semvhu

I am jumping on the C3 bandwagon. I've always wanted a '71; it's the year I was born, and I've been in love with the style ever since I first saw one. I have a cousin that is the original owner of a '71 350 t-top with a 4-speed manaul. He is ready to sell the car because it's been a long time since he's messed with it and he's ready to get a good daily driver instead. The car has 32,000 original miles and is in pristine condition. He's had it painted once; the paint and interior look to me like they are in excellent condition. He says it needs a good tuneup and the brakes need work. He also says it's a 425 hp 350, but according to my research, the only 425 hp engine in '71 was the 454 LS6. Either he's mistaken about the hp rating, he's mistaken about the engine size, or there is something I'm missing. I'm hoping he's mistaken about the engine size and I'm really getting a 454. :D Doubtful, but I can hope, can't I?

I was the first person he offered it to, so how could I not jump on the deal? I told him I would buy the car, and I plan on closing the deal this weekend. Maybe his tuneup only needs a carb cleaning, maybe new spark plugs and wires. I'm no gearhead, but my dad is a great mechanic, and maybe I'll learn a few things while I watch him do his thing. :) Every time I try to help him with something, it always ends up with me watching him do all the work because he won't let me do anything hands-on. :lol:

Anyway, I hope to join the C3 crowd before the week is up. If I do, I'll be sure to post pics somewhere on here and keep you guys up-to-date on the status of my new (old) baby. :seeya

BlueL36

Congrats! Post 'em when you got 'em :cheers:

Eddie 70

Sounds like you will be getting a nice car. With a C3 you will most likely get to have some quality hands on time at some point. Get us some pics.

BSeery

I have been keeping an eye out for a resonably priced '71 Vert, as it is my birth year also. I would like to get a Vert, do a frame off build up (not a restoration) and do the 502 Ram Jet or 383 under the ramjet, a 6 speed and a nice red on red paint and interior.

Oh well, I need to finish the one I have now before I do another.

Toy4Two

:cool: Congrats on the new Vette, I can't wait to see a picture. I've got my fingers crossed for you, a 454 would be awsome :cheers:

Alwyn678

Congrats I hope you enjoy it and I hope that it is a BB :cheers:

theanswriz42

Very :cool: I bet you'll enjoy driving it more than the C4 :jester They turn heads, that's for sure :yesnod:

PatsLs1vette

Congrats on getting your c3,it still coudve been a 350 but modified to 425 horse,but a 454 would be ice too,good luck and post some pictures when you get it. :cheers:

NHvette

COOL !!

I have always wanted (well for a few years) a 65 - same year as me.
However, the price has gone higher than I can pay - so I "settle" for an
early C3. :lol: :lol:

Good luck. She sounds like a really nicely kept ride.
Hurry up with pics when she arrives.

PS - are you sure that your Dad isn't secretly de-tuning your car so that his is faster ? :jester

semvhu

:lol: :smash: The day a stock Chevy or Dodge turbo diesel is faster than any Corvette (besides maybe the very early ones or the let-downs Chevy gave us in the mid 70s to early 80s) is the day I buy myself a Mustang. :crazy: :steering:

But he has had some Corvettes over the years, I know for sure he owned a '69 once, and he had a '59 in need of restoration up till about 15 years ago. Why, oh why, he ever sold those cars is beyond me. Sure, he needed money to build some chicken houses, but who cares about "making money" or "feeding your family"? Heh, well, I guess I do.... :smash: