Positive Hargerty Article on C3
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Positive Hargerty Article on C3
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I laughed when I read this part of the article:
My '75 convertible is now running a 496 BBC with custom 3x2 EFI, T-56 6 speed (need that OD) and Hooker sidepipes.
For example, you could pick up a 1975 Corvette convertible, add a Chevy big-block crate engine (perhaps with a Tri-Power unit), factory side exhaust, and four-speed manual, and you’d have a real ground pounder.
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I've never heard of the "mid-life crisis" stigma attached to C3's. Maybe because I've owned C3's since my early 20's. I always thought the mid-life deal was more of a Porsche thing.
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The 'mid-life crisis', where someone gets an urge to buy something mostly used by younger folks, has NOTHING to do with purchasing something you've wanted all that time but couldn't afford until that then. It is merely realizing a dream that you've had for many years. I bought my first new Corvette in my twenties; many had them much younger. Lots of folks don't have the opportunity or the funds until later in life.
Last edited by 7T1vette; Jan 25, 2018 at 12:09 AM.
Is my vette stock?? HAHA
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Harleys were midlife crisis toys around here in the 90's and early 2000s. I've had people say midlife to me. I just laugh at them. This is more of a keep me occupied so I don't become a serial killer kind of thing.
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New Wife = Corvettes
Second wife understands my love affair with Corvettes. She likes her cars (BMW) and she understands. We have had 18 years of WONDERFUL this past Sunday.
It was never a midlife crisis, since it started in 1967 at the age of 14.
Bob K.
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I got my first Corvette after I got divorced from my first wife. I wanted one since I saw one at Reedmans after school (09/67). My first wife was more worried about parking her broom than anything else.
Second wife understands my love affair with Corvettes. She likes her cars (BMW) and she understands. We have had 18 years of WONDERFUL this past Sunday.
It was never a midlife crisis, since it started in 1967 at the age of 14.
Bob K.
Second wife understands my love affair with Corvettes. She likes her cars (BMW) and she understands. We have had 18 years of WONDERFUL this past Sunday.
It was never a midlife crisis, since it started in 1967 at the age of 14.
Bob K.
" My first wife was more worried about parking her broom than anything else. "
I laughed out loud when I read that.
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If buying a Corvette, race car, or other car project is a mid-life crisis, then I have had dozens since age 18. I'm still married to Trophy Wide #1 after 35 years, and as an CPA, she knows any car mid-life crisis is WAY cheaper than the alternative. Still, I have figured out it's best not to have too many mid-life car crisis projects at the same time😳
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I actually did see a no-kidding "mid-life" crisis once.
Circa 1984, Westchester county, NY. Late 70's Trans-Am, screaming chicken on the hood, driver was an older gentleman, open shirt, gold chains, and the license plate was "DOM BABY" (no s**tter).
Circa 1984, Westchester county, NY. Late 70's Trans-Am, screaming chicken on the hood, driver was an older gentleman, open shirt, gold chains, and the license plate was "DOM BABY" (no s**tter).
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Does she have a sister? 
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I don't understand why guys let a woman dictate what they can have and can't have. Especially when you are paying the bills. And I see you took care of the problem. I also don't understand why woman don't approve of their husbands hobbys.
My wife is great about the whole thing. When we got married she asked if I wanted another Corvette. I said yes and had one 3 months later. I have a ton of money in my pro street GTO and all my vettes were over the top. And no we aren't rich but it works.
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I got my first Corvette after I got divorced from my first wife. I wanted one since I saw one at Reedmans after school (09/67). My first wife was more worried about parking her broom than anything else.
Second wife understands my love affair with Corvettes. She likes her cars (BMW) and she understands. We have had 18 years of WONDERFUL this past Sunday.
It was never a midlife crisis, since it started in 1967 at the age of 14.
Bob K.
Second wife understands my love affair with Corvettes. She likes her cars (BMW) and she understands. We have had 18 years of WONDERFUL this past Sunday.
It was never a midlife crisis, since it started in 1967 at the age of 14.
Bob K.
Decent C1s and C2s we're ridiculously expensive so I looked for an unmolested chrome bumper C3. Found a '70 with a "born with" drivetrain and it was in relatively good shape. I saw it as a fun car that would likely hold it's value or possibly increase. No matter if I end up making a profit at sale time or losing my shirt, it puts a smile on my face every time I look at it. Nope, no midlife crisis here!
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Not about mid-life at all. At 14 a neighbor gave me a ride in his red w/white coves '58. Fell in love with vettes and couldn't justify one till I was ready to retire. I wanted a C3, red 4speed. Found a red '77 L82 w/4speed and have been enjoying the heck out of it.
"Always did want to be an old geezer with a vette". ��
"Always did want to be an old geezer with a vette". ��