Corvette C3 Review POV Test Drive by AutoTopNL

Corvette C3 Review POV Test Drive by AutoTopNL
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[@craigscott5661]

I own a 72 with a modern 350 fuel injected motor 350HP and a 5spd manual. I drive it everyday has air cond, high perf suspension, side pipes and leather. It’s loud as hell and scares small children and dogs. I love it.

[@jamesprice2163]

Dude that's awesome that it's your daily

[@truthbetold89]

How is the engine reliability?

[@arnoutdevos3601]

"Scares small children and dogs" hahahaha xD

[@ethanw6624]

​@@truthbetold89its a 350 or 454 best motors ever made

[@bioeddiefpv6265]

Ahh yes... The scare small children and dog package C3...my factory side pipes quite small and still wakes my neighbor up... The mild 383 looping with 3 1/2-in collector of the long tube headers even on factory side pipes doesn't help haha

[@kamilr9518]

That was a good one: we don't have any seatbelts, so we'll try not to crash, as usual... hahaha

[@dimonkan]

We actually don't know if he said "we'll try not to crash, as usual" or it was actually "we'll try not to crash as usual"... 😁

[@CaptainCramer6]

My grandfather had a Corvette Stingray (I think a 1969) in a beautiful cherry red paint job. He used to drive me around in it whenever we'd come to visit, he called it his 'big mean red machine'. A truly brilliant car, such a classic.

[@oleksandrhrebeniuk7598]

50 years old, and still one of the sexiest cars in the World... Fantastic!

[@fiatche]

I own a '74 with a 350 and 4sp. You can really just stay in 3rd and just keep pegging the throttle, that torque feel is just unbelievable.

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

This one only has marginally more torque than my 2.2L Mercedes diesel (340 to 366Nm).

[@th3m1ke]

I want a C3 so bad. I wish manuals werent so rare for them.

[@wannabecliffburton4275]

@@th3m1ke unfortunately we're both in the same boat. Manual ones are really hard to find.

[@th3m1ke]

@@wannabecliffburton4275 Yeah. Luckily Im also in the boat of not being able to swing a C3 right now haha

[@ryanrake2714]

@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 one is a manual transmission putting the power directly to the wheels while the automatic uses a torque converter putting the power through the fluids between what are basically 2 fans microscopically close together then to the wheels. It’s not the same feeling. Also the C3 probably generates at least 400 n/m.

[@gregamerson9172]

I fell in love with the c3 vettes in 68 when I was 12yrs old. I got a 69 427 4sd at 18 in 74. I sure wish I still had that one 👍👍

[@pistolpete6114]

I leave tomorrow to buy my wife her birth year Corvette, a 454, 1970. I'll actually be driving it most of the time. It's a former show car that is in similar color to this one, it's called Candy Black Cherry. It has been on several magazine covers and won 80+ awards but the pain is showing its age as it was custom painted back in 1983. This one has a bit more chrome in the engine bay. You do look a bit "crunched" in the car. I'm lucky, myself and my wife are 5'7". Nice video, I enjoyed it.

[@willeonverboom2687]

You have to drive more of these old cars

[@tlizard21]

This video really put a smile on my face. I came here after watching some videos of the ZO6 on the autobahn, as it's nice to see those cars being opened up on the highway. Unfortunately, here in the US you can't really do that, well at least not legally...Then I came across this video and had to click on it. You see, my Dad has one of these cars! His is a 1969 with the big block 427 Tri-Power, 4 speed with side pipes. Pretty much the same car as here. I love the fact you took such pleasure in driving this car as I do when I get to drive my Dads! I need to show this video to him the next time I see him, I'm sure he will enjoy it!

[@Terraceview]

200hp is way bs. This was the rating with all the emission reduction killings they had back then. This thing is obviously "open" with some mods and will make 300-350hp on the crank easily. Great vid btw.

[@AutoTopnl]

+BarryEssex Yes, we think so too. Thanks!

[@marceldebont185]

350ci - 200HP Engine (standard), 350ci - 255HP Engine, 454ci - 270HP Engine (n/a in California)

[@MichaelHansen1984]

Way cool. Great review.

[@daffiecars]

That is illegal in holland and belgium , impossible bzcause of emission test

[@davem6685]

@@daffiecars that’s nuts. You people should take back your country. You don’t know what you’re missing.

[@juanalarcon8922]

This car is epic god damn the sound, accelerate, the art, everything is perfect ..!

[@AmmarKek]

You look at this and then look at the c7 Damn i would take this over a c7 any day!

[@abymondesir23]

Ammar well said

[@theweeknd2725]

&HYPE WARRIOR!!: Well I could have said that Lol

[@jassimaljeeran7521]

i mean if you aint a true corvette fan than yeah sure this thing is like way fucking better than a c7 or even a c8

[@cesar2934]

Jassim Aljeeran this car is not better than the newer corvettes, in your opinion it’s cooler but there’s nothing better that this car has compared to the c7 or c8 technology has come along way

@@cesar2934 Key word "technology"

[@gigabytemmx]

the c3 corvette is a car where not only does the car itself rumble, but 2-3 cars next to it including the ground do, as well. legendary car

[@terrellgrisom596]

THE SOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ralphcrisp2896]

That's probably an LT-1 small-block. Chevrolet discontinued it in 1972, and brought it back twenty years later in the 1992 Corvette. They've won lots of races with this engine. It has a beautiful "clunky" sound.

[@nicomeier8098]

I love how these old 2-valve engines pick up so good when you shift up - instant power.

[@anothercarchannel9635]

Yes ! Exactly

[@daveb1081]

These Vettes always sounded so unique with that aluminized exaust, I think that’s what gives them that rasp.

[@maxwmusic8276]

It sounds so mean! I've got one from 77 and it was a bargain! Installed sidepipes and it's just such a cool car for a spin on the weekends. Drive it for a few minutes and no mater how bad the week was you'll have a big grin in your face

[@__-gm9zc]

I want this car

[@hkn496]

Ok

[@jamesspiller4698]

Anton NerD who wouldn't. That Corvette sounds so amazing.

[@marceldebont185]

I have '74 convertible automatic first owner car in excelent condition, i like the older type C3 from '68 til '70 and then special de 427 with 430 hp, nice and fast around 4 sec 0-60

[@__hsalman__]

73 is the last year of the really really good ones 😊

[@gasperajdnik5627]

My dad has this car as well in his workshop. Greetings from Slovenia 🇸🇮

[@gabrijelpotocnik1206]

A se splača kupit C3 za 20 jurjev? Ce mogoče veš

[@gasperajdnik5627]

Ja, mislim da se.

[@gabrijelpotocnik1206]

@@gasperajdnik5627 ok super hvala ti. Sem jih našel par, ampak so po večini predaleč

[@gasperajdnik5627]

👍

[@bradwooten4272]

I want one!! Proper American muscle combined with style and comfort. Forget the C6 I was thinking about lol

[@frankpavan3044]

Amazing classic vehicle...One my favorite of all time. Thanks for that amazing ride along!! Regards from Montreal !!

[@SwedishMeatball53]

I enjoyed your review and the way you slowly began to fall in love with the car. The steering can easily be adjusted, and the telescoping steering wheel quickly fixed.

[@timu1330]

Great review guys, such a lovely car!

[@mikeforce1890]

great review? you must be an idiot.

[@gasperajdnik5627]

No. this is a great rewiev 😎

[@overcloth]

the paint color and the chrome is perfect. the wheels too.

[@MFawad-xy4si]

A True muscle car indeed. Now u just gotta bring back the 70s aye!!

[@thatguydillan6360]

Don’t forget the C2 from the 60s and the Godly 427 Cobra

[@TheAustrianDuke]

Wonderful Car & Sound! Thanks for this epic Video :) Greetings from Austria

[@tacotron770]

My dream car, a couple of months away from 18 and I'll be working and saving until I have it, probably gonna buy one off someone and make the colors similar to this while adding some touches here and there

[@Vette4Speed]

good luck man I can't wait for you to get it!! my dream is a C7 and then I would for sure love to get a C3 for a fun car!!

[@tacotron770]

@@Vette4Speed I'm planning on getting a c3 first since dream car and since it's older I'm scared of priced rising pfft

[@Vette4Speed]

@@tacotron770 ohhhh thats true man. its smarter too honestly. which year do you want?

[@janficek6981]

I have the same dream as you

[@everythingenginenate966]

11:54 ahh! Love our 70” convertible with blue interior and never letting it go!

[@DriveBrazil]

Great TalkPOV guys. Awesome car. \o/!!

[@AutoTopnl]

+Drive Brazil Thanks!

[@kovacsleventemark2471]

ooohhh my fucking god... I would give my whole life to anybody to drive ONCE THIS CORVETTE. Orgasmic :D

[@waskus]

I had a 1970 corvette steingray 350. When I was 21.. I loved that car.

[@Lalo-rh7dp]

Those cars were much better than European, there's no comparison. Greetings from México!

[@ND-xy7ti]

13:33

[@alexfavier]

replay replay replay

[@2isceez]

14:23 my reaction

[@Baronvanhausen88]

@@2isceez same😆

[@nomore8042]

I own a 1971 Convertible Corvette fully restored. Hardtop & Soft. 383 Stroker 5 speed Tremec transmission. She's a beauty! Not for sale but can be bought. N.C. / U.S.A.

[@blueshadow7544]

Full support from France, I love what you're doing!

[@AutoTopnl]

+BlueShadow Thanks buddy!

[@MarSaso]

There is a Corvette C3 Targa selling for 25,000€ in Slovenia

[@tonyfrantz9942]

That sound is amazing! Love it

[@rougeandrei9095]

The Brownish-Red color your reffering to is called Maroon sir

[@weedsmokinator420]

Bordeaux is also an option.

[@XxMaximus10xX]

I'm buying that!!....don't know how I will but I will have one!

[@mrpmj00]

Wow, great sound and review and it's great to see a manual trans.

[@johnwilliams2920]

Wow! What a stunning motor car! ❤ I especially like how your sweater is an exact colour match! 😉

[@fragnichtwasfursaft2608]

Hey AutoTopNL, it would be great if you could review more of those classic high powered cars.

[@L46C3]

There is a lock out for the telescoping steering wheel just behind the center cap at 1:00 o'clock. If you look closley you can see a small tan lever. It moves circular to the left and locks at 11:00. The interior isn't a stock color though nicely done. The dash, A pillars, door cards etc. have been dyed. Nice look. The woodgrain (70-72) is an addition to the deluxe interior along with leather seat trim (black and darker tan only). Also, carpeted lower accent on the door panels with a stainless trim as well as an upgraded carpet. The wheels are from 1976 and newer. The side exhaust are the famous Hooker Header style that were popular in the 60's. The car came with seat belts though. They came through a slot in the top portion of the seat. I do not see them. Hey, your shirt/sweater matches the paint! The 1972 454 had 270 HP while the 1970 had 390. I see it has power windows..

[@jarmominkkinen2450]

Why don't you lock the steering!?

[@joecalandriello8576]

I had a 1971 4 speed coupe like this with a 350/300hp in Bridgehampton blue I bought in 1989 and sold in 1999. It was a fun car to drive. The frame was pretty rusty, so make sure you check the frame out before buying one if your in the market. I had Corvette Fever and I bought the first one I looked at, that was a mistake. I put a lot of money in that car and it still had a rusty frame. I found a great mechanic eventually that owned a repair shop and knew Corvettes inside and out and was a great guy. He had a 66 Corvette coupe with a big block and lived a few blocks from me.

[@alfavulcan4518]

Reminds me of my 70’s. Had a silver 71 with red interior, then later a 70 1/2 350/350, blue. Sold it when leaded premium was being phased out

[@jesseparkkila4228]

Love the sound and looks of it! Thanks for this video :)

[@kettujabamiesukkeliukko]

Best looking corvette. With big block and side pipes... unf. There was once I think 9.0L fully rebuilt c3 stingray in Finland, I wonder who owns it now.

[@owenp7644]

i always get a kick out of seeing old american cars across the pond! they turn heads in the states so i imagine they really get a lot of looks in europe :)

[@erenarkan5110]

I just wanted to say Thank You for this video.

[@Briansv8]

nice review of what a c3 can do

[@shadow-ff5qb]

I m just discover your channel and I think this video deserve more watch likes. I m sharing your feels about that this incredible pure v8 sound. thanks.

[@Charles_Kos]

Amazing review and reviewer!

[@dook2317]

It's the big brother of the old Opel GT. (3:20 I don't think this driver will fit in a GT) Great video, as usual.

[@bauhausbauhaus9699]

I keep rewinding to 13:35 that car launches pretty damn quickly.

[@gitacoustic]

I think this is the sexiest american muscle car, the shape, the torque & the sound of it's engine, so beautiful❤❤❤❤❤

[@Prvimars]

What a car! Great video.

[@studio-flash]

Worlds best car..Corvette Stingray..The new C8 Corvette mid engine supercar is fantastic..just got car of the year. By the way the telescopic steering wheel has a turning collar you can turn to lock the steering wheel.

[@Themis2a]

Magnifique, le bruit... J'en frissonne.. 😊👍😍

[@yogoyolo_8984]

putain tu parle francais aussi

[@slaymaks5381]

has to be the best collectors car

[@bluemoon8498]

wow that car sounds great

[@davidclarke6658]

I think in the 70s era they brought out power at the wheels (usable power after drive line losses) compared to earlier being at the engines flywheel.

[@thatguydillan6360]

The only thing I hated was there was no trunk until the last gen of the C3 and the oil crisis really did the C3 no good. But the early C3 like the ZR1 were awesome, almost as awesome as a 427 Cobra

[@JasonFord-l5s]

Beautiful. Love the respect from you European brother. "you feel like youre doing 300 but youre only doing a 100." Speed is over rated. Its about the experience and how it makes you feel.

[@victor-xy7dq]

I still enjoy this ! love the c3

[@studio-flash]

My favourites are the 1967 and 1969 Corvette coupes..the best looking cars in the world. Forget ferrari lambo etc..these are way better and the best engine anywhere..Corvette V8.

[@L46C3]

A nice 67 coupe lowered to the ground with flared wheel wells/fenders, American Torque Thrust "D" wheels painted black. Same with a 69!

[@arielfracalossi8492]

Muy lindo sonido para mis oídos!!saludos desde Argentina

[@muzician21]

Very nice. My favorite auto body design.

[@jamesprice2163]

I want one of these with t-tops in Canary yellow

[@VV-xb1zx]

I love this car .....and his sound .....nice

[@brodydog8447]

So cool. I love the camera angle

[@Stiv19821]

GOOSEBUMPS

[@BoudewijnvanHouten]

The color is neither brownish red or reddish brown but Marboro Maroon. Beautiful example and nice deep tone...

[@dzimidzimiterakera2231]

Omg so fast old baby!

[@jamesgrant9377]

Great video brother!

[@EwokEight]

This car just oozes cool.

[@canamm]

You know that telescope column locks...right?

[@bosnianplayz9652]

Make more vids on muscle cars

[@szumlasiatko]

Great car! how about doing more reviews of some legendary old classics? cheers x)

[@AutoTopnl]

+szumlasiatko We will if we get the chance!

[@szumlasiatko]

AutoTopNL thats great ! you are doing the best reviews of cars, cheers x)

[@tonyz3015]

The only word to describe the early C3 Corvettes is SEXY.

[@emppowersportsandmarine6270]

I’m and American and have owned many performance American cars. I am also a vintage, metric motorcycle mechanic. On these, you go with gross SAE measurements (300HP)

[@BoudewijnvanHouten]

If you hit a tree, and that's not impossible with these road-holding capabilities, your death is immediate without seatbelts and airbag. That BMW at 10:20 did also fell in love with this Vette.

[@pantera6169]

I own a 69 and an 80. Both are fun to drive.

[@michaelgibson3011]

Brilliant Thank you

[@notologo]

Maaan this car is amazing nice vid

[@amarqzm5082]

My dad has this car hopefully I could drive it in the future

[@silviumihai0]

i like how the color of your watch band matches the car color also your sweater ...an exceptionally good touche

[@damianchrzanowski9109]

Nice color

[@netrocktv5818]

Absolutely fabulous video, I have watched it many times! I wish it was possible to know the spec of that engine and what was done.

[@Bosellii]

Holy crab what a beauty

[@CrazyPetez]

Nice. A good comparison would be to drive an E-Type Jaguar. Probably more refine, and not as visceral.

[@danielresch2975]

You're right big block rules I got one 72 with factory air Force be it's nasty

[@davidclarke6658]

I think the manual makes a big difference in driving experience compared to the popular auto option back then.

[@cedjecedric51]

Amazing sound 🔊

[@MFCFOREVERR]

Nice!

[@davidmacphee3549]

Excellent Video. Very well done, Sir! I had a '73 for decades but this one is way better than mine. No seat-belts and sloppy steering in "America's sports car"? That should be corrected quick. It would have been nice to have an instrument view when you went through the gears. Head lights should always be on while driving a rare car to tip off the idiots a bit sooner. You didn't mention the brakes. This car attracts tailgaters and can get you rear ended real quick. People constantly backed into the rubber nose of my '73 knocking off the paint. My '65 BUICK seemed to have way more power, shit brakes and no seat belts but I loved the way you really had to spin the wheel so many times to turn. It helped us get into the driving experience like the manual gears and a sense of driving style. Your knees looked cramped. Must be a chore sometimes being tall like wanting a custom toilet, Thank you for helping to bring back those memory's!

[@crawford323]

Last of the full Chrome Bumpers.

[@عبيد-س4ع]

17:18 GoPro hero 10 2017