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Jul 3, 2011 | 12:44 PM

#21

arkus

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thats why i own both

and I think the modern vettes look great but my favorite body style is the 69 coupe

Jul 3, 2011 | 03:20 PM

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LancePearson

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I liked the 69 too...here's one I bid on and lost by $6,000 before I bought what I have now. Probably the best is the 73 I think with the rubber nose and the chrome back end with its "upswept" look.

http://lancepearson.phanfare.com/4909572

Mar 29, 2019 | 11:41 AM

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Redvette2

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Old post however I thought I would show some pictures to help anyone else searching to decide. I am thinking of installing one and leaning toward yes. First picture is my car without.

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Mar 29, 2019 | 03:23 PM

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Bills17n72

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I had a new one ,but I just couldnt drill holes in my car,so I sold it ,I like the look better without one !

Mar 29, 2019 | 03:56 PM

#25

Jstan2014

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I love the look so much, while C3 searching, I only sought out early C3’s WITH the luggage rack already installed.

Mar 29, 2019 | 04:32 PM

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fastimes

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Seems like an age-old discussion . . . love 'em or hate 'em.

I kinda like them. To me, they really don't detract from the design of the car. A period correct accessory that was a wildly popular option for C3 owners.

Now slap that avocado green & orange American Tourister overnight bag on that rack, and take your best girl motoring for the weekend.

Mar 29, 2019 | 06:06 PM

#27

Redvette2

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Originally Posted by fastimes

I wonder if the Route 66 TV show had something to do with it. Check out what they had on their rack....

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Mar 29, 2019 | 06:34 PM

#28

theandies

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Love my rack. You can just have more fun!!!

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Mar 29, 2019 | 06:41 PM

#29

Jstan2014

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[QUOTE=theandies;1599133688]Love my rack. You can just have more fun!!!

Kudos, dad! Strap the float on the rack and hit beach or pool...

Mar 29, 2019 | 06:57 PM

#30

Bills17n72

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nope!!!!!!

Mar 29, 2019 | 07:45 PM

#31

Syl1953

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Resale needs to be considered, a rack can always be installed but taking one off is a very difficult and costly endeavor. I, personally would never buy one with a rack. Mark

Mar 29, 2019 | 07:54 PM

#32

Iceaxe

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^^^This^^^

When I was searching for a C3 my must have list was chrome bumpers, 4 speed and no luggage rack. Everything else was negotiable.

Last edited by Iceaxe; Mar 29, 2019 at 07:55 PM.

Mar 30, 2019 | 07:32 AM

#33

oldgto

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Another NO vote on the rack. As mentioned above, if I wanted one, I`d have looked for a car with one already, but I can`t bring myself to add one to a car that doesn`t. I just like the cleaner look...