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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 07:19 PM
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1970-72. Chrome bumpers, fiber-optic light sensors, removable rear window [coupe], wheel well flares behind F & R wheels (to block 'road rash'), vacuum operated windshield wiper door.
All of the above. 7T1 vette nailed it!
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 07:28 PM
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A loaded 1970 454 4 Spd Coupe Cortez Silver/Black checked all the boxes for me.
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 08:14 PM
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69,427,435 with trips does it for me
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 09:40 PM
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80-82 then 68-72
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 10:36 PM
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A 1969 L-46 Blue on blue convertible with side pipes!!! No doubt hands down!!!! Ike


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Wait, Wait, Wait I changed my mind.......... A 1972 Ontario Orange black interior coupe. Yes that's it!!!!


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Wait hold on just thought of something>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>









Oh wait that's all I got!!! Ike

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All C3's are just great, I like every one!

But, my favorite is the red headed step child 68, with the dash ignition key switch, "we forgot" to put Stingray emblem on the fenders, back up lights, and my favorite; the one off push button door that is fun to watch the young gal at the inspection station try to open!
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70 Bridgehampton Blue LS5
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Old Dec 17, 2019 | 04:20 AM
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1969 Black 427 tripower with black interior and side exhaust

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Old Dec 17, 2019 | 08:10 AM
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the 69 black 427 car does it for me to.
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Old Dec 17, 2019 | 09:52 AM
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The view from the inside matters too, and while the view over the hood is about the same, but I prefer the glovebox, clamshell seats, and big rear window. I like my 80, but I vote for the 1979, in black.


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Old Dec 17, 2019 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdaddy33
A loaded 1970 454 4 Spd Coupe Cortez Silver/Black checked all the boxes for me.
I would have to agree ...
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1969 for the chrome and 82 CE for the urethanes.....slight preference for the CE because it's the 'smoothest'.

no chrome baby!

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Originally Posted by UnintendedVettenancy
I have to agree with persuader on the back window. Much more a fan of the sugar scoop back than the bubble window. I do kind of dig the ‘73 with the clean front end and the chrome bumper on the back. I think that year really looks classy!
Yes , the 73 are really... strange . A mix of 72 and 74
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My fave was my 69' 427/400 Vert......I will probably never have another......
This one had a 4 speed and A/C.......very well rounded car and looked fantastic......





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1969 Black 427 tripower with black interior and side exhaust
Yeah, but I still like the roadster...



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Originally Posted by vettebuyer6369
Yeah, but I still like the roadster...


Me too! That car would also look great with a black removable hardtop.
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Lets's see ...
Curves? check
Chrome bumpers? check
70s color? check
Huge streetable power LS6? check
Oh right! That's what my plan is!

Just wish mine looked as nice now as this one does... LS6 #1 ....the press fleet car.... I still remember reading about it....Mine'll be a twin


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