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Old 09-10-2013, 10:20 PM
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All things being equal (past frame off, knock off's, side exhaust, p/s, 327/350) etc.between a 65, 66 & 67 coupe except the 67 doesn't have factory a/c (has no aftermarket a/c either) the 65 & 66 do have factory a/c, price for either one is 56,000 which one would u buy & why.
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Do you live in an area where AC would be used quite a bit? If so, get the 65 or 66.
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colors of each Exterior/interior leather ?vinyl? other options ? DOcs ...

buy the one u feel is the one for you - I like 67's (last of the best ) then the 65 first disc brake c2
all are great

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That's an easy one.
Without question, the 65.
No better mid year vette.
You're welcome.
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I actually prefer aftermarket a/c in a midyear (just be sure to save the OEM heater stuff) and if I had to choose a year .... I probably couldn't.

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I also agree, no question, the 65. No better Corvette than 65 350 hp with a/c....except even better in a convertible .
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The car you can see yourself driving, something has the peak your interest, color, motor detail, etc of one over the others. Seats got better by the years also.
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My restored '66 L-79 4 sp with a/c, ps, KH ko's and side pipes. Ironically, the seller was asking 56k too when I bought her 4 years ago. If no silvers, get either the '65 or '66.

They made only 492 L-79 coupes with a/c in 1966 and even fewer in 1965. I get a lot of offers because of the a/c and the color. It took me 3 full years to find her.


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personal opinion; 1967's will hold value better, but I personally hate like the light disrupting the rear above the license plate (looks added on though from factory), all else I like the 1967 seats and interior better (slight difference). I like the knock-off wheels (color) better on the 65, but hate the door panels and gages. I also like the side vents from the 65-66 better than the 67. Hood is a toss up; I dislike flat hoods, so it comes down to whether a stinger hood is more acceptable on the 1967 (even on a SB that never came with it), or looks out of place on a 65-66. But since we're talking SB, I'd go with the 67.
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Originally Posted by dahogan
My restored '66 L-79 4 sp with a/c, ps, KH ko's and side pipes. Ironically, the seller was asking 56k too when I bought her 4 years ago. If no silvers, get either the '65 or '66.

They made only 492 L-79 coupes with a/c in 1966 and even fewer in 1965. I get a lot of offers because of the a/c and the color. It took me 3 full years to find her.

I'd say 3 years well spent. Very nice ride Dahogan.

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Get the one with the most history and Documentaion is as important as the car itself Down the road you will be glad you did ---
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Agree with Zoomin: if you need a/c, get the one with a/c. If not......are they really all exactly the same condition, color, etc?? Maybe one of them drives a LOT better than the others.....
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coupes of any year are miserable without a/c; and i've had 2 without.... get a/c or add a/c...
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Since it is a personal question, I would get the '66. I just feel it is a little more refined. A/C is great! So is under the car exhaust for those that are not yet hearing impaired. The parking brake in between the seats is not as neat as the earlier set up.
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Cays an, does your 67 white coupe have bright blue interior,350hp and ac?. s like my Los 67 if it does.
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66 was the zeinith of that series and is a cleaner looking car without the roof vents.

In a ragtop either the 65 or 66 would be a good choice.

67 plastic console and parking brake crowding the interior and ugly back-up lights.

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