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Who on the C1 - C2 Forum would trade car for car, NO monies different your C1- C2 for a 2017 Corvette? I know the C 7 car probably ride nicer and may get better gas mileage and may even go faster but would you really trade your C 1 or C 2 for a 2017 Corvette. To me the C 7 just do not have the WOW factor that the C1 and C2 cars have. If you go to a all Corvette Car Show you will see people look at the 2017 but not for long. They will come and spend more time and ask more questions with the C 1 - C 2 Cars and car owners. For me there is NO WAY I WOULD TRADE, Would U. ??
Last edited by Mike Terry; 01-26-2017 at 11:27 AM.
Considering the original purchase price, paint, restoration labor and parts I have in my C1, the cost of a C7 has probably been met and then some. I could sell mine and probably cover the cost of a new model, but have no real interest in them.
I'll always prefer the nostalgic charm and beauty of the C1; the accompanying sensations from driving a timeless classic V8 with a 4 speed are inimitable. Besides, the collective shouts of approval, thumbs up and waves are a welcome bonus. At innumerable car shows, I've seen people walk past a late model to admire a nice C1 more closely. They have a certain "magic" je ne sais pas.
That said, C7's offer truly amazing performance and I wouldn't mind borrowing one for the weekend. My 14 year old would probably love to make that trade!
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I really enjoy my C7 Z06. Ridiculous power, but I would not part with my old ones to own one. The new Z will be worth less than the old ones in as little as 2 years.
Now if someone were to offer you a brand new 100,000 car for a 60,000 solid axle or midyear it would merit consideration. You could sell the new one and easily replace the old one and pocket some cash.
Who on the C1 - C2 Forum would trade car for car, NO monies different your C1- C2 for a 2017 Corvette? I know the C 7 car probably ride nicer and may get better gas mileage and may even go faster but would you really trade your C 1 or C 2 for a 2017 Corvette. To me the C 7 just do not have the WOW factor that the C1 and C2 cars have. If you go to a all Corvette Car Show you will see people look at the 2017 but not for long. They will come and spend more time and ask more questions with the C 1 - C 2 Cars and car owners. For me there is NO WAY I WOULD TRADE, Would U. ??
Even up, my '66 for a brand new C7? In a freakin heartbeat! A new C7 is probably twice the value of my C2. Now, would I keep the C7? I'd probably take a trip or two in it and sell it and buy another C2.
Im not sure if the wow factor would be the same on a 2017 as the 67..like others have mentioned..cars shows have a wide variety of Corvettes ..but from what I have observed the C-1's and 2's do attract alot of attention..so I think I'd keep the classic one.
Originally Posted by warrenmj
Even up, my '66 for a brand new C7? In a freakin heartbeat! A new C7 is probably twice the value of my C2. Now, would I keep the C7? I'd probably take a trip or two in it and sell it and buy another C2.
I have had the same offer for my 1962. I also already have a very nice, low mileage C6 convertible that I bought new, so I really don't see the point. I'll keep what I have . . . for now. Eventually I will trade the C6 for something newer - but not this year.
No I would not however, that said, if you want to actually drive your cars like I do, you would be hard pressed to beat a C7. My guess is that the majority of C1-2 owners use them very sparingly like for cruise-ins and cars & coffee type events, which is fine but that's not really "driving" them.
Problem solved for me as I have a 65 coupe and a 16 Z06 convertible to pick from. Disclaimer the 65 has a LS3/tremec 5spd so it gets driven a bunch as well.
I would have to change my whole way of thinking and personality if I did that. In my town at least, all the c-5s and up have their own little area at our car shows where they set up a private camp and totally ignore the other cars and owners. I'll keep what I got and have a good time at the shows.
01-26-2017, 11:26 AM
Would You Trade ??
