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Jan 17, 2024 | 03:50 PM

#41

sidebycycle

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I remember seeing a red 67 big block roadster with a white top that was on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. It was said to belong to Roy Orbison and, as I recall, it was there on loan from Roy's family. I'm pretty sure this was in the 90's.

Jan 17, 2024 | 05:19 PM

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leadfoot4

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Originally Posted by Greg

While I agree, Farrah's car looks a little over the top when viewed today, you really need to look at it in the correct context of time. It was built at the height of the customization era and, in that period, it was considered pretty cool, as were most customs back then.

I was thinking the same thing.

Jan 17, 2024 | 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by drspencer

Does anyone know what year this car is?
Thanks

Screws on front grilles.
So either a 71 or 72 LT-1.

Jan 17, 2024 | 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by leigh1322

Screws on front grilles.
So either a 71 or 72 LT-1.

Orange front lens in 72 so can we safely say 71?
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Jan 17, 2024 | 06:49 PM

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427SIXPACK

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2025 C3 ('68-'73) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

2024 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

The rear looked like a Chevy Monza ................. WHY ????

Jan 17, 2024 | 06:55 PM

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The rear looked like a Chevy Monza ................. WHY ????

Because it was a custom that used Monza tail lights.
What's so hard to understand?
Is the whole concept of custom Corvettes from the 1970's new to you?

Jan 17, 2024 | 07:07 PM

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2025 C3 ('68-'73) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

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Because it was a custom that used Monza tail lights.
What's so hard to understand?
Is the whole concept of custom Corvettes from the 1970's new to you?

No, not at all, but why would you cheapen the look of a really nice 70 vette with monza lights ? Do you think it looks better ? Maybe like Chevrolet putting a Vega steering wheel in 76's ?? Removing the chrome bumpers makes it even worse. I get it, to each his own but JEEEEEEZ !!!