1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Review and Test Drive by Bill - Auto Europa Naples

Offered for sale is this gorgeous example of the C3 Corvette, a (numbers matching) 1970 Stingray Convertible in a very attractive color combination, and very freshly restored/refreshed. The former owner spent more than $36K giving the car a cosmetic and mechanical overhaul, with too many new parts to list. The paint quality is extremely good, and the leather/trim work exceptional. It is powered by the original 10.25-1 350, going through a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission and positraction rear end. The chrome and brightwork are in great condition, and the underneath exceptional with no rust. The white convertible top is new, and stows neatly.

[@naldect9141]

I am 21 and this is my dream car. Hopefully one day, I can buy one.

[@jakerazmataz852]

So, if I had Musk money, well it wouldn't take that much, I would drop a '69-72 body on a C-7 frame. Looks and handling. IMO the new Vettes aren't even Vettes. They are too zoomie for me.

[@jeffconley6366]

For me the C3 Corvette is the best looking sports car of all time.

[@pistolpete6114]

Chevy sold less in 1970 due to an auto strike. I'm in the process of buying a 1970 LT-1 for my wife. 1970 is her birth year. I'll have my 2013 Shelby GT500, but I will take hers out from time to time because I can enjoy the Florida weather with the top down.

[@edwardtasi2905]

It's an institution.

[@nigelpickering5433]

It’s a design that could only come from happier times. This is the American Dream made out of Detroit steel. 🇺🇸

[@bruschmidt9943]

Looks very Larry Tate.

[@hanscramon9040]

A masterpiece of art on four wheels!!

[@daveglover6115]

What a nice review of a lovely car! I enjoyed listening and watching - thank you very much!

[@manontheroad3297]

As a proud owner of a 1975 Vette, I can tell you its worth every penny

[@amielwhyte7990]

Nice narrative with a great sense of humor!! Oh, and a beautiful C3 very nice!!

[@rondleswango6046]

I owned a 70 454 450 convertible luv every minute of it too those big blocks really had power

[@jimmyhamm6041]

You got something for the birds for sure.

[@boyfrmnewyork]

I still have my 71 Stingray Roadster 4 Speed I bought back in 1977 when I was 20. My other Corvette ride is a 1991 ZR1. Each is special in it's own way...

[@okayge_]

Im not really into classic cars but this car is so beattiful.

[@fifteenbyfive]

I was always in love with the C3 as a kid too but now that I know more about them, these early C3s are the best of the generation. A '69 or '70 for me, please. That gorgeous blue with the white and black interior is choice. A convertible too, and you're done. I'd only sell it to someone who promised to keep it original.

[@xMarkie]

I got to drive a 71’ corvette c3 convertible when I was 15, I fell in love that day and now I want too get one.

[@aureliobrighton1871]

I used to ride my bike (far) to the only true US Car dealership in Munich in the early 80s ... set up in a tent sort of thing and named 'Baretta' .. only to hide in some dark corner ready to jump into one of those ships when Mr. B. was busy in his booth . I will never forget the thrill I got from sitting low behind the wheel being hypnotized by that exotic gauge ensemble and the view over two fins :)

[@superx9619]

Beautiful. This looks better than any new sports car today.

[@artsyhyd]

My dream classic car! I was born in the 80s and fell in love with this beauty just few months ago after seeing it in a video.