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It's just not easy to improve on the iconic C2 design

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Old 07-05-2023, 11:54 AM
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Not even a good try...
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Miata wannabe or cartoon car
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I can't believe it...
The first C2 I've ever seen that I wouldn't want...
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I'm sure all the responders have a "stock" car, with maybe an after market engine. Yes the C2 was a great design. I've always liked it more as the newer models came along. I'm still having a problem with the C8. But I like the idea of putting your own personality into your rides. As with my Hemi/Vette, my Classic Mini Cooper and my 72 Porsche.
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Took a heck of a lot of work...and I've seen worse...so there's that.

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Remember ..you started this.

For anyone hung over from the 4th. This just might help bring it up



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Originally Posted by Stingxray
Remember ..you started this.

For anyone hung over from the 4th. This just might help bring it up


a little easier on the eyes……but
Old 07-05-2023, 01:42 PM
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Not a fan! Dont mess with perfection!
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Pretty neat looking car. Definitely some work went in to that. I think I would have had the rear flares blended in better. Doesn't quite fit with the front end treatment they did. But that's just me.
Old 07-05-2023, 02:09 PM
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There’s some awful customs out there.

This one is worse.
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Default This one. Not so bad .

I might have purchased this one back in the day ... not so much now .
Old 07-05-2023, 02:42 PM
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And it can be yours for less than 43k!

https://www.route65salesandclassics....vette/95036404
It gets more interesting as one scans through the pictures. Looks like a C4 dash, custom gear indicator, and I don't recall seeing a VIN tag like that.
Old 07-05-2023, 02:54 PM
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I'm not even sure what sort of an effect they were going for on this one. Dust Buster, maybe ?
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Not Good.
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Ok, looked at all the pics. Can definitely do without that custom dash! That would drive me nuts. And the sharpie "PRNDL" is just too funny

On the plus side, looks like they include the original fenders they cut off. $30k in body work and paint and you'll be back in business! 🤣
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Still waiting for a Sting Ray design improvement. Same goes for a Miura or 275GTB.
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I think they would have been happier with a BMW instead of trying to make a Corvette into one.

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Originally Posted by LouieM
Still waiting for a Sting Ray design improvement. Same goes for a Miura or 275GTB.
Three of the most beautiful automotive designs of all time. You're really testing the gods of auto design to try to 'improve' on them.
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Originally Posted by Stingxray
Remember ..you started this.
Oh I remember. I also started this too.

I post these because IMCO I think they are way over the top. I enjoy reading the comments of which I agree with the great majority.
Personal preference is a "day 2" or "road race" look.
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Originally Posted by Stingxray
I might have purchased this one back in the day ... not so much now .
I do like the wheels


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