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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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I hope this isn't a dumb question.

I've heard corvettes being refered to as Mantas, which models are these?

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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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If I had to guess, I would say the '63-'67.

The C3's are sharks.
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackdog 06
I hope this isn't a dumb question.

I've heard corvettes being refered to as Mantas, which models are these?

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yep manta ray
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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Factory show car for C2 was Mako Shark I
Factory show car for C3 was Mako Shark II

The Mako Shark II was redone after C3 intro. & called the Manta Ray.
The closest models to the Manta Ray are 74-77.

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