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Old 10-04-2014, 10:42 PM
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I've had a C6 and I will readily say the C7 styling is WAY better than the C6 but is the C7 the best looking of all time? I'm not a big classic car fan but there is one car that I've never seen in person that I know is close to the C7. Its the original split window '63 Stingray. If there are two cars I would ever want in my garage its the one I'm about to pick up and a '63. I'll be happy to have the C7 but I can only see the prices/demand skyrocketing on the '63 in the next 100 years. Of course that depends on the availability of petrol
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Even though, I'm ordering a C7 Z06, I still find the C6 from a style perspective, a more appealing design overall. I like the smooth lines and classic style. Clearly the C7 is "The Vette" for foreseeable future with all the advanced technology and upgraded interior.
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All vettes are basically the best looking vette ever when they are the current design. Not one ugly vette has ever left the factory. The C7 is great and much better looking in person than in pictures imho. I do still love my C6 though, but would be very happy to have a C7 as well.
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I'm with ya. The '63 is the all time best. But my C7 is a close second!
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No.
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yes.
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Not even close.
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No. I miss my Grand Sport.
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Every new model was exciting. Dad and I would go to the dealers to see the new models on the first day they were put on display.
Back in the day there would be giant search lights flashing through the skies, calling attention to the first new model showings. It was a big deal back then.

The first time I laid eyes on the 63 split window, I couldn't believe how a car could look so beautiful. I thought it looked like a space Ship. The lines were breath taking.

I never got a 63, but I did have a 65 Fuel Injected Coupe for several years.

Seeing the C7 For the first time reminded me of the time I saw my first 63. My first thought was "They finally got it right.

I hope to have a build date on my 15 C7 next week.
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Lets see...

This... a better refined car with much better electronics and handling?


..or that..


I think the C6 is better looking overall. It sits with a lower stance and looks mean. But what do I know right?
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Both nice looking Vettes SilverScorp. Obviously no agreement will be reached here. It's like trying to choose between the hot blonde or the hot brunette: there is no wrong answer! At least in my humble opinion.
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This is obviously dependent on one's personal preferences. Having owned C5 and C6, the C7 is, to me, far better looking than either of those generations.

I'd like to own a '67 big block:
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Originally Posted by Kingspoke
Even though, I'm ordering a C7 Z06, I still find the C6 from a style perspective, a more appealing design overall. I like the smooth lines and classic style. Clearly the C7 is "The Vette" for foreseeable future with all the advanced technology and upgraded interior.
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Yes. Second choice is an 80-82 C3. The front and rear bumpers that had the molded-in spoilers made an old car look fresh.
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This is a trick question, right?
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Originally Posted by SilverScorp
Lets see...

This... a better refined car with much better electronics and handling?


..or that..


I think the C6 is better looking overall. It sits with a lower stance and looks mean. But what do I know right?
C6s are awesome but you are comparing a GS C6 vs a regular C7. Of course it will look lower and wider. Compare it to a C7 Z06 or soon to be C7 GS and there would be a difference.
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Hard to beat a wide body c6 in my book and I own a c7. I had a c6 and thought it was beautiful but didn't get many comments. C7 gets a crazy amount of good feedback on looks. I love both designs

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Originally Posted by Diavel
I'm with ya. The '63 is the all time best.
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Originally Posted by Pocket Aces
Compare it to a...soon to be C7 GS and there would be a difference.
Do you know something nobody else does? A C7 GS is coming "soon?"
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Originally Posted by Pocket Aces
C6s are awesome but you are comparing a GS C6 vs a regular C7. Of course it will look lower and wider. Compare it to a C7 Z06 or soon to be C7 GS and there would be a difference.
I agree, the comparison won't be with a C7 GS (which will never happen), but with the C7 Z06, which we all know will crush anything made before.


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