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Feb 11, 2019 | 07:39 PM

#41

jpatrick62

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[QUOTE= I used to like the 69/70 Mustang Mach 1, now Im all about the 65/66 fastback[/QUOTE]

Funny, I used to like the Mach1s years ago, but now I'm all about converts - the 65/66 variety. Guess my tastes have changed - don't really like highly modified cars either.
I was always one of the odd ones since I also liked Corvette convertibles as well - most of my friends (and family) are either Ford, Chevy, or Dodge types and never will cross that line.
In fact, I like any of the muscle cars, even much of the Dodge series. Oddly, I've never really loved Camaros.
Now that I have my 69 L46 Convert, I cannot wait to get it out for Spring/Summer cruising. Like the rest, but my Vette is best!

Feb 11, 2019 | 09:59 PM

#42

Sunstroked

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From: S Nevada

I would own a 66 GT my good friend has, but its a coupe. If it were a fastback it would be under the lift my Corvette sits on. They are so cool. I had a 67 mustang coupe back in the early 80's. I'm a car guy, not necessarily a Corvette guy.

Feb 13, 2019 | 01:01 PM

#43

seacliffe301

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From: Grosse Pte. Mich.

Me, I’m a ragtop guy, specifically a ‘72 C3. When I started my search for this car, ‘69-‘72, convertible was mandatory. Not that coupes aren’t incredibly beautiful to look at, it had to be a roadster. Nothing beats the top being down a nice summer evening.

Feb 13, 2019 | 06:00 PM

#44

JBrooke825

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From: Blue Bell PA

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Feb 15, 2019 | 10:15 PM

#45

68/BB

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From: Goose Creek SC

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Originally Posted by Flivver61

I have a fairly specific prejudice, I only love C3 chrome bumper coupes. Fell in love with them in 68 when they came out and saw them on Woodward ave, Gratiot ave, Telegraph rd. I grew up just outside Pontiac, MI.
Don't really care for any of the other years/models of vettes. For me its all about the lines of the car. Nothing against the others, they just don't do anything for me, not before, not since

Dittos on nearly all counts. Huge fan of the C3 chrome bumper coupes. Very familiar with Woodward, Telegraph, etc. Grew up in Oakland county, same time period. I wont even mention Teds, Totem Pole, Grande Ballroom, etc. as I'm sure you may be one of the few on here who could relate.

Feb 17, 2019 | 03:18 PM

#46

Iceaxe

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From: Draper Utah

I love coupes and have never had a real desire to own a convertible of any type. The sugar scoop C3 coupe has to be one of the most classic looks of all time.

I'm currently looking to add a Viper to my garage, but I'm only looking at the GTS (coupe). It's just a personal thing...

YMMV

Feb 17, 2019 | 03:31 PM

#47

a striper

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Originally Posted by Iceaxe

It's funny how so many people slam early Vipers as being plain and primitive. When I bought my 2000 GTS the newest Vette I had ever owned was a '69. The Viper felt pretty luxurious to me then and to an extent still does. Good luck on your search.