Coupe or convertible?
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From: Republic of Texas
Originally Posted by fontking1a
Got the coupe with the t-tops. To my way of thinking this is a convertible with a roll bar. Remove the t-tops, remove the rear window, lower the windows and you're set to go. No soft top to have slashed is a good thing and considering you can only drive a convertible a limited number of days per year, it never made sense to me to buy one when the t-tops offer all the options, all the time.
A convertible with a hard top installed is just as functional as a coupe w/ T-tops. Al comes down to personal taste.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Originally Posted by Jughead
Why did the race primarily the verts back in the day?
I'd rather have a vert too.
I'd rather have a vert too.
Beats me. The coupe is more rigid than a vert. Someone who is interested in serious performance would not buy a vert.
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From: Republic of Texas
Originally Posted by turtlevette
Beats me. The coupe is more rigid than a vert. Someone who is interested in serious performance would not buy a vert.
Someone who is serious about performance would not buy a '75 Vette either.
Fact is Verts can be fast as well, how man LeManns winning cars 2004 models included have no roof?
Would you say a Shelby AC Cobra is not a "serious performance car"?
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Originally Posted by Corey_68
Someone who is serious about performance would not buy a '75 Vette either.
Fact is Verts can be fast as well, how man LeManns winning cars 2004 models included have no roof?
Would you say a Shelby AC Cobra is not a "serious performance car"?
Fact is Verts can be fast as well, how man LeManns winning cars 2004 models included have no roof?
Would you say a Shelby AC Cobra is not a "serious performance car"?
Given the choice of a coupe or vert, i'm saying you are either more concerned about bleaching your teeth and getting a tan ( cali types ) or more concerned about performance, thats all. Them narley roll bars you need for the verts get in the way of the hair doo as well.
When it comes to all out racing, once you've put a roll cage in, it makes no difference.
Last edited by turtlevette; Mar 19, 2005 at 11:11 AM.
Racer
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I wanted a convertible, my wife talked me into a coupe, I hate to admit it, she was right. With rear window out and tops off, it is a convertible, but I can button up when too cool for no top, which is a lot of the time in San Diego... Yes I know this is a desert, but our normal temp is about 60 degrees.
Happy Coupe owner!!!
Happy Coupe owner!!!
Pro
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From: Denmark
I own 2 verts!
To me these cars are strictly summer/fun cars, it would make no sence to buy a coupe unless i started dragracing.
People saying that the coupe, with the tops off and rear window out, gives the same feeling as a topless vert obviously never driven one..
To me these cars are strictly summer/fun cars, it would make no sence to buy a coupe unless i started dragracing.
People saying that the coupe, with the tops off and rear window out, gives the same feeling as a topless vert obviously never driven one..
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From: Taylor Michigan
The best of both worlds, a 62 with both tops. Hard and soft to fit my desire. One minute it`s a coupe, and 5 minutes later it`s a roadster. 
Last edited by Ironcross; Mar 19, 2005 at 01:26 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by 74FLCONV
Less filling...
Taste's great...
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
Taste's great...
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
That's the first chocolate Vette I've seen.
Melting Slicks
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From: Manalapan FL
Originally Posted by Jughead
That's the first chocolate Vette I've seen.
Triple silver...if I keep it.
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
Melting Slicks
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From: n/a SC
No offense but to me if it's a vette it has to be a vert. I wish they were like miatas only come in verts...IMO they look way better in verts, its a VETTE thing, much more fun.
just no reason for me to want a coupe, only coupe thats ever been in this family was a 79 and ofcourse there wasn't a vert option way back in 79 when my dad bought it.
just no reason for me to want a coupe, only coupe thats ever been in this family was a 79 and ofcourse there wasn't a vert option way back in 79 when my dad bought it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Nevada City California
I prefer the coupe, as far as looks go. I've had 7 of them. I just love those sail panels and sugar scoop look of the 68 to 72 style.
But for convertibles, there is no better looking model than the 68 thru 72 years, especially with the hardtop on, that body style rocks!!!!!!!!!\\
I believe the '68 thru '72 year convertibles are by far the best looking body style of any Corvettes produced.
But for sheer down right sexyness, the 68 thru 72 coupe is BODY BEAUTIFUL.
But for convertibles, there is no better looking model than the 68 thru 72 years, especially with the hardtop on, that body style rocks!!!!!!!!!\\
I believe the '68 thru '72 year convertibles are by far the best looking body style of any Corvettes produced.
But for sheer down right sexyness, the 68 thru 72 coupe is BODY BEAUTIFUL.
Racer
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From: Waveland MS
Since the C5 started from a clean sheet design as a convertible, it makes sense that it looks awesome as a convertible. I have one and I'm partial. Just about everyone I know who has a convertible will drop the top on any given chance they can. I guess if they regretted their decision, they would probably have the top up on nice sunny day. I just don't see it that often, but again, I'm on the MS gulf coast. 
Burning Brakes
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From: Ajax Ontario
I haven't been on here much over the last few months. Gotta say I love, ahem, Paul Borowski's avatar! That said, when I went looking for a Vette, I only looked at '68-'72 Vert's. Nothing wrong with the coupe's, they have great lines, but I wanted a convertible as it's a summer driven car and looks great with the top down. I also figured it would hold it's value better, but that was a secondary concern.
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