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Old 08-06-2014, 08:52 PM
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I owned an 87 convertible with the 4+3 manual transmission. Wanted a manual and that was all that was available. That transmission was a piece of crap versus the buttery smooth 4 speed manual I had in my 79 L82. Thank god I was much younger then. It was a chore getting in an out of my 87. Can't imagine having to do it now. The seats were ok but I think the sports seats in my C5 are much more comfortable. Yes there were improvements starting with the 90's model but I was never interested in another C4.
Old 08-06-2014, 09:58 PM
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nothing beats a 1970 in green!!!!!wow1111111111111Name:  1970-corvette-stingray-003.jpg
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Old 08-06-2014, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill


C2 Corvette gets my vote.
Split window, very hard to top! Especially that one! If I could get any vette, it would be that one. But I'd still keep my C5.
Old 08-06-2014, 10:24 PM
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I think the C5 is the best looking Corvette ever. So does one of my buddies, and he's had many Vettes over the years. He still has the 61 he bought when he got out of the army in 66. He's even thought about selling the 61, after buying his 03 AE vert a few months ago. I never liked the C2 at all. I liked the very early and the last 2 years of the C3. C4s didn't do it for me either, didn't like the dash at all. I'll never own a C6 and probably won't live long enough to try a C7. I'll never wear out my old 99, heck it's only got 140,000 on the clock now.
Old 08-06-2014, 11:53 PM
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Based on just looks I go with the C2
Old 08-07-2014, 12:26 AM
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C3 68 to 72 > C3 80 to 82> C5 > C6 Last would be C4 followed by C7.
Old 08-07-2014, 12:33 AM
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I do love what they have been doing with the Pro Touring mods to the early gens....





Old 08-07-2014, 12:55 AM
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C2, nothing else is even close, '67 L88 being the pinnacle. Here's a 3.2 mil. L88

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/09/12/1...million-video/

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Old 08-07-2014, 12:59 AM
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not been on forum in some time. good to be back.. Zora Duntov was ask once. What was HIS favorite Corvette, he replied " the next one" Good answer.. But this is a C5 Forum. I have owned many vettes since 1980.. WITHOUT doubt I simply love C5's..

Keep in Mind C5 has styling hues from EVERY Thing C1; C2; C3 and yea C4. C5 just screams Sports Car!!

So-- My Vote -- C5 ... twenty yrs from now.. This Generation will not be dated ...
Old 08-07-2014, 01:15 AM
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I wanted to buy a c4, but found a c5 instead, glad I went with the c5, love the c2, my bosses business partner showed up with a Callaway c7 convertible today, and as nice as it is, I am happy with my c5!
Old 08-07-2014, 01:33 AM
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c2, c5 & c6

hate the c7 for the most part, looks like an old man mobile

favorite race car was the c5-r., just was watching the 2002 run at circuit de la sarth for the 24hrs of lemans. c5r was just a beast
Old 08-07-2014, 01:38 AM
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My first Vette was a '57 which I thought was absolutely beautiful. Although I do love my C5, my favorite of all time is the 1954 six banger. My next Vette will be a C7.



.....and yep, I'm an old man!
Old 08-07-2014, 07:02 AM
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My favorites
1. C7 Coupe
2. C5Z/FRC
3. Wide body C6 Coupe
Old 08-09-2014, 02:38 AM
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The C5 generation is my favorite...and will probably always be.

I like every generation. If I had to pick a favorite year from each, they would be the '59, '67, '69, '96, '13 and '15. The C7 is second.
Old 08-09-2014, 07:30 AM
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Chrome bumper C3 with Big block (or LT1) hood. Oh wait, I just happen to have one here.

But why am I lurking on the C5 forum? I'm starting to think about them in "that" way.
Old 08-09-2014, 07:36 AM
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C1 looks best.... but lacks just a bit of performance....
Old 08-09-2014, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by black match box
58-62than 63-67andthan 97-05.
Pretty much where my tastes lie. Wouls love a 62 and 65

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Old 08-09-2014, 08:31 AM
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C2 gets my vote for best looking. Followed closely by the C5 FRCs, 1991-95 ZR-1, C6 Z06 and 1996 GS coupes.
Old 08-09-2014, 09:11 AM
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It's hard to beat a C2 resto mod especially a big block in red new Z06 vert is close at least from the front
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C5 & C6 are my favorites, then C7 then C3 then C2. I wouldn't even want a C4 or C1....


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