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Old Aug 16, 2019 | 09:22 AM
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Hello fellow Corvette Owners!

Well I finally took the plunge nad joined the Corvette Forum.

The '73 coupe in the picture has been in the family since new. It is an L-82 4peed, original paint, original interior car with 34k miles. There are a few bolt on modifications under the hood, but otherwise it is a clean, stock car that is fun to drive.

The '75 convertible I bought new in August of 1975. It is also an L-82 4speed (M-21), repainted in 1983, orginal interior, original soft top, with 40k miles. It has most all options (ps, pb, pw, tilt, a/c, gymkhana, map light, dual horns, rear defog, am/fm stereo, hardtop, white letters, leather, hd battery.) and a few bolt on modifications under the hood also. It is an early L-82 car (F20, March 1975). This car has been a reliable, fun filled car to own and drive.

I have all of the original parts that were taken off the engines as well as the original exploding Firestone Steel Radial 500's and rally wheels for both cars.stored in the basement.

Thank you all for your continued support and guidance with these great cars!


1973 Medium Blue Metallic/black leather 1975 Silver/silver leather
Old Aug 16, 2019 | 10:10 AM
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Two beautiful C3’s! Welcome aboard!
Old Aug 16, 2019 | 10:24 AM
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Welcome to the forum! My buddy let me drive his C3 a few weeks ago. Took it out on some country roads near by, what a blast. That's a nice collection you have.
Old Aug 16, 2019 | 10:28 AM
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You’ve got a couple of great looking C3s in your stable. Welcome and hope you enjoy the forum.
Old Aug 16, 2019 | 10:48 AM
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Welcome to the boards...I am a fellow Illinois sufferer...Nice rides
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Very nice....great looking C3's..Also nice to be the original owner...Back in the 70's my father would take me to his cousin's dealer ship in New Alexandria , PA...use to be a Corvette specialist..had a blast looking at all the C3 Vettes. Welcome the forum.
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Welcome to the CF! Those are two VERY NICE C3's...
Old Aug 26, 2019 | 11:28 AM
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Thank you all for the kind welcome! It is a good feeling to be part of this great group.
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Wow! I love those years. What lovely cars.

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