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Old Oct 9, 2024 | 04:35 PM
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Default Introducing Goldzilla - 1971 Survivor

Hi all. Brand spanking new to the forum and so excited to be here! I've been enjoying my car since 2018. It is a survivor. She's had very little done to her because she doesn't really need it. Minor work to keep her safe to drive. The exhaust is not factory but blends seemlessly as if it were. I intend to keep it as original as possible. I am curious to find out the probability of other 1971 survivors with the same options (sticker reads 454, M21, tilt/telescopic wheel, air, stereo, rear defrost, power windows, saddle brown leather interior). Rallies are on now but I have the other set of wheel covers it came with.

The first time I laid eyes on Goldzilla.

Corvette at Carlisle. No one ever knows what they're looking at...I walk all Carlsile when I go. Very rarely do I see the color and/or 454...




So sleek



Oh yeah, that's an original USA1 from the dealer!


Going home from the day of purchase.

Original paint? That is one thing I'm not sure about. It looks original but I need an expert opinion.

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Old Oct 9, 2024 | 04:53 PM
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Damn that is one beautiful C3. Welcome to the forum and I recommend you post up some details on the car in the C3 General section where other C3 owners can comment on the car.
Old Oct 9, 2024 | 05:38 PM
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Welcome to the forum. I like the color, is it a mustard yellow?
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Old Oct 10, 2024 | 05:41 AM
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That color is War Bonnet Yellow.
Old Oct 10, 2024 | 07:32 AM
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Beautiful, welcome aboard Gina!!
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