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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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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.

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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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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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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.
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Originally Posted by AdamMeh
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
Old 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.
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Originally Posted by mapman
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
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.
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Originally Posted by Norbert Hering
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.
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.
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Originally Posted by Piersonpie
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.

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