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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 04:14 AM
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just bought this c3 72 87k Auto base Engine 2nd owner runs drives Needs tune up etc,,,






brake pulls left
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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 05:33 AM
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Congratulations on your new to you toy! Must be a great feeling!
keep us all in the loop as you fix er up!
Judging by your user name your new to these older girls. Big difference to a C4. But real head turners to be certain!
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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 07:25 AM
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Wow…congratulations on your new to you C3, she has a lot of potential.
Elkhart green with the saddle tan interior is a great color combination, best of luck to you with your future plans for the car, hopefully you’ll enjoy yours as much as I have mine.
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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by rvazquez
Wow…congratulations on your new to you C3, she has a lot of potential.
Elkhart green with the saddle tan interior is a great color combination, best of luck to you with your future plans for the car, hopefully you’ll enjoy yours as much as I have mine.
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Here is the previous owner’s since 1984! Unfortunately they were sad to see it go. It was his dream to get her back to its glory days.

Buyers form didnt check too many boxes pretty cool though

Many many receipts from over the years.

I found the order form for the car dated 4/28/72 also the first few times back to the dealer at 788 miles for the ac not being cold. And a squeak from the right rear at 1170 miles


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w i n n e r !
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Removed that old steering wheel preserver!

Just over 87k


Trim tag showing code 946


Seats are decent, carpet needs a major srcub
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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 09:15 PM
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Nice find! Welcome to the C3’s. I used to have a C4 also.
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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 09:36 PM
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Looks like an awesome c3! Cool story with the PO
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great!!
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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 10:50 PM
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Welcome to the elkhart green on saddle 72 club. Enjoy the journey!!
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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 10:54 PM
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Great looking C3! Looks like it could be fully restored.
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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 11:02 PM
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Wow you paid 87k for that?!


Just kidding...welcome aboard!
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Old Aug 14, 2024 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave Culp
Great looking C3! Looks like it could be fully restored.
not from me, driving it.
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Old Aug 14, 2024 | 02:26 PM
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That C3 looks like it has great bones. Nice find. I'll bet the previous owners were sorry to see it go (lots of memories) but happy it's going to a great new home. Enjoy!
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Old Aug 14, 2024 | 03:47 PM
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Hey: I saw you removed the old steering wheel cover. Note: You can still by those ! HERE. I bought a colored one for another 80's GM car I have...just b/c it fit the era. They work great for capturing that Teryaki sweet onion sauce on them! LOL

Or try a leather stitch-up one.
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Leave it alone............... original paint, unmolested under the hood as well / true survivor ........... LOVE IT !!!
Welcome to club "C3" & enjoy
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Brake pulling left is a leaking caliper. Standard equipment on a C3, but easily and permanently repairable with a set of stainless sleeved calipers using updated seals.
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