RAT

I like it mucho. I was shopping for a 69 when I bought my C6. Might even go your way.

Again, very nice Vette.

foremaw

Congrats! I feel the same way about the C2's, wish I could have both.

jbust3

Like Most ...wish I had the funds to have both... along with a very long list

Mewn

Very nice C3! Sorry to see the C6 go..

PhilaScott

That's one of the nicest colors. Beautiful condition. Growing up, I worked during the summer for an oil company. Drove forklift in warehouse and delivered cases of oil. The owner of the company always had nice cars and stored one or two in the back corner of the warehouse. One of the cars was a 74 Nova SS -- that became my first car. The other, was a 69' Riverside Gold (like yours). That was the first Vette that really made me want one and was likely the spark that made me recently finally get the Vette I always wanted. I did however go with another favorite color choice...

Nice car. Enjoy it. Rock on.

madmxnj

Best of luck. A big fan of the sharks myself. Actually what really endured me to the C6 is the character lines on the front fenders and rear haunches that are reminiscent of the C3. Forget resale and all that; drive it, show it, wrench it, enjoy it!

stic5

Thanks for the comments everyone. I do miss my C6 for a variety of reasons, but I still think I made the right decision. Of course the C6 was faster, more reliable, more comfortable, and handled better. The '69 however "feels" almost as fast because it has trouble putting what power it has to the ground, and there is more of a go-kart like driving experience with it. I honestly don't think I would want much more power in this car with its old school steering, suspension, and lack of active handling. It's so different, but still just as fun.

I want to also say that this forum and the way it is managed often frustrates me for several different reasons, and now I have another one. I posted the same thread in both C6 and C3 general forums. It is about both cars, and I wanted to see the different reactions of both groups of people. The mods, in there their infinite wisdom, have decided that BOTH identical threads should be in the C3 section and have moved this one here. I am sorry for what now seems like a double post. I didn't do it. How stupid.

GD70

That's a very nice 69! How about more info about it and pics of the engine and chassis. One thing for sure, more people will notice the C-3 than the C-6.
I see it has a Hurst shifter, a huge improvement over the stock shifter.
You'll get great info & help here. These guys know their stuff.
Good luck with it!
Glenn

Chuck A

Very nice, indeed, thats a nice color, it looks as its in great shape

Corey_68

Congrats, great C3.

After getting my '68 the way I wanted it I quit driving my new Vette. While a great car, it felt was like driving a fast Cadillac in comparison and I ultimately sold it. I have Zero regrets, and have not looked back.

jordan89

Beautiful Vette. Congrats.

PRNDL

The C6 mods are ticked off because you sold "one of theirs" to buy "one of ours" The generational wars on this forum do get silly at times... People try to put us down, just because we g-g-g-g get around.

LS WON

That was my experience with my 72 454 coupe. I love the removeable rear window feature and you could put that window in tray.
These are what Corvette is recognized as most noticeable. The driving experience is totally different than a new C-6. More of a hot rod, crude but fun. Won't be as comfortable on long distance hauls like a C-6 will. If I could I'd keep em both.

Poppa Bud

Nice car!!

My first vette was the red '68. Great car but definitely not for road trips We finally got to the point in life were the wife said go for the C6 so we picked up the 08. Fortunately I was able to keep the 68 as well. Did I mention I have a wonderful wife?

stic5 - I'm not far north of you, our daughter is at UK. We need to get together sometime and compare cars

Rickman

Stic,

You done good, congrats!

1. Hood looks great, keep it!
2. You sure those T-Tops don't leak?
3. Love the Riverside Gold. Keep some gold handy for 15 mpg vs. 25 w C6.

Rickman

garage-ghost

Looks good. I purchased my C3 back in 83 and don't plan to sell it any time soon. Congrats.

1980ZZ4

While I really like the new Vettes and would be happy to have one, I have a long love for the C3 and older models. While it is easily obvious that the newer models are more refined...the nice thing about our cars is that, from 200 yards away, they cannot be mistaken for anything else.

stic5

Thanks again for all the kind words everyone. I drove it to work today and people can't get over it. I got a lot of nice comments on my C6 but nothing like this!

Hey Poppa Bud, let me know next time you're in Lex

gq82

Very nice....you don't see that color too often....I like it.

Best of luck with your new ride.

LS WON

That's the color of Corvette Steve Austin drove in the "Million Dollar Man" series in 1974.