Poll
Question:
Which Corvette is your favorite?
Option 1: C1
votes: 3
Option 2: C2
votes: 10
Option 3: C3
votes: 7
Option 4: C4
votes: 3
Option 5: C5
votes: 2
Option 6: C6
votes: 10
C1 (http://www.motorera.com/corvette/1950/1953/53white2.jpg)
C2 (http://firsttraderegistry.com/forsale/9_06/63corvette4/1963%20corvette%20mcelroy%20019.jpg)
C3 (http://server7.com/images/BSG/special/z2005pres1t.jpg)
C4 (http://awesomecarauctions.com/uploaded_images/1995%20chevrolet%20corvette%20hatchback-763502.jpg)
C5 (http://www.pfyc.com/cotm/vt/54-snelson.jpg)
C6 (http://www.c6registry.com/Facts/images/PV__017242__.jpg)
C4 ZR-1!
2nd gen.
And let me just say, right off the bat, the "Stingray" or "Sting Ray" is not the name of any particular car! It means nothing. It's just a little marketing thing they added on because Bill Mitchell supposedly styled the '63 Corvette like a sea creature.
That's a tough one- although I can't deny the sheer awesomeness of the C6s or the ultimate coolness of the Stingrays;
The one I see most likely to ever decorate my driveway would be a late model C4.
C2 but the C6 is close.
What can I say, the C6 pwns them all!... although a close second would be a '61 Mako Shark, but only because it's so darn good looking.
Quote from: NACar on May 09, 2007, 03:50:26 PM
What can I say, the C6 pwns them all!... although a close second would be a '61 Mako Shark, but only because it's so darn good looking.
I don't think one-off showcars are a serious option for most of us.
Unlike the rest of you guys, if I moved the Z out of the garage, I could drive my choice tonight. :evildude:
Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 09, 2007, 03:51:33 PM
I don't think one-off showcars are a serious option for most of us.
One can have dreams... but if I was going to buy a 'vette, it would surely be a C6, no questions.
C6. No question.
C4 LT4!!!
No question
Come again?
(http://www.smothers.com/thegarage/garage/58corvette2.jpg)
C1..then sell it and make a tidy profit.
3 or 5. Can't decide
C3 is my favorite; I'll pass on the big block for a hi-po small block though.
C2, C4, C6
C6 Z06. Tiff's review of it made me fall it love with that car.
1969 427 Stingray.
(http://www.zclubhungary.hu/image/Racing/Stingray.jpg)
Because my god is that thing sexy. And it's got my three favorite Corvette styling elements: L88 hood, side pipes, and shark gills. Elegance doesn't begin to describe it.
C6 is absolutely the best vette ever. I love it. However, the one that Sander posted is absolutely undeniably gorgeous in every aspect of the word. I will take that and a C6 Z06 in blue thank you!
The one I own.
That 69 Stingray looks good and I love the color. I can't say that I like the hood.
Quote from: Onslaught on May 09, 2007, 08:33:38 PM
That 69 Stingray looks good and I love the color. I can't say that I like the hood.
:nutty: The L88 hood is the greatest thing ever wrought from a single sheet of fiberglass.
I like dull looking cars I guess. Don't like big bulges or massive hood scoops.
They're all cool for different reasons, but my vote of ownership would go to a C2 split window.
Quote from: the Teuton on May 09, 2007, 09:36:09 PM
They're all cool for different reasons, but my vote of ownership would go to a C2 split window.
I saw a gold split-window last weekend by my house. I think thats the first time i've ever seen one on the road.
Quote from: Onslaught on May 09, 2007, 08:33:38 PM
That 69 Stingray looks good and I love the color. I can't say that I like the hood.
I voted C3 ('68-'82 but I like the '68-'73).
Something doesn't look quite right about that particular hood.
In general I'm not a fan of the L-88 hood. It's tall, and one already sits way down in the C3.
C6 and C4 are my favorites.
C3, but only with chrome bumpers front and rear.
There was a C3 four speed for sale near me a while ago, and everyone told me not to buy it. :huh:
Quote from: Raza on May 10, 2007, 07:48:51 AM
There was a C3 four speed for sale near me a while ago, and everyone told me not to buy it. :huh:
I shall make a note to have these people castrated.
Buzz, Todd and I all prefer the C2.
Its a shame the 58-62 models are so unaffordable today.
Quote from: omicron on May 10, 2007, 08:23:53 AM
I shall make a note to have these people castrated.
Why bother. :huh: There's obviously nothing there to remove. :lol:
Oh, and C2 for me. Absolute classic.
Who else voted for the C1? I know CJ did, but he just wants to hawk it :rolleyes: :lol:
The guy across the street from me has a beautiful Stingray (67?) with a 350 in it. It's fucking beautiful.
Quote from: Raza on May 10, 2007, 07:48:51 AM
There was a C3 four speed for sale near me a while ago, and everyone told me not to buy it. :huh:
They must secretly hate you.
Quote from: Raza ?link=topic=9038.msg444862#msg444862 date=1178804931
There was a C3 four speed for sale near me a while ago, and everyone told me not to buy it.? :huh:
That depends greatly on the year and condition.
Corvettes, because they are fiberglass, sometimes look great on the outside but are absolute nughtmares under the shell.
Quote from: TheIntrepid on May 10, 2007, 12:08:22 PM
The guy across the street from me has a beautiful Stingray (67?) with a 350 in it. It's fucking beautiful.
Caution: nitpicker alert!
A '67 would be a Sting Ray.
A '68 would be a Stingray.
I voted for the C3, with the C6 my second choice.
A lot of stock C3's suck, but crate engines and coilovers aren't too expensive, and christ do they look good.
Plus, they're perfect for making a Batmobile :)
(http://media.diariomotor.com/imagenes/replica-batmobil.jpg)
Quote from: Secret Chimp on May 10, 2007, 06:16:23 PM
Plus, they're perfect for making a Batmobile :)
(http://media.diariomotor.com/imagenes/replica-batmobil.jpg)
Eww that ruined a perfectly good car... :cry:
Quote from: Secret Chimp on May 10, 2007, 06:16:23 PM
A lot of stock C3's suck, but crate engines and coilovers aren't too expensive, and christ do they look good.
Plus, they're perfect for making a Batmobile :)
Crime against humanity in general and auto enthusiasts in particular.
Wow. That's the first time I've seen that one and I've seen all kinds of bad kit cars. Should post them sometime.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 10, 2007, 05:13:55 PM
That depends greatly on the year and condition.
Corvettes, because they are fiberglass, sometimes look great on the outside but are absolute nughtmares under the shell.
I was told that the engine was anemic and 14 grand was too much. I forget what year it was.
Quote from: Raza ?link=topic=9038.msg446233#msg446233 date=1178894965
I was told that the engine was anemic and 14 grand was too much.? I forget what year it was.
They could very well be right on both accounts- Corvettes made a staggering 190 HP in '81, and I'd expect a very good condition example to be barely able to fetch 14 grand.
C4 FTW. Excuse me while I go search Autotrader.
Oddly, I owned a C3, but voted C2. :huh: