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Originally Posted by Zeke
I started out with Corvettes, first car actually at 17. Then 4 more. I even worked at a place called Corvette Auto Parts.
Then I got a Porsche. Never looked back. Later years were very different and I'm sure quite a bit better. But at least until the C5 they were trucks. The C4 might get a pass, but certainly not the '84 although they were headed in the right direction... finally.
To prove my point the front suspension ass'y on the C1 was found under a lot of Chevy's including the 1/2 T truck up to '54, IIRC. The C2 was and still is a looker. Not one C3 moved me at all. '68 to '83 was a far too long run. (I know the stats say that the run was from '67 to '82 and there is officially no 1983 Corvette.) |
I like the old Vette gassers, would never want to own or drive one...
Although I did have 37 Ford Flatback with a straight axle years ago.
Zeke agree all cars 80s and older (except the AC 911) all drove like trucks.
Can you believe all the crappy old cars we drove fast and survived.
My 72 Pantera, 71 Camaro Z28, 65 Mustang convertible, 66 Buick Rivera, 86 Buick T type and too many AC VWs to remember.
I like the analog feel of the 2002 C5ZO6, at 405hp with a factory close ratio 6 speed with overdrive it is as visceral as an old AC 911 and just as fun to drive.
I would much rather canyon carve in my $16k 2002 Vette than my old 220hp 86' Turbo Look that just sold again recently for $140k.
I avoid cars that are too nice, too expensive and too collectable to drive.