This is second C3 I've owned( had 71 LT1) and have gone through c2's,c4s and c'5s over the years. This car has been the most trouble but something about it makes me want to keep it. Its not real comfortable, has had lots of electrical issues but I'm wondering if any of you find the C3 their most favorite. Mine is a big block( not original) 4 speed with Baldwin Motion color scheme with Cragars,cowl hood and tons of new parts. I'll add some pics but again wondering what it is about these cars that make it difficult to send them away.. Never had second thoughts before with Super Chevy winners,Lingenfelter's, Agostino Racing cars.. Thanks for any opinions Paul

 

I would like a 67 BB, but cant aford one, but I do have a 69 BB, and its fine.

 

JMHO, but it's the shape. Like the C2, the C3 is uniquely "Corvette", and the shape / lines are simply fabulous.

The C1's , 4's and 5's, whilst still great cars, bear resemblances to other cars of their corresponding eras.
Again just my opinion, but it is the C2's and C3's that established the Corvette brand into the legend that it is today.

 

You're new here aren't you?

 

Considering this is the C3 Forum and most of us lurking around here own one or more C3s, seems to me it would be reasonable to assume the C3 is our favorite.

 

The C3 is my favorite Corvette because of the styling. There is no mistaking it for another car model. In my opinion, when the curves went away after '82, the "X" factor of the Corvette did as well.

 

I love the lines of the C3, especially the earlier cars. Honestly, the midyears are my favorites. The solid axles get all the attention. The newer Vettes are fuel efficient and fast. I guess I like them all

 

This is my second C3 (both 76), I've thought about another C? but can't really see myself in any other. I've also been told be a few people that the C3 is not just a car it's a work of art, couldn't agree more

 

When I bought my C3 nearly 20 years ago I chose C3 styling over C4 performance. IMHO, it took Chevy until the C7 to come out with a body style that looks as nice as the C3s, although the C6 was a big step in the right direction.

I don't see myself getting rid of my C3 anytime soon, but I wouldn't turn down a strait across trade for a C7.

 

I've had C2 and they are great cars styling wise....but seemed very old quick as cars progressed ..a lot left to be desired in safety ,very simple .....but C3. Is MY era car ....I wasn't into the 50's chrome everywhere thing , it was older guys era 55 Chevy and all that bored me, I like the exciting new look of the C3....so radical and cool......When I graduated I wanted Hondas not Harley's

C3 big motor , radial styling , loud and fast.

To me a C3 convertible was the prettiest ride ever.

 

C3 is beautiful like a woman. Front fenders rising up then down. Pinched in waist, then full round rear quarters and a cute little rear end. Mmmmm good.

 

Question I asked was WHY the C3 is your most favorite- I see most of you do not sell or trade them off as frequently as the C2,C4, C5 cars- Have been on these forums for over 10 years but not so much on this one

 

You may have intended to ask why, but that's not what you posted.

 

I have had C1s, C2s,C3s,C5s and my parents have had all of those including a C4. Out of all of them, I kept the first Corvette which was also my first car given to me by my dad when I was 15. That car was none other than my '72. I love all years of Vettes. Just wasn't able to hold on to the previous cars, maybe someday I will get to replace them. But I am glad that the '72 has remained in my ownership for the better part of a decade. My '72 was even wrecked hard last year, I sold my 2012 Camaro, I worked over time (still am), and I am working hard to get the car back to where it was and then some. I know that I could have just sold it, bought another C3, and then just gone from there. But it wouldn't be the same. The C3 is just too darn special to let go of. I have sold some C3s, but out of all of the cars I have had…it was after all a C3 I said I HAD to keep no matter what.

I made a pact with my dad and Orange Crush, that I would keep the car, love it, appreciate it, etc. ...for better or worse, until death do us part!


I love the car. I have a bond with it that not every C3 or Corvette owner has as my dad gave me his car at 15. We work on it, drive it, and spend a lot of great time together.


It is just awesome. As for the car, it has the lines and bold stance that nothing else has. They stand out in a good way, and are superior to C1s and C2s handling, have great styling, inferior to C4-C7s handling/performance, but the C3s are the last great classic Corvette. For the most part, they are affordable. The newer generations have a lot of great features, but they don't have that killer look with the razor sharp lines. C4s are boxy, C5s are more round, and the C6s are IMO grown up C3s.


Whats not to love? Old and original styling, great performance, and reasonably priced. Like someone already said, they wanted a '67 BBC, but too much money so they settled on the same BBC only in a C3. They are very fun to drive.

Just look at the lines. You get lost just looking at it as no line is boring to follow.

 

C3 curves and lines best of any generation!

 

As my wife said just yesterday as we passed a C4....everything after a C3 just looks like a car.

 

The question I should be asking myself is 'Why Me?'

I agree with the sentiments of just about all the responses and especially Brandon72, 'till death do us part'. To many of the public, a car, is just a car and we all know that is not true.

There are cars with a certain 'presence' and 'personality' and when you find that car that meshes with every twisted aspect of your personality, you know you've hit the jackpot.

It may be a trying relationship at times, but those that know, are aware of that private moment, with just you and your C3, while it waits for you to turn the key, crank the motor and bring it back to life again. And each time, it seems like it's a new event. It thanks you and you do, likewise, because sometimes, that's all that you have.

 

Just LOOK at her!

 

Glad to see ya, back, OldGTO!

 

Brandon, awesome car but will you please put chocks on the front wheels when you jack up the back?

Why C3 is best: Simple. Awesome. Car.