Corvette C3 Road Test & Review by Drivin' Ivan

[@peter455sd]

A car like that in good condition is the type of car that you want to drive every day and when you sell it you regret forever

[@drivinivan]

So true. I have no plans to sell it at this point! Thanks for watching and commenting! Please SUBSCRIBE and share my videos with your friends and family on social media! Drivin' Ivan

[@prince_sach50]

ikr

[@AnythingReally]

regret selling mine.

[@tma4137]

drivinivankatz how well do these actually handle?

[@austinparker7885]

Handles like a race car different than driving a newer car

[@sprezzatura8755]

I had a 1976 black on black automatic coupe. Loved that car! Never got so much attention from a car before. I miss it. Lowering springs transform the stance and handling of these cars.

[@craigscott5661]

I’ve got a 72 I love with a modern 350 with fuel injection 350 HP and a 5 spd with air cond, power everything. High performance suspension, side pipes and leather. I drive it everyday it’s loud as hell and scares small children and dogs!!

[@sixspeedcity1804]

Craig Scott hahahah!

[@MegaKencam]

One day I will own a C3. That's what I keep telling myself.

[@canadianclassics]

Kent Campbell I kept saying that and I actually just bought one yesterday just gotta keep working towards your goals

[@austinparker7885]

You’ll get it I just bought mine and I’m only 21

[@MegaKencam]

@@austinparker7885 Sometimes it's easier to do things like that when you are young. Bills and other responsibilities take more of your money the older you get.

[@ramirobello4560]

I bought mine at 19

[@jaydanarzet1782]

I bought mine at 15 and it’s amazing

[@Supermankev2001]

She is a sweet ride. I have owned 2 1974 Corvetts I had a 4-speed coup. I also had a 1974 convertible. Fast forward 30 years this week I just bought a 1975 4-speed L82 Convertable Love these C3 You will love the car Nothing else like them .

[@studio-flash]

All Corvettes are icons..but the C3 1969 Corvette is to me is the greatest looking sports car ever..gorgeous. Your car is fantastic.

[@talktolukek]

Congrats on your new car hope you enjoy it for many years

[@donaldcotnoir1865]

I just bought my first Corvette 1979 L48 C3 with 77k original miles. They were asking $9500 we settled on $8300. The car is a very solid driver very few exterior blemishes. The interior is a little worn no rips just a little worn.

[@stevelovescars]

Congrats on the new car! I just bought a '77 Corvette a few months ago, too. It's definitely a cool throw-back and the view from that low seat over the long hood is priceless. Mine is all original, bright orange and has the 4-speed manual transmission. What exhaust does yours have? Mine still has the original catalytic converter and mufflers and is really quiet. I want a bit more of that rumble! Enjoy!

[@leftyzappa]

It’s gorgeous but you killed me when you laughed about fuel “economy”. What the hell was I thinking? 😂

[@jasonreed1921]

I have owned 3, C3's. 1976, 78, and a 74 454 split bumper they are so fun to drive

[@35POSTCARDSS]

one of my fave C6 and c3, cant wait to have my own c3. 😻😻

[@rodmunch69]

I have an '82 Corvette, the two tone blue/gray with blue interior, and it's easily the best looking car I've ever owned - and I've owned a lot of cool cars (if not quite as many as this guy). Wherever you go people are always stopping you, always commenting. The car isn't by any means fast - the '82 is also the first year of the Crossfire engine and I'm not a fan of it as it will just, all by itself, go out of tune. But as a cruising car, it's amazing, get on the interstate and do around 75mph and the car is super smooth, super stable and very comfortable. Just don't get in a drag race as it's 95% show, and 5% go - it's not super slow or anything, but with age and such I'd guess the 0-60 is well into the 8-sec range - although in the car it feels faster as you're low to the ground and you get some really good sound. Overall I love the car - but I don't get how the value on these things has not taken off. Everything else from that era, and I mean everything, has skyrocketed in value over the past few years.

[@e.z.hernandez6378]

Nice score and everything that is flawed worn or doesn’t work is all fixable or replaceable. I have a ‘68 C3 and I’m so in love with her, all original and numbers matching and she’s almost done with her first full tuneup, brake rebuild, vacuum hoses and exhaust. She sat in a garage for just over a decade and I’m giving her the love she deserves. Next is some minor interior work and she’s done.

[@elitewarrior0076]

If you want to increase the performance just put a new GM Performance 350 in it. They’re not that expensive and you can put it in there and now you got a 77 Vette with over 300 horsepower.

[@TreyGoose]

I say LS Swap it🤣☝️

[@elitewarrior0076]

@@TreyGoose yeah thats a great option too!

[@justflem1]

My dad had the ‘74 Stingray in the same blue with tan leather interior. Beautiful car that I was supposed to get at 16. Ha! (We never drove it with the T-tops in the spot you have them though)

[@senselessmonkee]

A '77 is one of the sexiest of all Corvettes but it is probably the most unique of the C3s because it has so many parts that are one year only. I don't remember which ones in particular but there are a number.

[@sodiumchloride9021]

Very cool example of a late 70s vette! Make sure to find the lower air dam for the front if there’s a spot for one since that’s how air actually gets into the tilted radiator. Very cool c3 and welcome to the club!

[@NarrowPathFarm707]

Very cool... thanks for sharing! I have a 1976 L-82 4-speed that I bought from a relative. I had to do a lot of work to it, but still not done. Rebuilt the floor boards and put in new carpets, etc. because there was water standing in it for a long time. Rebuilt the carb., the tail piece and nose. It has true dual exhaust with no cats, old Holly double pumper on an Edelbrock manifold. The car has 3:70 rear gears which makes it terrible for the highway, but fun around town. I'd love to put in a 5 or 6 speed Tremec trans. some day.

[@gooney0]

These are great, and peculiar cars. The style always turns heads. They're sporty enough to be fun to drive, and T-tops are just awesome. I have a '72 and I love to see different years in different colors. I haven't seen this color before, and I don't think I've ever seen a 68-77 with rear defrost. I like to see cars that are time capsules. The more out of fashion the better. a 76 in metallic brown, 73 in Elkhart Green, 2 tone 80's cars.

[@Tonguendchic]

I might get one soon! This car is beez kneez!

[@leethadmitchell1996]

Thank you for posting a vehicle that allows for transparency . Buying a used vehicle is always a gamble and buying a classic/vintage vehicle is even more so. But here is the reality...Desireable classic cars will always sell regardless of blown engine or missing tranny. Buyers just need to know EXACTLY what is wrong with the car. The problem always in dealing with cars in the 'unknown'...but instead of hiding defects to make a sell ...try being honest and make a sell. Some people are in a position to replace the entire drive train and some are not. Point is for anyone selling a car private or dealer JUST BE UPFRONT about everything that you know about the vehicle you are selling and leave it there. Someone will buy it and then you'll also have made a friend because they know exactly what they are getting in to. From there you won't be receiving nasty phone calls or emails you'll get friendly updates on how they are rebuilding the vehicle. Blessings to all...Honesty just work best guys. Thanks again for your detailed video.

[@jeffkot8099]

I just ripped the guts out of a 75 hulk and put in a duel stacked Old school LT1 blue printed block with roller cam set up/ 440 HP Has a 5 sp transmit-ion . up graded brakes,exhaust, suspension, etc... It now gets 28 mph in 5th gear. My red hot wheels car came to life ! Sleeper slow Vette says WHAT? Probably Says bye ! lol Hope you still got that car man. It sounds healthy!

[@Dannyfilms1808]

Getting a 78 next weekend!!!

[@montufaraj7066]

Thanks for the video. Miss the sound of that corvette. Had one myself, 77 too. Sold for financial reasons, but one day will buy one back.

[@hanscramon9040]

The Corvette c3 is pure art on four wheels!!

[@ArmaBlancaSR11]

I just contacted a guy that had his for 10years & now he's selling it. Hopefully he sells it to me. Corvette looks awesome & I already have plans for it😁

[@drivinivan]

This actual car is for sale as well. Send me a message if you are interested! Thanks for watching and commenting and please share my videos! Here's a link to my Podcast, what makes a car special: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-makes-a-car-special-by-drivin-ivan/id1510270148?i=1000472737525 Drivin' Ivan

[@CatStashh]

I am trying to buy a 74 from my neighbors down the street from me, it’s been sitting there covered for almost 30 years, have no idea what the condition is cant wait to see it this summer :)

[@ridgehunter2217]

I'm looking at getting one these. This was the perfect video to help with my research. Thanks!

[@stevedouglas5443]

Never do a gravel burnout with a car like this! Get an old truck for that!

[@michaelotten2724]

A quarter mile at a time we dont worry about mileage!

[@michaelotten2724]

Rippin around in dirt!? Its a corvette they dont belong in dirt!!😂. Haulin a really denuded 77 home w/a 400 smallblock..will see what happens with my 77' frankenvette'

[@WEHRWULF8814]

Even if it takes 2 days 😁 love the c3's

[@richardvandexter7903]

Just got one and I love it and it's a beautiful blue

[@glenbonura6149]

a joyful narration. you like your car.

[@gofast3415]

There is NO denying that one.

[@benjaminbaca2618]

You dont have to drive it with arms stretch out there is a nob between the horn button and steering wheel rotate it counter clockwise and the column will telescope in and out

[@jessekuchinski1172]

68 thru 77 are the coolest vettes imo. Well besides 63 thru 67 of course, but those becoming unrealistic to ever own 😟

[@combatseawolf]

How to cure the gas mileage problem? Just do an engine swap XD

[@jocrp6]

Hope you checked the frame out,, because they all rot, every one of them!

[@youngestson65]

Nice first vette.

[@amarqzm5082]

Soon I’ll be driving my dads

[@joracer1]

A nice c3 74 and up will be 10k to 13k that's with a couple scratches, and nice interior, super nice cars go for 13k and up, 30 footers can be had for 5k to 8k.... the chrome bumper cars can be a couple g's higher... border line cars to restore 3k to 4k.... complete parts cars 3k and down. The thing about vettes is you spend 3k on it you get it back and change later.....

[@donaldcotnoir1865]

I just bought a 1979 L48 C3 white with the oyster beige interior with 77k for $8300. It has a few minor imperfections in the paint nothing serious. On a scale of 1to10 it's a 7.5. They were asking $9500 I offered $8000 settled on the $8300 runs and handles great. I got a good deal I think

[@joracer1]

@@donaldcotnoir1865 You got a good deal..

[@donaldcotnoir1865]

@@joracer1 I have only had the car for 5 days but I absolutely love this car. It drives tight and straight the engine sounds flawless. I'm very happy

[@petrmasek6353]

I have same experience with that car! Best regards, Petr 1977 C3 Corvette (callsign "Tweety") Prague, Czech Republic

[@beachsidebum]

had a 1974 L48 factory 4 speed only had 220hp loved it anyway but damn did ur feet get hot down at the pedals! If Im able to get another, im going with a LS engine and ill make damn sure to insulate the feet area. Kicker made a sub box that fit perfect behind the seats and still left access to battery box and storage

[@Area51UFOGynaecology]

a good one is about 20 in sweden, still tempted

[@gooney0]

I have a 4 speed. It's a lot work to drive. The clutch is heavy and the shifter isn't smooth or short. If you're driving for fun it's fun. If you're in traffic, it's awful!

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

Everyone looks at mine wondering what it is. I put aftermarket throttle body FI. EZ Efi. Great on gas and daily enjoyer.

[@themotobois5857]

It’s smiles per gallon

[@mrkkg27]

Your C3 has been repainted, the factory dark blue is similar but a half shade darker. Something odd I noticed immediately were the side mirrors. The side mirrors changed to a sport mirror matching the car color in 1977. The chrome side mirrors were changed for 1977. I used to own a 1977 Corvette in the factory Dark Blue exterior and dark blue/white leather interior. The car came standard with an alarm system that was activated by the drivers side key hole but it never worked right. I've always thought that 1977 model was the sexiest looking of all the models, it was the last year the stingray with that bodyline was made. The next year, 1978 the model changed. They went with a fastback rear window, which I thought resembled an aquarium but it was selected for the Indianapolis Race as the Pace car with a special black/silver paint job.

[@michaelgreene7385]

76 stingray was the last, not 77.

[@michaelgreene7385]

@B B pretty much, you would really have to know your car's really well to know the difference, most people can't....

[@I.JG7.Frenchie]

I own a 78 corvette, what a pleasure to drive ! but here, in france, 1liter of unleaded is 1.50 euros, so a pain to pay

[@ReggieSamuel]

Great video

[@2023-Sucked]

My future first car

[@drivinivan]

This actual car is for sale! Send me a PM if you are interested. Thanks for watching and commenting and PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE! Drivin' Ivan

[@davidmacphee3549]

I had a blue 73 for twenty years but too small for the kids

[@daltonballenger7714]

Unique to 77 is the horn button. Stainless steel I believe.

[@nefaurora]

Actually, The Stainless Steel Horn Button was only 'til Mid 1977 Production...It was later Deleted by GM in Mid 1977. Later '77 Vettes had their Horn buttons painted interior color due to complaints back to GM from customers that the Stainless Horn Buttons were causing huge glare issues for drivers! I had a Late '77 with the "Painted" Horn Button. It was the same Horn Button, just painted....but always wondered if it was Stainless Steel still underneath the paint or if GM just went with a "Cast" piece for the Painted ones. I knew other guys with other '77 Vettes that also had the "Painted" Horn buttons... :0) Tony K.

[@blazing9034]

Great video! I am seriously thinking of getting a C3 for my KZbin channel and I am also a huge fan of Blue!!! Great video and you have a new sub here ;o)

[@richardvandexter7903]

Just got one I love it and its blue

[@rajdeeplumay3130]

do you also think the prices will go up?

[@craigscott5661]

Rajdeep Lumay All Corvettes increase in value after 30 to 35 years depending on what generation how nice the car is and originality also plays a part in value. Lately tho nice unoriginal vetts with modern upgrades called reso mods are bringing big money too.

[@johndavis8724]

You oughta see if you can put nos and an supercharger on it.

[@havoc6441]

Very Nice

[@juststoplyingahahah4409]

Should have went with the c3 that has chrome bumpers but good car and it's in exceptional condition

[@prowlus]

Tracks : i’d rather stick to my stunning auto mode

[@garrettthomas896]

Is there plenty of room in the car if you're 6ft or taller?

[@CatStashh]

oh plenty

[@garrettthomas896]

@@CatStashh thank you good sir, that little bit of info has had me hesitant to buy one

[@Yamaguchi2Chris]

Drop the ZR1 engine into it

[@I.JG7.Frenchie]

c3 corvette spirit isn't the speed, it's luxury

[@danieltheboxer308]

It’s only like 5,000 to 15,000 now

[@danieltheboxer308]

@B B cause of the car market

[@andresmora9409]

I got a 1976 stingray

[@justina249]

Ive never had a corvette or been in one but ive been thinking very hard about getting one like this. But can anyone give me the good and bad of them? I really want to be able to talk with someone who knows corvettes before i jump into something i dont know anything about

[@Oldcomputer]

There are a few C3 buying guides on the internet as well as a few videos here on YT. The big things to look out for are rust in the "bird cage" and frame. From the factory the later ones are total smogged out dogs but they are chevy engines so the possibilities are endless if you want to go fast. I have a bone stock 180HP L48 vette. Its S-L-O-W but still a very fun car to drive.

[@TQuest-re1dn]

Dude get one i purchased one last year im so happy

[@deadartapart]

Check for frame and bird cage rust first ! It's very important

[@BluesBoy-ij2rb]

I agree with the others , frame/birdcage most important, not rusted out!!!...other than that buy one , most came with a 350 , parts are everywhere, even new parts are cheap as hell, when I bought mine(1977)(I got lucky ,got one that wasn't running for $1700 it only needed a starter $25 new, and a fuel pump $26 new,started right up Chevy made this motor for 40+ years there are endless possibilities for more power, and they are easy to work , no computers or any of that shit!!!!!.......buy one , take your time you'll find a gem!!!

[@stevedouglas5443]

L82 has 6000 redline tach. Get rid of l82 emblems

[@fredricknilsson7]

Style and engine sound is 5/5 :-)

[@jamesstaggs4160]

With that long front end doesn't the thing plow through the corners? That one isn't as bad as the later ones but I have to think the turn in can't be that great.

[@drivinivan]

In my opinion the C3 is not a car that you blast through corners in. The steering effort is heavy, but it is really fun to drive despite it all. Big engine making lots of noise up front, the beautiful shape of the fiberglass body all around you, and if you happen to have the T Tops off, then you get to hear it all in stereo! Thanks for watching and commenting! Please SUBSCRIBE and share my videos with your friends and family on social media! Drivin' Ivan

[@morganmcmillen8972]

I want one so bad lol

[@Zobeid]

I feel a lot like you said at the beginning, that this is the most beautiful, coolest-looking car ever, like a spaceship from the future. I've always wanted one. I've even thought about finding one and resto-modding it. But then you fire it up and start driving, and, um… Then I realize my dream car, my futuristic spaceship, probably sounds, feels, smells and drives more like an old tractor. And then I think, maybe I'd be better off just saving my pennies for my next Tesla.

[@drivinivan]

The C3 is one of those cars that is special, in the same way my 1987 Citroen CX Wagon, Lotus Europa, and Porsche 911 SC Targa is also special. Great cars offer something unique for the driver, be it luxury like the Rolls Royce Wraith I recently tested, or in the case of the C3 Corvette, a light weight fiberglass automotive topeless sculpture with lots of brute power (for 1977) and a truly unique driving experience. The Tesla is also that sort of car for the different feelings it inspires in its driver! Check out my Tesla review elsewhere on KZbin. Thanks for watching and commenting! Please SUBSCRIBE and share my videos with your friends and family on social media! Drivin' Ivan

[@Epitheos]

handles like a boat but it's def fun to drive and worth every penny (I paid $2700 for mine and it's a 4 speed)

[@julianmartinez6825]

Really nice video man, trying to get this '77 with 64k on it, white with red interior, automatic, I'm in love with already, they asking for $8,900 you think is a good price or should I negotiate it and try to lower the price? Lil bit of rust on doors/inside panels but not big deal..

[@michaelgreene7385]

There should not be any rust on the doors, their fiberglass...

[@damianjones9446]

Soo.. my teachers neighbor has one of these for sale (specifically i think a 1980 Corvette stingray), and this is my dream car ... so what would u think the price would roughly be (it looks like good condition)

[@marcoa7090]

The price is all over the place from 6,000 to 14,000 I've even seen some for 20,000 if your a mechanic buy one with a good paint job since the engine is one of cheapest to modify otherwise look for one that has had a quality fuel injection system installed even if the body isn't that great fiberglass is cheap n easy to​ fix plus maaco paint jobs​ are about $600.

[@damianjones9446]

@@marcoa7090 ok, thanks for the response! Much appreciated

[@juststoplyingahahah4409]

Don't buy it! Only get the chrome bumper c3s

[@vanhill8831]

damianjones_art OK, so it may be too late having just found this post. Here’s the scoop,feel free to check my facts. 1. They don’t have a stingray in 1980, that ended in 1976. 2. 1980 vettes are considered one if not the least desirable years. They had a union strike at the assembly plant,so the cars were put together by people with no prior skills. It horribly affects the resale value to Corvette enthusiasts. Also look it up you will find an old Car & Driver article where it was voted worst car of the year in its class. Please don’t get me wrong I am a manor Vette lover. Just that some models are better than others. For instance some people dog the 1975 because it was the lowest horse power model since the early 1950,s . But so what that’s an easy fix, It was also the last year for a convertible for a long time. I would own a 75 in a heartbeat.

[@chuckgannon5633]

Stay away from 78 -81..the bubble rear window is hideous..and not well built..i just bought a 1976 and it's a real stingray ..turn key car mint shape 42,000 original miles..$5000.

[@kustom13rods]

MORE DAMNED "FILLER SOUNDS"!!! COME'ON DUDE

[@StornowayCG]

210HP? jeesh. not good

[@johnnycardinell8060]

TurfWar it’s a 77

[@fredricknilsson7]

most car had less in -70 but also with engine size the torque is great

[@youllgetit1803]

Mid life crisis 101

[@CharlesFlahertyB]

Automatic tho...

[@canadianclassics]

Charles Flaherty just bought an auto C3 yesterday it’s hard to find an affordable manual one

[@dripy1742]

Why are you talking like that?

[@FORZYSEN]

Ew. It looks terrible

[@johnelliott7647]

The 1977 L-82. Had 210 HP

[@thud9797]

Lose the cat and tune it for easy 250 net.