livin

Looking for a nice car. Good driving condition. Numbers matching important but not critical. Will pay good money for well documented #'s matching car with factory side pipes.

Thanks Jacob

P.S. I am also considering a C-5 anyone have any input old rdstr vs. new one? I only live ten minutes from work.

spowers

As for the c3 vs. c5 I use my car as a daily driver, and also have a realativly short commute. I choose the c3. Although the c5 has the comforts and handeling unsurpassed by most modern sports cars. I drive the '68 for the WOW factor, you just don't see the chrome bumper c3 on the road as much. And in lunch traffic I love the thumbs up!

livin

I just replied to my own add, just to get it moved up, Come on someone give me a good deal on a big block or Lt-1 Equipped roadster. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks,

livin

Maurice

http://www.corvetteforum.cc/ubb/Foru...ML/000078.html

Shark01

I have had both (drive a 2k convert now - drove a '69 vert for 11 yrs). I'll give you the advantages of each:

'69 - Much more appeal, fun to work on, less expensive to buy and maintain

'00 - Much better performance, much more comfortable, much safer, not a basket case worrying about wrecking it, better mileage, much more reliable

SharkAttack

I drive my LT-1 to work on rare occassions (35 minute commute), and really enjoy it overall. When I had a C4 6-speed I enjoyed it more because it has A/C (still miss it)!

Pro: Stares, looks, and thumbs-up
Con: Stupid, careless drivers in POS cars

livin

Thanks Shark Attack,

Are you going to sell the LT-1 when you find a C-4? Tell me more about the LT-1.

Thanks,

Livin@Rockisland.com

livin

Thanks Shark01

If had to do it over and pick an immaculate 69-72 "show-car"roadster or a C-5 Roadster, which would you choose?

Thanks,

Livin@Rockisland.com

Shark01

Since I have no interest in buying cars that are already restored, I would have to go with the C5, it really is amazing. but having said that, I have already saved up about $4k towards getting a early shark or mid-year (which is what I really want since I haven't had one) project car that I can restore/customize myself. But some of this discussion hinges on things like is this a weekend car (I am very fortunate that my C5 is) or how mechanically inclined you are (very helpful for the C3).

SharkAttack

I actually plan to keep the '72 LT-1. She's one of one (as far as anyone knows). Per the original tank sticker, it has a "color-trim override" with Targa blue exterior and saddle interior (some don't like the mix). You can see it at "Member's Rides" on this site. I want a C4 for something to drive more often, but am in no hurry given their declining prices.