I Like C3's
Safety Car
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From: Concord VA, U.S.A.
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
Originally Posted by MetalVette
I really like C-3's and one day I hope to own a 68 -71 or 81-82. I have a 96 GS and think a C-3 would be good company for my c-4. Great curves and must be fun to drive. 
Good luck to you.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Winnipeg Manitoba
I like C3s too.
IMHO
The 68-72 styling on the chrome bumpers is the best.
The bumpers were just that bumpers,
Their only purpose was to bump shopping carts out of the parking spot.
They were designed to look good, not for crash protection and it shows
I like 73 the least as it was a transition year and the front and back styling don't match.
74 is Ok, but the rear rumper isn't as nicely finished as 75-77
75-77 I like second best. I like the sugar scoop back window.
78 is nice.
79-82 seems a little to over styled for my tastes. The spoiler and front air dam got too big.
If anyones peaved cause I like your car the least, I apologize, these are my choices, for my reasons.
IMHO
The 68-72 styling on the chrome bumpers is the best.
The bumpers were just that bumpers,
Their only purpose was to bump shopping carts out of the parking spot.
They were designed to look good, not for crash protection and it shows
I like 73 the least as it was a transition year and the front and back styling don't match.
74 is Ok, but the rear rumper isn't as nicely finished as 75-77
75-77 I like second best. I like the sugar scoop back window.
78 is nice.
79-82 seems a little to over styled for my tastes. The spoiler and front air dam got too big.
If anyones peaved cause I like your car the least, I apologize, these are my choices, for my reasons.
Last edited by Kilroy1024; Oct 15, 2005 at 08:32 PM.
Drifting
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Allright, I'll put on my tin-foil hat. I will make the argument that a 1970, 'vert, LT1 or big block with side pipes is the coolest corvette of all time. Only because of the emmision crap in the next couple years. IMHO a car without chrome is not a classic car. Don't misunderstand me : later vettes are awsome: far more reliable and refined. They are all cool, but not CLASSIC. My last vette was a red 1958. Sex-on-wheels. People would chase me down to ask what year it was. Guys in $100k Porsches would get pissed 'cause their girlfriends would goo-goo eye the car. What a piece of crap! It lacked a few refinements such as brakes, suspension and seatbelts. There is a reason the steering wheel is the size of a big-rigs. Did I mention the rust? My brain hurt every time I thought about doing a frame-off. Hard to part with her but I let it go. I settled for a 1970 350/350 coupe. Reasonably priced, and a kick in the *** to drive. Still get goo-goo eyed.
Racer
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From: San Jose California
Originally Posted by yellow73sb
I like all corvettes except the c4. 
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
Originally Posted by BackN70
I dislike c4's too, but they're are starting to regrow on me after visiting the c4 section. I'm sure everyone's perception would change about the c4 if they looked at a couple pictures of Callaways or even the picture of a zr1 Lingenfelter car floating around
of the 4 C3's I own/owned... my favs are the 1973 and 1982 CE
Melting Slicks
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From: Where are the Smoky Mountain Cruisers? Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Originally Posted by zzyzx
Allright, I'll put on my tin-foil hat. I will make the argument that a 1970, 'vert, LT1 or big block with side pipes is the coolest corvette of all time. Only because of the emmision crap in the next couple years. IMHO a car without chrome is not a classic car. Don't misunderstand me : later vettes are awsome: far more reliable and refined. They are all cool, but not CLASSIC. My last vette was a red 1958. Sex-on-wheels. People would chase me down to ask what year it was. Guys in $100k Porsches would get pissed 'cause their girlfriends would goo-goo eye the car. What a piece of crap! It lacked a few refinements such as brakes, suspension and seatbelts. There is a reason the steering wheel is the size of a big-rigs. Did I mention the rust? My brain hurt every time I thought about doing a frame-off. Hard to part with her but I let it go. I settled for a 1970 350/350 coupe. Reasonably priced, and a kick in the *** to drive. Still get goo-goo eyed.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Winnipeg Manitoba
Originally Posted by 74 vert
Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if women actually get more goo-goo eye over a C3 vs the C2.
When I got the sports car urge, I was actually considering a 240Z - Another chrome bumper car. But when I mentioned a C3 Vette to my wife, she replied "Oh Yeah! I really like those!"
Drifting
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From: I got you a puppy!
Originally Posted by Kilroy1024
When I got the sports car urge, I was actually considering a 240Z - Another chrome bumper car. But when I mentioned a C3 Vette to my wife, she replied "Oh Yeah! I really like those!"
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From: rotterdam ny
i like all vetts and modles i have only owned a c3 and a c4 the c3 i have never driven cuase when i got it it was so bad i couldnt drive it or probly would not be talking to you i had a hard time parting with my c4 but in the end i like the c3 beter looks wise but the c4 was a great handler im working on geting a c5 after im done with the c3 or move to va its just no practical up here at least thats what she says LOL