Vette Etiquette
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A business solicitor was walking towards my house the other day when I pulled in with the ‘63. He made a comment about what kind of cars I must have with the Challenger parked outside. Then, he asked me what kind of car that was that I was driving. Didn’t know what kind of car the split window was. It was kind of sad. I wanted to ask him for his Man Card.
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From: San Carlos Ca.
I bought my first corvette in 1978, drove the 67' home from Phoenix to the San Francisco Bay Area, I was absolutely floored at the amount of "waves" I received on the 800 mile drive home. I wasn't sure what the deal was? Same thing on the next trip, buying my first L-46 but really had no idea what it was. Lot's of waves home again.
Then the waves started to fade and sold my last C3 in 1994........hell, rarely do I even see a C2 or C3 on the road anymore. I do drive my 14th C3, a 71' almost everyday.......it does get attention from other muscle cars but more like a thumbs up or nod.
Then the waves started to fade and sold my last C3 in 1994........hell, rarely do I even see a C2 or C3 on the road anymore. I do drive my 14th C3, a 71' almost everyday.......it does get attention from other muscle cars but more like a thumbs up or nod.
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Originally Posted by brassplyer View Post
How old would you guess they were? I've had several college-age folks say have how much they love my '80...then find out they have no idea what it is.
How old would you guess they were? I've had several college-age folks say have how much they love my '80...then find out they have no idea what it is.
I've talked to high school age kids who've never heard of the Beatles, have no idea what an LP is. They've never seen one in person.
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From: Spokane, WA
The last time I drove my C3 was 30 years ago and I waved at every corvette I saw. Hopefully I'll be able to drive her again soon after a frame off that's taking way too long 
and resume my efforts to SAVE THE WAVE!
Paul
and resume my efforts to SAVE THE WAVE!Paul
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2018 C3 of Year Finalist
It's surprising when a car that's iconic to enthusiasts isn't in the consciousness at all of a younger crowd, unless they happen to be enthusiasts or at least aware likely because their older relative is. I don't have a specific recollection of the last time I saw a C2 on the road. Don't see many C3's either. When I was shopping for my C3 a lot of them that I looked at were in non-drivable condition. I got incredibly lucky to stumble across mine that's in real decent condition and with a brand-new hopped-up engine and trans for the money I found it for.
I've talked to high school age kids who've never heard of the Beatles, have no idea what an LP is. They've never seen one in person.
I've talked to high school age kids who've never heard of the Beatles, have no idea what an LP is. They've never seen one in person.
Regards,
Tom69
