Paul L

These are two local cars. They are both very clean and with moderate and documentable mileage, i.e. ~40,000-60,000 miles. Both have 9.5/10 paint and interiors. The 1970 is NOM 300hp. The 1979 is an L-82 with matching numbers. Both have the running gear and exhaust rebuilt from end-to-end. Both are A/T. The frames are solid. Assuming the same selling price, which one would you buy?










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Teuffelhunde

the 1970 no question!!! I don't really care much for any corvette made after 74. The hatchback is just a little much.

turtlevette

I would think the 70 would be a much higher asking price.

jim

Randy 71

70 ..........no doubt :iagree:

Gordonm

70

Paul L

Jim,
For the purposes of the debate assume the same selling price.

Pete79L82

If it was something I planned on driving and enjoing the I would take the 79. I have owned both a 71 and a 79 and the 79 is a lot more comfortable to drive. My 71 with the no-support seats, thin rim sterring wheel and much harsher suspension made my really think if I wanted to drive it more than 100 miles at a time. My 79 is much more comfortable and I don't feel fatigued driving it 5-6 hours at a clip.

I know all of these thing could be changed on the 70 but that is not the question asked.

If it was strictly for investment I would take the 70 as I would think it would appriciate quicker than the 79.

71DropTop

Chrome Bumpers are :cool: :cool: :cool: 70

Paul L

Good point. Particularly relevant to me as I have a lower back problem. On investment I do agree.

stingry

The 70 will be a better investment but will need $2000 spent on it to get it to handle and feel as good on the road as the 79.

The red seats are a bit much though. I think I'll stick to my black interior!

Either way your still in a C3 and thats the best place to be!

:cheers:

Bullyj

I would go with the 70 because I like the straight up and down rear window better.

SharkAttack

Personally, I would buy the '70 if it were to be my only Vette. I would consider the '79 as a second Vette.

Shark Racer

Well, if the 70 doesn't have T/T, I'd have to go with the 79. My legs won't go under the non-tilt wheels that easy.

To be honest, I really prefer the looks of a 69 to 70-72. And prefer 78-79 over them as well, especially with the spoilers.

I love all vettes... but very picky for myself.

-Steve

Smokehouse69

I'm not doubting your veracity but, I have always assumed that there was very little difference in the actual suspension and steering between a 70 and a 79, so what improves the drive quality of the two cars if they are both in identical condition? Is it the newer style seats, newer style steering wheel and the rubber body mounts, that make that much difference? Or is it that many early C-3s are usually very high mileage cars that have every part of them worn out by age and abuse?
Personally I'd like the chance to drive two different cars in identical condition from two different decades and see if there is a real handling difference. I don't doubt that the 79 has better seats. :D

RMVette

Hands down the '70. :D

Black Magic

I love the chrome bumper cars, but the seats of that '79 sure look comfortable... :nopity

Schmucker

Probably the '70 so I have something different then the '77 I have.

7t2vette

no doubt the 70

Tom73

Without question, the '70. Have never cared for the lines of the bubble backs. Plus, no cats and true dual exhaust in '70.

tom...

DOLIVER

I think the 79' has numerous advantages as far as the interior goes, and is in general a more "user friendly" than the 70'. No question that the 70' would win out when it comes to resale value.