Regular Car Reviews: 1979 Corvette C3

The C3 'Vette is an Atlantic City escort, layering on foundation and mortgaging her future to maintain a lifestyle that has not made sense since 1967. When I see a C3, I think about that lady at the bowling alley bar who grabbed my hoo-haas in 2008. She held her Kool and said: "It's about time we get some YOUNG blood in this place.
Special thanks to Ted Stoltz for serving as our 3rd videographer.

[@dsofe4879]

no matter how bad it is, its still the most beautiful corvette in my opinion

[@theyhatehimbecausehetoldth7576]

United States of Embarrassment​​ 63 split window...

[@dsofe4879]

Makin Bacon yeah the original stingray is a beauty too, but I don't like the front end as much as I do on the C3. Just my personal opinion, looks are subjective after all..

[@theyhatehimbecausehetoldth7576]

nj4ck yeah, c3s are good looking too and if you look up the lingenfelter colection on youtube they showcase a c4 that looks very nice and it has 600 horses :D

[@AfterDark33]

I'm with you so much there, they are the best looking so far, even after the c2s.

[@gav240z]

Lol the early C3 is much nicer with chrome bumpers and egg crate fender vents. I had to laugh when he mentioned the 240z leaving this in the dust.

[@WoZIMoo]

I grew a mullet and had a cigarette taste in my mouth just looking at the thing.

[@RobCamp-rmc_0]

Once I saw that interior, I went past that and died simultaneously of emphysema and lung cancer No amount of chemo could kill that mullet tho

[@trentonneathery9840]

mine is beautiful! white with red pin stipes and has holley sniper efi with a swapped engine

[@viking4194]

I sprouted a Members Only jacket

[@MsLacy707]

Damn😭😂☠️

[@tonyfortier8835]

@@RobCamp-rmc_0 mesothelioma

[@SuperLabonte43]

I Pissed myself at the headlight part 😂

[@joeyboy6515]

mine go up exact time fast and down same time fast it will do what you tell it to do unless your a idiot and no nothing about cars

[@SuperLabonte43]

Bruh?

[@butkusfan23]

+Joe Krenzelok *you're *an *know But yeah, those idiots.

[@SuperLabonte43]

I don't even know what the first part of his "sentence" says...

[@yesmammoth]

*came

[@rabbiman24]

"Objects in mirror are losing" lol

[@teenagemutantninjaturtles3620]

Hey kelly

[@Esprox]

"if a stratocaster was a car" you're speaking my language, friend

[@malevolenceXXXensues]

now if the c2 was a fender strat, what would make the c4 then? A Dean Dave Mustaine?

[@rosestrohm7986]

I wonder what the telecaster of cars is. An old Camaro SS?

[@Esprox]

@@rosestrohm7986 Chevy Bel Air lol

[@rosestrohm7986]

@@Esprox omg yes

[@islander2005]

Because of this video I am purchasing a C3. Love it.

[@Jude300c]

I drove one for a short time last year and it was serious a pleasure to ride in despite all it's issues. A real head turner, but a true joy to ride and cruise in.

[@ArshdeepSingh-he9gv]

From where??

[@Drake_4]

@@Jude300c I'm thinking about buying a 1981 Corvette this summer and as a person who has owned a Corvette, I got 2 questions. 1. How long did it last 2. Is it worth buying one

[@shoreguyeast]

is your every day car a mighty 4cyl civic???

[@fuse911]

@@Drake_4do not buy any 1981-82s they have a very old computer. The best ones are 69-74 most reliable.

[@RandomTXDude210]

I honestly think the C3 Corvette is one of the top ten most beautiful cars ever made. But it was a train wreck by the end, sadly. That does make it an excellent foundation for today, though!

[@Doggieman1111]

I agree. There is no other car in history that looks anything like this car. Amazing curves. Not like modern car curves.

[@RandomTXDude210]

Doggieman1111 Well, the Daytona was awesome, and Corvette (and then Viper) certainly pulled a lot from that. Then again, the Daytona pulled a lot from the roadster and the Ferraris and European sports cars that came before. Still, I love C3 Vettes so much.

[@truantray]

it looks like...it looks like...uh...a penis.

[@Awemage01]

I will respectfully disagree. It is a pretty car, but in my opinion, it's not top ten.

[@ThirdLegGregg]

I kinda want to 5.0 swap one if it'll fit 😂

[@SmileyLegoGuy]

"I'm sure I'm forgetting something... What is it I'm forgetting? Oh yeah, headlights go uuuUUUUUUUUUuuuuuuuuuuUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUuuhhhhhhhp-there we go."

[@Robbieifyoucan]

The pre 74 C3's were pretty good cars, I don't think its fair to say the C3 was crap. Just the ones after emissions control.

[@abymondesir23]

Robert C well said

[@A-Town-ft8dx]

68 and 69 chrome vettes are my favorite of all 7 generations

[@mattresch8452]

My pops and I have a72 c3 w/manual tranny, it's a brilliant car.

[@shoreguyeast]

'73 and newer are garbage....8.5cr , rubber bumpers, garbage quality...ect.

[@fubufb420]

All the cool muscle cars got neutered. Corvette just looked good doin it!😂 The eighties just sucked😂 I know. I was born in the 80s! Still gonna get a pre 77... 77 is too one-of-kind resto. Love the flat back window. Daily driver would be nice! Gotta save up for that 69, 427😂😂😂

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

Early C3's are my favorite looking Corvettes...

[@abstract0014]

yes I agree so much

[@mcinkyt]

I always liked the earlier C3 styling but yeah.... emissions engines

[@kevaninthe4135]

Great styling, malaise performance.

[@elitewarrior0076]

Just put a new GM performance 350 in it and you’re good to go.

[@DrewLSsix]

@@elitewarrior0076 it's weird how these cars are considered non performance vehicles in a world where engine swaps are a popular form of entertainment. This is the kind of car you accidentally make faster just by cutting corners on regular maintenance.

[@DefconMaster]

@@elitewarrior0076 If you're gonna bother with an engine swap, you may as well go LS

[@TreyGoose]

@@DefconMaster that's the only way to go😂👌☝️☝️☝️

[@przadlo1488]

safety, always off

[@nickbelanger5225]

--> Dick

[@Darnefergitu]

Fuck off, I got work to do.

[@Solar55]

Hey ... that's my shit !!

[@goldengod5915]

@@Solar55 That's my shit!!!

[@kareemabnormal5823]

A reference!

[@Doggieman1111]

Other than the DeLorean, probably one of the most amazing and unique-looking cars ever designed. Whereas modern cars have lame curves in all the wrong places, this car has curves that look stunning.

[@nolangaudreau]

DUDE, the C3 is amazing.

[@Gangxisiyu]

We don't have any footage of a C1. What a long strange trip it's been, had to come back to look at the C3 video.

[@gracilism]

I like the C3. Its a great design undone by the poor quality of the 70's. And thats a reflection of government regulation, not the Corvette's design.

[@kevaninthe4135]

That's a reflection of bad leadership by GM leading to sub par products.

[@robertnicholls9917]

Exactly! They were lazy. Actually, during that time, I'm surprised that design escaped the sketchpad. But, you definitely were not a happy engineer.

[@Eric-zs6rd]

Emissions standards are stricter now than they were then, and we have 800+ horsepower mass production vehicles

[@Lucille69caddy]

Gloxxify Emissions were in their infancy then. Auto makers have had over 40 years to engineer.

[@jamesslick4790]

@@Eric-zs6rdYeah almost a half century later, the tech improved, DUH! Comparing tech now to then is silly. in 1979 a $1,200.00 Apple II+ personal computer had an 8 bit CPU, 16 KILObytes of RAM and NO storage internal OR external storage (a cassette recorder or floppy disk were OPTIONAL!) meaning that 1200 bucks bought a digital device with LESS power and out of the box usefulness than a new $40.00 Roku. That's a more impressive jump than a mere 4x power at somewhat better MPG.

[@94BrunoO]

Completely cracked me up at the headlights scene.

[@DavidAlkemaTheKid]

OMG the HEADLIGHTS!! I leave mine up always just in case LMAO

[@Whitetiger187]

The C3 Corvette really is a special car really because it went through three different drastic car eras. It was designed in the 60s during the muscle car/can-am era, spent most of its life in the performance doldrums and clunky styling trends of the 70s, and ended with the more high-tech sensibilities of 80s. By 1982 it was essentially a car with a curvy 1960s body with a 1980s engine and interior. The only other car that I can think of that had such a diverse lifespan would be the Lamborghini Countach.

[@user-zg4gx9zq9b]

Saw this video on my recommended list, LOVE IT! I subbed. These reviews are hilarious.

[@shanebooker56]

I love the quickness of the pop-up headlights.

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

Those cars should be given to those fucks that flash at u on the highway that would teach them

[@Leslie48]

Don't need first gear... I've heard tales of C3 'vettes with the 'Many Cubic Inch' engine doing burnouts in 4th.

[@AINearlyEpic]

Always a good way to start off the week!

[@FabriceFERRAND]

You're making a great job. Pleasure is in old fashioned, affordable, pretty used cars. Not only in those few untouchables hypercars that stay hidden in garages. Just continue, it's great !

[@Chi3fqu33f]

My all time favorite car. Beautiful design in the C3

[@h8ncars]

I'd take that car with 90hp any day.

[@shoreguyeast]

and that's about it!

[@flipvdfluitketel867]

Pure poetry. I'd pay for an audio book, narrated by you, about an alcoholic detective in a trenchcoat.

[@DannyCruzCreations]

Lol at the headlights!

[@FNCXPunk]

"Fuck off I got work to do"

[@redline1916]

I'm still repairing an old 1979 Corvette after a couple of months and it only had around 30,000 miles on it. The starter was fried, the fuse block was fucked, A/C didn't work and the door panel was slightly pulled out on one side (somehow). What really annoyed me was how it had all these problems and was only sitting around in a garage for 2 - 3 years with slight service. I kept encountering more and more while working on it and now I'm just down to the core problem which is the starter relay. Hopefully I can get it running and sell it for any amount I can in the next couple of weeks. The poor quality on these things really show and you gotta be on top of every single mechanical part on it or else it all falls apart. A real shame, but I bet there are owners out there that have turned their trailerpark 'vette into something decent.

[@russelljdj]

I Love these guys! They be funny! It's not the C3's fault that federal regulations took away it's power. If you remove the cat, add Flow Masters, or Borla, Or Magna Flows, ect you can get near 250 HP. Intake manifold change will get another 30 to 50. As primitive as the suspension is now, they handle very well. And they LOOK Great. Best Looking car made in America EVER!(In my humble opinion).

[@joeyboy6515]

I put magna flows 12" on both sides and routed out the side

[@BeingMe23]

The feds took nothing away.. The car brands got cheap and didn't find ways to keep the power up with low emissions levels.

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

Max Power High flow cats, high flow mufflers, and good, modernised fuel injection will push you past 250, while a wide spacing 6 speed & an appropriately adjusted rear axle gear will make 250 feel like 350.

[@dylanoconnor1819]

A cam swap, intake and exhaust you'll get back to 350-400 easy

[@jonathanvillalba3214]

LS swap bruhh

[@smitty3624]

In terms of appearance, the C3 is definitely my favorite vette. If I could have a C3 body with a C7 stingray set under the hood then the world would B O W to me.

[@shoreguyeast]

C2 is the best body style ever!

[@markmartin5765]

Depressing take on a car that had to put up with a lot of restrictions,and SURVIVED.Still better than most out there at the time ,that is fun to drive ,and with a great look.

[@AdamAus85]

Hmmm, refreshed hoping to see a video from you. How lucky I am. Only on for 5 minutes too.

[@nicht1337]

awesome video =D only found you the channel last week but I'm in love!

[@kenwolfe5697]

One of the funniest car reviews I've ever seen. Subscribed

[@mikeluscher159]

4:24 Bit of a Crisis much? There's always an honest LOL in your video's #respect

[@TheBisMan1]

#getthefuckoutofherewiththishashtagbullshit

[@matthewkoch6937]

Apparently vertical headlights do something to him....

[@wozzord101]

I’ve driven one of these, I don’t care how much it lacks power, it looks nice and it’s still fun to drive. That’s all I need

[@thedefinitive6296]

I'm loving this channel so much

[@kevincockburn7805]

The C3 really summed up the USA to me as a kid in the early 1980s, watching TV in the uk. The C3 would often be driven by the bad guys in TV shows. The C3 seems to have always had a slightly seedy image. And this one being reviewed perfectly encapsulates that.

[@marcodevries4481]

Everything negative stated had nothing to do with the corvette but with the tree huggers in office. It’s a gorgeous car. And while it’s lighter a Porsche the same year had all of 180 HP.

[@truebetold65]

Wow, I have nothing to comment on well spoken truth 👍🇺🇸

[@krocialblack]

I was hoping for a C5 or a C6. But I know after seeing this C3 in the Delorean video, I knew this was going to be the car he'd review. I guess this will do for now. Still waiting on that 5 and 6 though.

[@noahrosshill]

That wasn't the heater, that was the heat coming through the firewall off the headers. Learned to drive a stick on that car-- In winter, in Kalamazoo, T-Tops off, stayed warm from header heat. Best day of my life.

[@Chris-km8ln]

and after all of that, I still love the c3! ☺

[@KreativeCommons]

I liked the part where he described the engine heat and fire wall as “The heater”

[@JackpodyDK]

oh my god I absolutely lost it at the end with the headlights.

[@fastvette333]

You're Another Moron Not knowing that to fix that cost under 2.00 & takes all of 30 seconds. Duh!

[@JackpodyDK]

@@fastvette333 you just replied to my comment made 6.5 years ago implying that I own the car or have any interest in old corvettes, both being invalid.

[@fastvette333]

@@JackpodyDK No CHRIS ACTUALLY I IMPLIED THAT YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT THE FUCK YOUR TALKING ABOUT! THAT SAID I STAND BY MY COMMENT. : )

[@JackpodyDK]

@@fastvette333 Why do I not know what I'm talking about? My original comment literally just stated that the fact the headlights didn't go up all the way made me laugh. What is your problem with that?

[@fastvette333]

My problem with that Chris is that IF I knew what you are driving I could Easily Find Something to Laugh About IT. Or do you drive The Perfect car? Haven't seen one as yet & never will. You are no doubt the kind of person who laughs at the disabled; Or wants to!

[@andrewauto6082]

I am so happy with the C3 that my family owns, the original owner of the car decided that the original engine in our 76 stingray was wimpy and dropped a 602 crate motor, 4 speed transmission, and drag differential in the back. When I tell you that it does burnouts in second gear, I am not lying. 400 hrsp is plenty for this tiny fiberglass coffin.

[@ArbindB]

Each video is better than the last... keep it up regular guys.

[@gobloit4473]

I soooo love this car!!!!!!!

[@ChargedTTq]

You missed a perfect opportunity for an Erectile Dysfunction joke at 4:30 COME ON!!!

[@masteroogway3800]

My grandma had a C3 burnt orange was so badass

[@jdrancho1864]

Man, I love the view at 01:48. No heavy A-pillars to intrude, no truck mirrors to get in the way, and the glass T-tops give you an airy, open feeling you just don't get with a sliding sun roof.

[@dannydaw59]

I'll take an early C3. The '84 Vette only had like 150h.p. The c4 should've been called the snorevette. C3's where the best looking Vettes ever!

[@Mindphaser98]

studio7 No no no. I must disagree with you. '63 Corvette coupe was the best looking car ever.

[@studio-flash]

Buizel0418 - The Otaku Car Guy Yes the 1963 C2 brilliant looks, but apart from the window which looked great, i'd still go for the 1969 C3, and 2nd place 1967 C2 with stinger hood, but it would be boring if we all had the same tastes!

[@DigitalSubset]

The c4 ended with 405 hp

[@autofox1744]

Still, in my opinion, the best body style of all the Corvettes. With modern parts you could make this into an excellent car I bet.

[@shoreguyeast]

C2 is the Corvette!

[@autofox1744]

@@shoreguyeast C2 is good corvette. C3 is also good corvette.

[@pontiacT1989]

Hilarious review , thanks for uploading.

[@LemurClothing]

Every time I see the clipboard in your shots I have flashbacks to my driving test. You need to film one. OR at least a mock-driving test!

[@Somber.Killer]

I want one so bad lol they can be fun project cars.

[@Fr3akGamers]

1969-1970 C3, beautiful car, before all the emissions bullshit and plastic bumper hideousness. Early C3 had the curves of a true sports car.

[@calvinnickel9995]

Yep. With the chrome.

1968-1973

[@user-tn7lr6vy1n]

Had an '82 C3, what a POS but, man, did I love it. The feel you got sitting behind the wheel was unforgettable. As someone else said, this will make an amazing build platform, got me thinking, UMHH

[@Chris-qv5mc]

Beautiful car despite lackluster performance. That swooping curves of the mako shark style will always make it the best looking corvette to me. I’ve seen a couple with engine and suspension mods and it was like driving a bottle rocket.

[@Paraboxify]

What, no Pumpkins reference in this one?

[@TekuTaurus]

of all the cars that I have ever seen, this is the only one that looks better with pop up lights than regular headlights. Every attempt at giving this car normal lights has always ended up making the car look worse, which is hard to do when you're starting out with pop ups

[@JoshuasRecordings]

Sounds like you just don't like pop-ups for some stupid reason.

[@TekuTaurus]

@@JoshuasRecordings You're right, I don't. They're ugly and dumb

[@RCPhilN]

love this channel!

[@dimitri13]

The heater is so good in a C3, it works even when it's not on. Fiberglass is a great insulator, and the only way for the heat to go is through the firewall and directly into the cabin. [Source: I drive a C3]

[@JDMricist]

NEED A CORVETTE C5 REVIEW!!!

[@travishabursky4362]

That’s still the most beautiful corvette that was ever made. I don’t care what everyone else has to say.

[@RomeoX911]

I was expecting a positive review of what could have been a highly under-appreciated car... what I get was the first 17 seconds of this video... then the review continues and I now understand why you never see these...

[@henrytudorviiofengland5945]

The corvette was one of my favorite cars growing up and what's so funny is that this video came out on my birthday, Feb 17th.

[@cj4ebay]

These were recorded before the Echo died

[@tipoomaster]

Well, I can check "hear a car get favourably compared to an intact dick" off my life list :P

[@tms372]

Beautiful cars, love the C3.

[@Sekushiwolf]

My dad actually used to own a C1 way back in the day, it was a company (yeah in those days) car. He told me the only reason he got rid of it was because people kept stealing the hubcaps from it.

[@MrDesertPunk]

I finally understand why your videos are so awesome. It feels like I'm watching Top Gear but for every car and MAN I love Top gear.

[@SpikerDragon95]

4:24 EPIC!!!

[@CParkerLP201112]

I had a ‘74 and never had to steer a car more to make it go straight down a road. It has so many shortcomings and problems but I really loved that car.

[@XenomorphRebellion]

My first car was a 79 vette. This is thoroughly accurate and I miss her every day

[@rbilodeau]

I literally burst out laughing at that headlight part. You're the man.

[@shoreguyeast]

Vacuum nightmare

[@mikeh6564]

This is an L48. It didn't make 200hp. It made 180hp. You want the 220hp L82 4 spd.

[@jedihair]

No I don't. All 3 of them are shit. I want to LS swap a C3.

[@mikeh6564]

J King You'll just waste of ton of money. Could have bought a newer car that came with an LS. These old Vettes won't handle that speed without a ton of upgrades.

[@jedihair]

But I like the C3

[@mikeh6564]

J King Seems like you're dead set. Go for it then, man. Just know that you will have to put some money into it. Good luck, and have fun.

[@mikeh6564]

@MRT well said. The only thing worth a damn in 79 was the underrated Pontiac W72 400 motor which came in the Firebirds/Trans Ams. Didn't take much to wake those babies up. Fastest American production cars of 79

[@johnharris7353]

I had the '69 427 to dark forest green. I still feel the loss.

[@axmajpayne]

There were three things that caused the C3 to see a huge reduction in horsepower during it's lifetime. In 1971 compression ratios were reduced to permit the use of lower octane fuel (30 HP drop on the base model), 1972 saw the switch from SAE gross to SAE net for horsepower which made the numbers lower even though the power was the same (70 HP drop on the base model), and 1975 saw the introduction of federally required catalytic converters which dropped horsepower even more (35 HP drop on the base model). By 1982 though, the base 350 cu in was back up to 200 HP from the low of 165 HP in 1975. That put the SAE net rated engine in the 1982 pretty much on par with the base engine in the 1971 (which was SAE gross rated at 270 HP) and 1972 models.

[@sebastianebittar3366]

I like the late sixties early seventies C3

[@Spectre1406]

late 60's c3 are the best, no doubt

[@CWolf_11]

Spectre1406 I agree

[@xMarkie]

The first ever fast car I drove was a 71’ C3 Stingray Convertible. Fuck I loved it!

[@StaledHotCheetoh]

I always loved the c3, my grandpa would always take me on car rides around the city, it was a manual aswell!

[@petar4onachev]

I want to See more reviews of European Cars! i love them!

[@ivaszjukSandorAlex]

When i watched the delorean episode, i felt bad for that c3 in the background. It was like oooh delorean!!! what a c3? lol nobody gives a shit about c3-s . Good think the c3 got some attention as well.

[@732lover]

Speaking as a '78 Corvette C3 (4 speed) owner myself, this video is fucking hilarious. :D Keep up the great work!

[@BadHammers]

As an owner of a "high performance" L-82 powered 1979 C3 since it was brand new, I agree 1000% with everything you said. Spot on!!!

[@evanleo7633]

headlights go uuuuuuuuuuuup we go

[@simeonpetkov768]

4:26 The struggle is real LOL

[@kik1rik1]

Simeon Petkov I gotta hit 55mph for my headlights to go up... feel like I'm in a lame version of back to the future, except instead of time travel I just illuminate the road.

[@oddball0045]

kik1rik1 Vacuum power for the win!

[@lorrystover9928]

buick car

[@lorrystover9928]

+Lorry Stover buick

[@michelangelo5903]

I like the C3 my uncle had a red one with T tops and it was pretty nice he did a lot of work on it

[@NoobRF]

Most of the time I have no idea what he's talking about but I love these videos.

[@FlyingAero]

Lol review my 240Z

[@82coxy]

These cars look sweet but 25hp per cylinder is a joke.

[@U2Jaime1317]

Its what america did to the corvette... good thing the c4 slowly saved the name, then c5... well, kinda went sky high from here on

[@awesomeologyism]

The Post-Embargo 1970's were dark times for Automobiles.

[@MasterDayTrader]

U2Jaime1317 yup, C4 saved the day.

[@Onhaey]

Hp per cylinder means nothing, hp per cubic inch is more accurate and relatable to performance

[@studio-flash]

Best looking cars ever... the early C3 Stingrays with chrome bumper were even better and could out run any japanese crap, the engines were brilliant over 500hp and 170mph in 1970, so good Italian car makers like Iso Grifo used Corvette engines in their cars in the late 1960's and built gorgeous cars better than the equivalent ferrari's, lambo's and maserati's etc. The reason for the engine size is purely American legislation...get over it. Have you ever seen British , and Japanese crap built at the same time? It's poor ,Italian and japanese were known as rust buckets. The Corvette stingray is probably the best looking sports car over 60 year history compared to anything else in production for that amount of time, whilst still keeping the same , but progressed style, lines and design for the car. This video is a set up, obviously a jealous corvette hater...ha ha. By the way the new C7 Corvette stingray is a brilliant car. 0-60mph in 3 seconds and awsome handling and of course looks.....

[@batsonelectronics]

My 1969 T Top vette came from the factory as a drag car. 11.5:1 compression. Headers to side pipes. The guy I bought it from decked the heads,( 12.5:1 compression ) changed the rear end to a 6.? and put in a kevlar clutch with maybe 20-30lbs of pressure needed. On Soft Z rated tires I ran 11.9 at 107 ( bumping of the rev limiter ) after I recovered it from just sitting for 20 years. Some new parts and a new Holly 750 double pumper she fired up. It was white with black interior, beautiful Chrome front and rear bumpers, and the luggage rack. Had to run 93 Octane plus a gal or 2 of race fuel to keep it from detonation. Got 5-8 miles / gal. Could start in 4th and smoke the tires. Was built as a 1/8 mile drag car, sold it to get a new 1994, but man do I miss that car. Wanted a daily driver and the 69 was not it but damn it got heads a turning. ( it was so loud, not cause it looked great, I didn't fix the paint and it was not great but the headers to side exhaust was supper loud ! ) The 94 and later 95 I had were by far better cars and I got 26 mpg on long trips in both. ( both autos ) I like the look of the 69 ( which was touted as being 1/2" wider inside and it helped ) but the driving experience and handling of the 93-96 were just so much better. I also had a 1985 in early 1990 but it was only 1/2 the car the 93-96 was. I forgot to add, in 69, the T-TOPS AND THE short BACK WINDOW came out for almost convertible like wind.

[@koalafan1455]

In the neighborhood near my school I always drive by two old cars, a black bronco, and a nice Adam LZ cream, c3. It looks so good

[@billwilmington8284]

Why don't people clean their cars? I mean it's not that hard.

[@ChargedTTq]

Nooooo, you nailed the history of it but you didn't go into any modern relevance! Right at the end you got a brief taste of what the point of driving a C3 today was. I bet if you would of dropped a gear, pinned it on an open highway, all of the images of Olivia Newton-John sitting in the passenger seat would come flooding over you, and all the cracked seams and loose bodywork would slowly smooth until you were driving what you were convinced was the fastest car you've ever driven. At least until you got passed by a Subaru STi. That is... unless the owner was a true gearhead, at which point if you pinned and revved it out you might piss your pants.

[@ChargedTTq]

***** Lol nice, that probably IS the fastest thing he has ever driven then!

[@dcinhere]

***** Thanks for Sharing.

[@TheCockwrangler]

Your forgetting its a corvette. Its supposed to be the pinnacle of American Automotive Engineering. Chevy dropped the ball with the c3's.

[@jedihair]

cameron bryant Chevy did not drop the ball, they had to deal with the sudden restrictions of new emissions standards. Name ONE, just ONE, US market vehicle that didn't suck in 1979 (in terms of power).

[@nathanblanton6674]

Nope, they knew that there would be a future where you could by a perfect 1979 and swap in a 600hp 6.0L LS for under $20K including the used 'vette. That is what these are for.

[@paulstanley5672]

I own a 76 c3 and the heat is great because the engine heat comes right through the firewall, can always feel it on my legs when driving for awhile

[@brickvision8858]

I've got a 1979 Vette BUT alto of mods to beef it up they can be cool, just need a lil love