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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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'69 Zl1
nice choice
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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C1 - 58-60
C2 - 67 roadster red
C3 - my 78
C4 - 96 collectors eddition
C5 - black roadster any years
C6 - i don't think i will want one , maybe a black one if they come with better looking headlight.
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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Its hard to choose between my first love, my current love or my future love. I guess it must be anyone that has a Corvette tattoo some where on their body.
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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It would be a toss up between the 67 and 63. The C2 has a look that is different and unique. The C2 , as a group, will be the most collectible of the vettes.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 01:05 AM
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I think the one I have is it for me & I wouldn't trade it for any other one. It's pretty much the way I want it now & I dreamed of having one for many years....BUT a very close 2nd is the 67 described below. Killer looks w/ a 427. I couldn't/wouldn't spend the $$$ for the new Z06 but it's definitely in the running too.

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My all time fav would have to be a Nassau Blue 66 427 roadster. I tried like hell to get one before settling on my 68 427 Red roadster. I hate red too. But at $18000.00 it was hard to pass up 4 years ago. Hence the name, no stingray.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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Gotta have chrome bumpers.

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C1 1958 - 60 (like the curvy front and back ends)

C2 1963 - 67 (coupes like them all)

C3 1972 coupe last year of the chrome bumper cars (both ends)


And I am fortunate to have one of each of the classic era.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 01:53 AM
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My top 3...

Number 3...
Green Callaway Twin Turbo Aerobody:



Number 2...
Callaway Twin Turbo Grand Sport:



And the number one fav car of all time.......

Quasar Blue Callaway Twin Turbo Aerobody:



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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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I like the 80-82 body style the best out of any Vette
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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2006 Z06
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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2006 Z06
wish i could say,....been there done that, those look awesome
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 01:32 AM
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I guess i have what I want -- black 69' bb vert
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:25 AM
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'82 Collector... I've had 2 of 'em. Sorry they are gone...
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by captainmorgan
'69 vert.


No doubt about it!
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:27 AM
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This is one of my favourite cars: a 1980 convertible with a 454. It's owned by a fellow Club member.



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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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From factory: 65, 396 COUPE

Dream car: 63 coupe, ZL1 flares, with c5 engine and drivetrain.
Look like a classic custom, drive like a new one.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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any C3 with chrome bumpers...
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 10:26 AM
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59-60: I'd have it built from scratch to my own specs.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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I like the 80-82 body style the best out of any Vette
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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69 L88...4speed, and Red with a White top.
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