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Old Jul 29, 2016 | 11:25 PM
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I am 45 and I have owned my 77 for close to 20 years. I am the 2nd owner, and I bought it from my uncle.

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Old Jul 30, 2016 | 01:09 AM
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Coming up on 75 in a couple of months, started with a '62 FI @ 21, a new '66 roadster @ 24.
Purchased my '69 L46 coupe in '73 (2nd owner) still have it 43 years later. Had a '95 coupe for a few years 2000-2004, still like the '69 best. Currently working on upgrades, steeroids,Hydroboost, spreader bar. Did VBP front suspension & rear spring years ago. Working on a car you love never ends, the more I do, the longer the list gets!
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Old Jul 30, 2016 | 08:21 PM
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I am 72 yr old, have owned 11 Corvettes over the years, most at one time
Was 4 , most years at least 2. Since retirement only 1 a 69 , 427 - 435 LeMans Blue ,
W/ White top roadster which we have had for 17 years. All Corvettes are fun cars !
Years - new 66, 67 (427-435), 69 300 hp, 94, 95, 86, 98, 2000 X 2, 62 and the
69 we still have.
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Old Jul 30, 2016 | 10:42 PM
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Bought it on Veterans Day in 2010, I was 55. I'll be 61 in about three weeks. Glad me and the Vette are still here.
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 11:34 AM
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My first Corvette, bought it just this year at 58, guess I had to do the family thing first. 68 Roadster!
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by cdavis03
I saw a thread like this in the C4 forums and I was curious as to if the results we're similar for the C3's? Also if you would comment the year of your car and length of ownership/pictures that would be great too! Im really interested haha. Not looking for specific age just:
20 & Under
20 - 30
30 - 40
40 - 50
50 - 60
60 - 70 and so on
Feel free to keep to yourself if you want haha!
Personally I am 16 and have a 1978 recently restored by me
Man, that is a nice restoration job. Beautiful paint job. Very nice job
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ddawson
50, bought it 3 years go.

Arrival


Now
I love that color. Very nice looking car
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by std1940
1972 Purchased new at age 25. Still own at age 69.
Beautiful car! I love the color. Nice Vette.
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 71 Green 454
Purchased my '71 when I was 24, I'm 65 and still have her.
That is my favorite color! absolutely beautiful color! Re minds me of the 2014 color lime rock green.
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi,
Hope to still be around when the car is 50.
Regards,
Alan
Alan, people like you are just one reason that I will be a Vette owner when I graduate college next year. You're obviously an older gentleman that is still very passionate about his car after all of these years. People like you inspire me. Beautiful car Alan
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by sandy laker
Closer to 70 than 60. I've been enjoying my '69 for 45 years.
One of the recent highlights was driving Watkins Glen.
This is probably my favorite car in this thread so far! The white and chrome make the black pop. Fantastic looking car.
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:25 PM
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427?
Looks great!

Originally Posted by LASHEETMETAL
My first Corvette, bought it just this year at 58, guess I had to do the family thing first. 68 Roadster!
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:30 PM
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So many nice Vettes here. Seriously, I wish I could comment on every corvette that you guys posted. I think y'all have sold me on c3's. Really, some beautiful cars here
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by fab004
427?
Looks great!
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by FutureVetteOwner2017
So many nice Vettes here. Seriously, I wish I could comment on every corvette that you guys posted. I think y'all have sold me on c3's. Really, some beautiful cars here
Thanks! By the way what year Corvette are you looking for and are you looking for a project or for the best condition you can?
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by FutureVetteOwner2017
So many nice Vettes here. Seriously, I wish I could comment on every corvette that you guys posted. I think y'all have sold me on c3's. Really, some beautiful cars here
When this Corvette came out, I was just 11 years old, been in love with this generation since!
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LASHEETMETAL
When this Corvette came out, I was just 11 years old, been in love with this generation since!
When it came out I was negative 31 years old haha, I think it's crazy how people of all ages are obsessed with these cars! The style of a C3 will never die!!!
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I am 36. I bought mine from a member of this forum.

I did not want to wait until I was 50 to own a 1969.
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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Advalenzuela
I am 36. I bought mine from a member of this forum.

I did not want to wait until I was 50 to own a 1969.
I love the sidepipes and the wheels! I usually don't like yellow C3's as much as some other colors but this one really stands out! I like it!!!
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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by cdavis03
I love the sidepipes and the wheels! I usually don't like yellow C3's as much as some other colors but this one really stands out! I like it!!!
I did not like yellow cars either.... But when I found this one I decided to give it a try. When you see it in person it is a whole different story.... I saw it and I had to buy it!
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