1977 C3 prototypes
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1977 C3 prototypes
Ok, just something I thought might interest people on here. These cars I have seen a while ago and I guess quite some Corvette enthusiasts in the Netherlands know of these cars, but I am not entirely sure.
In a shop about an hour from here there are two 1977 prototypes as built by Harry Mann of Harry Mann Chevrolet in the USA. They were based on the C3 and were commisioned by Harry Milne in cooperation with General Motors. They were designed bij Eric Ruffo. The cars were featured extensively in the 1977 press as these cars were thought to replace the Corvette as it was built at that time in 1978.
Thought you would like to see them. See the thumbnails on http://www.racerworx.com/Corvette/corvette.htm
Personally, I think they are stunning cars.
Arne
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In a shop about an hour from here there are two 1977 prototypes as built by Harry Mann of Harry Mann Chevrolet in the USA. They were based on the C3 and were commisioned by Harry Milne in cooperation with General Motors. They were designed bij Eric Ruffo. The cars were featured extensively in the 1977 press as these cars were thought to replace the Corvette as it was built at that time in 1978.
Thought you would like to see them. See the thumbnails on http://www.racerworx.com/Corvette/corvette.htm
Personally, I think they are stunning cars.
Arne
Btw. This message has no commercial meaning to either me or the owner.
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Re: 1977 C3 prototypes (Racerworx)
The vert looks ok and I like the rear of the coup but the hood line does'nt work. I'm glad they did'nt go that way.Thanks for the pic's :cheers:
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Re: 1977 C3 prototypes (Tom73)
It looks to me that who ever did that wide-body was in love with the design of the AMC Javlin :U :U
That is one that I am glad is overseas.
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That is one that I am glad is overseas.
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Re: 1977 C3 prototypes (Paul Borowski)
I would consider Hawaii as "overseas" as that is the car Magnum drove in Magnum,P.I. :yesnod:
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Re: 1977 C3 prototypes (Twinnie)
Yuck it's the Corvette Center cars :(
They look worse in real life, sorry
Other than that, I don't really care to have one of those either ;)
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Re: 1977 C3 prototypes (Racerworx)
I actually like the coupe (the 77) a little better, the other one has an uglier front IMO.
I've been ther many many times and I just can't get the Corvette feeling with those cars. They look like a crossbreed between a DeTomaso Pantera, a Camaro and a little bit Corvette.
Also, the price is quite high at 70K especially considering the 1st 53 vette sold to the public went on ebaymotors.com a few weeks ago for around 90. That's a lot more desireable car than this.
Marck
I've been ther many many times and I just can't get the Corvette feeling with those cars. They look like a crossbreed between a DeTomaso Pantera, a Camaro and a little bit Corvette.
Also, the price is quite high at 70K especially considering the 1st 53 vette sold to the public went on ebaymotors.com a few weeks ago for around 90. That's a lot more desireable car than this.
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Re: 1977 C3 prototypes (Tom73)
[QUOTE]It looks to me that who ever did that wide-body was in love with the design of the AMC Javlin :U :U QUOTE]
I agree!
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I agree!
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Re: 1977 C3 prototypes (flood)
They kinda remind me of the Bricklin/DeLorean shape. :rolleyes:
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Re: 1977 C3 prototypes (Twinnie)
These are the papers beloging to the cars, the owner has them for both cars. I don't think they're world famous too since no one seems to know these cars :)
Didn't know about the 1st Vette being sold for 90K. Not bad at all... Now that would be a nice car to own :)
