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Oct 31, 2011 | 10:00 PM

AdamMeh

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Body length?

This may seem like an odd question but I'm trying to figure out if a C3 will fit in my garage. The houses in my neighborhood seem to lack a garage with any depth to it. Our current cars fit, but with only a very small amount of room in front (enough to walk by it carefully) and almost none in the back of the car.

I've found a couple of sites that list lengths, but I'm not sure how accurate they are, or what they are using as measuring points. Could / would any of you mind posting up the bumper to bumper length of your car? I'm looking at '75 to '77 mostly.

Thanks in advance,
Adam

Oct 31, 2011 | 10:08 PM

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The Corvette Black Book,which seems to be accurate for my '79, gives the same length- 185.2 inches, for all Vettes from 1974 to 1979.

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Oct 31, 2011 | 10:13 PM

AdamMeh

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Thank you Don. That's the number I have been finding as well. If that's the case I should be good. I may have a serious buyer for my current car which would allow me to start my hands on search for a C3.

Oct 31, 2011 | 10:33 PM

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This may seem like an odd question but ... ... the bumper to bumper length of your car? I'm looking at '75 to '77 mostly. ...

Longest C1, 1958-62, 177.2" long, wheelbase 102".
Longest C2, 1963-67, 175.1" long, wheelbase 98".
Longest C3, 1980-82, 185.3" long, wheelbase 98". (1975-77, 185.2")
Longest C4, 1991, 178.6" long, wheelbase 96.2".
Longest C5, 2003-04, 179.7" long, wheelbase 104.5".
Longest C6, 2010 Grand Sport, 175.6" long, 105.7".

Source Corvette Black Book, Mike Antonick

Oct 31, 2011 | 10:38 PM

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Hard to imagine just from a visual standpoint that my '05 Mustang is just over 2" longer.

Aug 16, 2024 | 03:42 AM

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Dear Mike,
my customer have an Corvette C3 , 41 feet long with historical regristration, low milage, engine works well, interior needs renovation. Limosine is in Spain and can be viewed there. Asking Price 115.000 USD.

Aug 16, 2024 | 10:30 AM

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This thread is from 13 years ago. You’ll be much better off starting a new thread asking your question. When you do, please post a picture of this 41 foot long vette.

Aug 16, 2024 | 03:09 PM

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This thread is from 13 years ago. You’ll be much better off starting a new thread asking your question. When you do, please post a picture of this 41 foot long vette.

Excellent advice.