Out driving the '75 Stingray
02-11-2011, 06:40 PM
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Out driving the '75 Stingray - NOW WITH VIDEO!
We finally had a reasonable day above zero so I took the Corvette for a drive.
The effect a vintage Corvette has on people in the midst of winter is fantastic!
Tons of thumbs up and smiles. The roads were dry - but cold so the tires would spin on command. It was fun feeling the rear end wiggle as you pull away from a light or exit a corner. The sound of the exhaust & the look out the windshield with those tall fender crests in view were hard to beat today. 
I even got a chance to let the big dogg eat
and ran it up the dial a bit. It was nice to shake off the cold. 
More to come as the weather warms!
The effect a vintage Corvette has on people in the midst of winter is fantastic!
Tons of thumbs up and smiles. The roads were dry - but cold so the tires would spin on command. It was fun feeling the rear end wiggle as you pull away from a light or exit a corner. The sound of the exhaust & the look out the windshield with those tall fender crests in view were hard to beat today. I even got a chance to let the big dogg eat
and ran it up the dial a bit. It was nice to shake off the cold. More to come as the weather warms!
Last edited by Michael B.; 02-14-2011 at 06:25 PM. Reason: Added video link
02-11-2011, 07:08 PM
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Sweeeeeeet, thanks for the smile your story put on my face. I love that picture. My baby's fuel tank is going in this week end and gonna get her running for a long fun first summer out !!!
02-11-2011, 08:14 PM
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were supposed to get to around 50 this week but there is salt on the roads. i always wait for a good rain to wash it away before i take it out. but i did take the cover off it today just to check it out.
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02-11-2011, 08:37 PM
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Thanks guys. Normally I would have waited, but its been a long winter. Plus the roads are free of debris, and the salt etc is blown off for the time being - so off I went. 
The car is a very good driver but not so perfect that I wont take it out on a good enough day and drive it as it was intended to be driven!
The car is a very good driver but not so perfect that I wont take it out on a good enough day and drive it as it was intended to be driven!
02-12-2011, 02:50 PM
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Mileage? Not great - as I can't drive 55.
I just put another 100 miles on 'er today.
02-14-2011, 05:06 PM
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Video fun!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOlwC8iYfI8
Take a look at the video. I bet this will make you want to drive yours!
Take a look at the video. I bet this will make you want to drive yours!
02-14-2011, 06:28 PM
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The sound of the exhaust & the look out the windshield with those tall fender crests in view were hard to beat today.
I just rebuilt my Q-Jet to Cliffs specs and had the car running in the garage but there is just too much ice and snow around.... I don't want to get the underneath dirty
Nothing like a little romp to break up the monotony of winter!, nice ride
02-15-2011, 09:27 AM
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