Which year c-3 looks best
11-29-2012, 08:31 PM
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the 69 with the side grill trim, then the 80-82
11-29-2012, 09:17 PM
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80-82, and the one 83.
The front end really grabs my attention. I think it is the best looking. Even though I really like the chrome BACK bumpers on the earlier models, I would give them up for the awesome front end of the early 80s. Its not to say I don't like the 80-82 back end, but chrome just has its appeal.
The front end really grabs my attention. I think it is the best looking. Even though I really like the chrome BACK bumpers on the earlier models, I would give them up for the awesome front end of the early 80s. Its not to say I don't like the 80-82 back end, but chrome just has its appeal.
11-29-2012, 09:19 PM
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I Like all C3's. I prefer the chrome bumper cars and the molded front/rear spoilers of the 80-82's. I prefer the side grills if the 68-69's. I own the best of both worlds, a 69 BB vert and an 82 CE.
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11-30-2012, 12:22 AM
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I've had several and I love them all, but I bought my '69 convertible because I like that overall look the best. The 68-69 roadsters really do look like a big fish swimming by.
Next for me is the 80-82. Very refined. I remember when the 78s came out, I loved that big back window.
68-82? I'll take one of each, please.
Next for me is the 80-82. Very refined. I remember when the 78s came out, I loved that big back window.
68-82? I'll take one of each, please.
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11-30-2012, 05:25 AM
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I would also agree with the 80-82' s. I had owned a 94 black on black vert when I finally made the decision to go with my 1st love- the C3. I sold it and purchased my 80 4speed. I knew that I loved the look of thE car but realized that the hp was rather low. Not a problem. Had my engine rebuilt to 375hp. Now I have the BEST of both worlds!!
11-30-2012, 07:53 AM
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11-30-2012, 08:12 AM
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68 and 69 big blocks. I like the gills and the 427 hoods. The lines look great, especially in the coupes 
11-30-2012, 10:07 AM
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Very tough question. Love the back of the '68 - '73 - classic. Any of the fronts from '68 - '82. Prefer the flat back window and deep set gauges of the '68 - '77. Like the old school seats in the '68 - '77. Big block any day over a small block, so '68 - '74... Hard top over vert so '68 - '82....
This is even harder then I thought
This is even harder then I thought
11-30-2012, 10:11 AM
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Any Chrome bumper convertible wins this one for sure. The 68-73 convertibles have a real shot at the title of "prettiest car ever".
Not sure where all the love of 80-82 is coming from though.
They are at best "OK"........but changes to the front end and hood were horrible mistakes to my eye. Just made the car look bigger and heavier. Not exactly what I want to see in a "sports car".
Not sure where all the love of 80-82 is coming from though.
They are at best "OK"........but changes to the front end and hood were horrible mistakes to my eye. Just made the car look bigger and heavier. Not exactly what I want to see in a "sports car".
