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I saw this very pretty green C3 at a cruise-in car show last night. Not sure of the year, but I think it is a 1973. It doesn't have the chrome front bumper like a 1972, but also doesn't have the "fat" rear end with recessed tail lamps like a 1974.
Just curious if any of you here know what year it is and how to know for sure. By the way, I love the green color and how it contrasts beautifully with the tan colored interior.
Thanks for any replies!
Last edited by JK 23112; May 23, 2021 at 07:42 AM.
Some consider it special because it was a "One Year" only type of car, with the chrome bumpers in the rear, but rubber bumper in front.
That is why I was inclined to think that it had to be a 1973, but wasn't totally sure. I know the 1972 had the chrome front bumper and the 1974 had the "soft" rear end.
I am really beginning to take a liking to the C3 lately. I think they were the last generation to offer a big-block engine [1974?] from the factory.
Anyway, thanks for all of the replies!
Last edited by JK 23112; May 23, 2021 at 07:50 AM.
Also everyone forgets it a 20th Anniversary Corvette.
Didn't GM forget too? (As in it wasn't played up in sales literature.)
I think by the mid-70s, the C1 and C2 collectability and growth of NCRS, NCCC, etc. led to the '78's promotion and all that came after.
Last edited by barkingrats; May 23, 2021 at 10:56 AM.
I was just in junior high, but I do remember very well the "25th Anniversary" pace car Corvette from 1978. The paint scheme was a big hit and there seems to be plenty still on the road (or at least kept in a garage) today.
I think they were the last generation to offer a big-block engine [1974?] from the factory.
Anyway, thanks for all of the replies!
Lots of things unique about the '74. No rubber "bumperettes", last big block, last year no catalytic converters, last year points ignition, Those are the major ones that pop into my head. '74 is my favorite year besides the '68-'72.
That is why I was inclined to think that it had to be a 1973, but wasn't totally sure. I know the 1972 had the chrome front bumper and the 1974 had the "soft" rear end.
I am really beginning to take a liking to the C3 lately. I think they were the last generation to offer a big-block engine [1974?] from the factory.
Anyway, thanks for all of the replies!
Hey JK, I see you hanging around on the C7 forum occasionally (I don't hang there as much any longer, even though we still have our '17 GS). We got our first C3 (a '72) 4 years ago, and picked up our current C3 ('68 L71 roadster) 2 years ago. While I really like the GS, I think the C3 puts a bigger smile on my face. Totally different ride though. I really like the looks of C3s, and they drive nice if you have stuff sorted. Although they're going up in price, they're still a killer deal IMO. Best, Paul
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Originally Posted by Factoid
GM was so exhausted from all the changes through the C3 years, they had to take a nap in 1983.
Not exhausted, but slipped up and fell behind in trying not to build another T-Top car for '83.
Seems like Chevy has problems on every first year release of a new version "C"
The '73 I think is the first year that a Corvette came with radial tires too
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