Which Vette Did It?
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Wilmington NC
Same for me. I finally bought my 70 454 Coupe. Awesome Vette, terrible quality and couldn't hold a candle to my 07 I loved the style and the performance. My avatar is a the only picture I have.
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Although I have never owned one, the C3 is what started my love affair for Vettes. I vowed to have a Corvette by the time I was thirty. Well, it took me an extra fifteen years but at 45 bought my first C6.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Janesville WI
As a kid, I always loved the 63-67's for looks. I remember we used to go to Bloomington Gold every year (back when it was actually in Bloomington) and I would drool over those cars. I knew I would have one someday. My first one came at 32, it was a 50th anniversary convertible. I was absolutely in love with the color scheme. I drove the wheels off that car.
Now I am (im)patiently waiting for my 13 GS vert to get built next month. I imagine it will be the best so far.
Now I am (im)patiently waiting for my 13 GS vert to get built next month. I imagine it will be the best so far.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Hurst, TX USA
The one I miss the most is my green 1970 convertible, which I bought new in '70. Drove the tires off of in the Chicago area - summer and winter. It helped me catch the eye of a girl which then became my wife. She loved the car (and thought I was rich 
). It must have worked well since we just had our 40th anniversary on July 1st.
). It must have worked well since we just had our 40th anniversary on July 1st.
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From: JawJa
The one I miss the most is my green 1970 convertible, which I bought new in '70. Drove the tires off of in the Chicago area - summer and winter. It helped me catch the eye of a girl which then became my wife. She loved the car (and thought I was rich ). It must have worked well since we just had our 40th anniversary on July 1st.
). It must have worked well since we just had our 40th anniversary on July 1st. How do you still keep her thinkin your rich . . . 
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Le Mans Master
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From: Chester County Pennsylvania
2025 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2025 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
2024 C6 of the Year Winner - Modified
2020 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I gotta tell you, my 2011 Z06/Z07 is amazing, however the one that does/did it for me is the '67, 427 tri-power, vert, yellow with black interior, stinger and top!
Racer
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Clinton Township Michigan
My fist Vette was a 1979 L82 auto that I drove as my DD from 1982 - 1985. It was a nice car, but my 2008 & 2009 C6s are way more exciting to drive. I wish I had taken the chance to get a C2 back when they were affordable, but I was doing the Brit car thing w/MGs, A/Hs, Triumphs......
Enjoy,
akriggm
Enjoy,
akriggm
Pro
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Centerville IA
In 1973 I bought a '67 427, 4sp roadster. The car tripped my trigger big time, and still does. I like the modern capability of my '99 FRC and how the FRC is a bit raw, but the old school '67 still lights my fire every time I slip behind the wheel. If it only got 30 mpg all would be cool.
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
Didn't need heater but it didn't work anyway. But the air conditioner worked which is a must.
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From: JawJa
