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It's FAR from a one of a kind. A good number of these things were built. It figures it's in Branson. It's only 30 minutes from me, so if anyone wants me to look at it for them, let me know!
I dont know. There is something about it that does not appeal to me. I have seen other vette conversions that I would not mind owning. But I there is something on this one that is just off a little bit.
I have actually seen this car in person. It was or still is in a car museum in Branson. Great quality workmanship, but who (besides current owner) would want it?
I'm not sure that a C3 is in the category of a Series 1 Jag E-Type- a design that absolutely cannot be improved, by most knowledgeable opinions- but I have seen precious few mods on the '68-'82 Vettes that could be considered improvements. And the more, the worse. I think this is a case in point. Bill Mitchell was no design slouch, as this forum would attest.
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
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