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Old Sep 5, 2021 | 06:25 PM
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I logged in today after being away for 10 Years. I used to have a 1998 Coupe and a 1974 Roadster. After 10 years being Vetteless. I purchased a 71 Couple today. Looking forward to it arriving in a couple of weeks.

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I am almost afraid to post pics since often I see guys enjoying pointing out any little flaw. It is far from perfect, but I have always love the 70-72 Coupes. It was what I really wanted when I bought my '74, but wasn't willing to pay more for what I wanted at the time. This one isn't perfect, but I am not going to shows. Just want a little fun now and then.






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Old Sep 5, 2021 | 06:52 PM
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Welcome back from the basket case club! looking forward to some "pre-season pics".
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I am almost afraid to post pics since often I see guys enjoying pointing out any little flaw. It is far from perfect, but I have always love the 70-72 Coupes. It was what I really wanted when I bought my '74, but wasn't willing to pay more for what I wanted at the time. This one isn't perfect, but I am not going to shows. Just want a little fun now and then.






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Nice, Welcome back !
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Looks "show ready" to me...
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Welcome back.. After 10 years you could not shake the desire of the C3.

I think it looks awesome, especially the RED!!!






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Welcome back, great looking car.......
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Looks great, you'll have more than a little fun in that.
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Very pretty car, congratulations.
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It`s yours right ? It`s what you wanted , that`s all that matters .
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Looks awesome !!!!
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Great looking Vette! Don't sweat the haters; haters gonna hate!
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Welcome back, I did a similar hiatus. I’m just down the road in Vacaville. The C3 forum members are still here to help out with knowledge and opinions. Nice looking car.

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Hey BigBen, that's a nice looking C3!! I think C3s are a bit like Lays potato chips - you can never have just one. You'll keep coming back for more. And don't worry about people pointing out 'flaws'. Owners who do that sort of thing (unless asked by an owner if something is 'right' or not) can be put on your 'ignore' list.

Give us more details of your new ride! Best, Paul
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Congratulations and that is a very nice looking ride!
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Originally Posted by Bigben
I logged in today after being away for 10 Years. I used to have a 1998 Coupe and a 1974 Roadster. After 10 years being Vetteless. I purchased a 71 Couple today. Looking forward to it arriving in a couple of weeks.
You bought the best year!!!
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Originally Posted by Bigben
I am almost afraid to post pics since often I see guys enjoying pointing out any little flaw. It is far from perfect, but I have always love the 70-72 Coupes. It was what I really wanted when I bought my '74, but wasn't willing to pay more for what I wanted at the time. This one isn't perfect, but I am not going to shows. Just want a little fun now and then.






Love it. The only flaw I see is it's RED!. Red cars are just not my cup of tea. Looks great though. Interior looks black. How about a few pics of that?
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