customers garages. All makes and models all in great condition for the most part.
That is where I bought my first Vette. A 1963 convertible, Ermine white, 327-250hp, 2 speed PG, Black top and interior. $29,000 cash and a furnace and ac unit, my cost installed. I loved that car at first, but I got to the point I could not drive it for fear of people always wanting to sit in it, TOUCH IT, and ask questions about it constantly. Driving it on the road was always a challenge, manual drum brakes, wanna be race car drivers, but have to be honest it got more looks than Michelle Pfieiffer. I was just to scared to own it and it got to the point I didn't want to drive it anymore.
I sold it then bought my 68. Really!
The C2s are nice don't get me wrong, but it is all preference of style, and boy does that C3 looks sexy.
I don't think it is matter of C2s not being affordable, C3 are pushing a hundred grand for a nice all original BB too in some cases

80Baby

I think you could ask a similar question on the C2 forum. "Do you own a C2 because you can't afford to own and maintain a C3?"

uxojerry

I have a 65 Coupe restomod that is almost complete and a 68 that I will build eventually. I spend a lot of time on pro-touring type forums and the consensus of the younger crowd largely favors the C3. I post build photos of my 65 few reply. Any C3 build gets lots of attention and many replies. I think this popularity is half styling and half affordability. The C2 is simply too expensive a platform for most, where the C3 can be cheaper than building a 1st Gen Camaro. Younger folks tend to like C3 styling, especially the flared L88 trim.

Paul L

You are right: they are not straight up. But they are 16", not 15" as in your 1970. This is the interior in my (former) 1967 (owned 2003-2008).

john 72-04

Short answer,no. I own a C3 because it's my first choice. I remember being 12 years old and looking at that 68 C3, i was blown away seemed so futuristic. Always said I would have one and I do. Having said that I for sure want a mid year and intend to get one without a doubt. Soon as I retire.

Bad Bird

No for me as well. Only because my year preference goes: 69, 68, 67, 66, 70-72.

I just love the super clean lines on the earliest C3s.

Priya

For me the C2 ranks as one of the top ten ugliest cars of all time. And no, I'm not joking. Right up there with the 62 Plymouth Valiant.

John 65

I had a 65 for 14-15 years, along with several C3's during that time, and "to me" the ride and feel of a low slung C3, is way more exciting to drive.

As pretty as a mid year is, it just cant compare to that fun go kart ride that the C3 gives you. I know they share the same frame and suspension, but the C3 feels more like what a sports car should feel like.

Sitting in the drivers seat looking over those fenders is just priceless.

Sold it 5 years ago, don't miss it.

79C3tnd

I own a C3 because I love the lines. It is a timeless, classic design. The C3 is THE car that people think of when you say "Corvette". I'm proud to own own such an iconic automobile.

Priya

Couldn't agree more.

lowbuck72

I learned to drive in my mom's '60 Valiant. My first car was a '60 Valiant wagon, 225 cu in six, push button torqueflite, front torsion bars turned down. That car was cool, and practically indestructable. Nothing but fond memories.

Priya

Sounds like the C2 is the car for you.

softwarejanitor

I bought my C3 back when they were a fairly cheap used car because the later ones like my 1980 were considered not that desirable... I also have a C4 now because I needed a daily driver (my 2002 Monte Carlo SS has got a ton of miles and starting to have issues) and I still can't afford what people are asking for decent C5s let alone C2s or C6s... The C3 and C4 are the only one attainable on my budget.

TMU

No I'm just too cheap to buy a C2