The $5,000 Corvette C3 is a BARGAIN!! | Ricky Boada

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Ricky Boada

Ricky Boada

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@MarkGelderland
@MarkGelderland 4 жыл бұрын
5K i'd buy it in a second. In Europe a car like this does 15-25K
@bossartwork2269
@bossartwork2269 4 жыл бұрын
Lol everywhere that car goes for 15k idk how he got that deal I’m jealous
@c3o2osu43
@c3o2osu43 4 жыл бұрын
Boss Artwork22 there’s a couple of c3’s that goes under 12k here in Norway. They’re atos tho
@gonzalovazquez7326
@gonzalovazquez7326 4 жыл бұрын
15-25k? I'd buy it in a second. In Argentina a car like this does 70-100k
@afrivolouspursuit3147
@afrivolouspursuit3147 4 жыл бұрын
@@bossartwork2269 Bruh. You're getting scammed
@adrianojovanovic320
@adrianojovanovic320 4 жыл бұрын
there are even some for 9k€
@daniels8105
@daniels8105 4 жыл бұрын
Best body style Vette in my opinion. I might get a ‘74 in the next 48 hours. 350 Automatic
@lebowskiunderachiever3591
@lebowskiunderachiever3591 4 жыл бұрын
Did you end up getting it ? I have a 74 that needs to go
@daniels8105
@daniels8105 4 жыл бұрын
Labowski UnderAchiever I did. Ran into some wiring problems. Became too big of a hassle so I had to sell it about a month ago
@trillrifaxegrindor4411
@trillrifaxegrindor4411 4 жыл бұрын
no,its kinda the ugliest.the 60s are the best,1972 is were it all gets ugly
@daniels8105
@daniels8105 4 жыл бұрын
trillrif axegrindor opinions are like *ssholes, we all have one lmao
@daniels8105
@daniels8105 4 жыл бұрын
Brandon Knight automatic=Race winner. Added bonus, no bullsh*t excuses about missing gears and sh*t
@phixodenix6528
@phixodenix6528 4 жыл бұрын
"In the nighttime you want the wind to blow your hair" 2:54 Doesn't even have a hair.
@SBFRuggedYou
@SBFRuggedYou 4 жыл бұрын
I was just about to comment on this LMFAOO
@samtheman227
@samtheman227 4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing 😂
@hunchomar1211
@hunchomar1211 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@FRVNK4
@FRVNK4 3 жыл бұрын
was gonna comment but you got it haha
@bonkeydollocks1879
@bonkeydollocks1879 3 жыл бұрын
It was said tongue in cheek
@gooney0
@gooney0 Жыл бұрын
If buying, check the birdcage and frame for rust. Engine and transmission are the easy parts to repair and replace.
@dannyspitzer1267
@dannyspitzer1267 4 жыл бұрын
Check the frame and birdcage before you buy a C3, or u could get screwed
@michaelgreene7385
@michaelgreene7385 4 жыл бұрын
And not even kissed...
@stephenr1999
@stephenr1999 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelgreene7385 Its a pieced together s. fl $5k frankenvette, my moneys on rotten. But you need to get one.
@michaelgreene7385
@michaelgreene7385 3 жыл бұрын
@@stephenr1999 I have two Vette's, a 76 Stingray and a 86... going to get an 82, because I like the body style, and a 96, then I'll be through shopping... Wish I could afford a couple more.....
@jrcautomotive4319
@jrcautomotive4319 4 жыл бұрын
C3 is easily the most beautiful corvette
@SUBATOMICvision
@SUBATOMICvision 4 жыл бұрын
Great Vid! Thanks man! YES! these cars are a great value!! Bought a 79 with a cherry body on it all orig paint. Rest of car needing total restoration. Have installed new gas tank, sender unit, cleaned and repainted the frame, installed kilmat heat and sound deadening. New brakes all around, currently have the rear differential out to replace with rebuilt one, replacing all rubber bushings etc. New mufflers, new rims. Gutted the interior, super easy to do and will replace. Next power steering rebuild. Have restored many cars in my day. These cars are super easy to work on and I can't believe how much attention it gets everywhere I drive it, its crazy! Even the women go nutz for it!!! Absolutely one of the most beautifully designed cars ever!
@madspy2462
@madspy2462 10 ай бұрын
How much has the restoration cost you since you got it?
@theegigisupreme
@theegigisupreme 4 жыл бұрын
My mother just gave me her '78 pace car. Having it fixed up right now since it was sitting for about 6 years. I'm over the moon.
@michaelgreene7385
@michaelgreene7385 4 жыл бұрын
That will be a nice ride...
@MajorArtillary
@MajorArtillary 4 жыл бұрын
I traded five grand and a body damage totaled '04 Monte Carlo for a '76 4-speed Vette. Very little rust, good paint, ran well. I replaced the brakes, fluid reservoir, 2 lines, and master cylinder. Car had no interior in it other than the driver's seat which wasn't bolted down. Spent the summer and fall sourcing interior parts and getting it in good shape. Car looked great but it had no power at all so I took it to a family friend who owns and runs a classic car and hot rod shop. A month later and I had a 400hp crate motor and chrome side pipes. Overall I spent about $15k plus the traded wreck. Of all the time and money I've put into cars, this one has absolutely been the best.
@Rollermanfromspace
@Rollermanfromspace 4 жыл бұрын
My grandpa's got a 77 but with an 81 body, 67 side vents, and was turned into a convertible with a 75 top. It's seen better days and I cannot wait to start working on it
@dannyspitzer1267
@dannyspitzer1267 4 жыл бұрын
It would be tough to sell that FrankenVette if you ever had or wanted to. People want original.
@klm2395rh
@klm2395rh 4 жыл бұрын
They say the two best days in a mans life is the day he buys a corvette and the day he sells it.
@fuita227
@fuita227 4 жыл бұрын
I've had mine 35 yrs and it's an 80 model...wouldn't sell it for $30k, even though they tell me it's only worth 10!
@PassengerFifty7
@PassengerFifty7 4 жыл бұрын
A lion and a jaguar escaped from the zoo yesterday. The found the jaguar broke down about 3 miles away from the zoo. They haven't found the lion yet.
@miamibitch305fl
@miamibitch305fl 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t say the selling part.
@stevebeight4473
@stevebeight4473 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve sold a Vette.....not one of the best days at all.
@lilstewy5091
@lilstewy5091 9 ай бұрын
@@miamibitch305fl It’s for people who don’t know how to work on their corvette. As someone who didn’t know nothing before, it was a pain with random leaks but now that I know my car, it’s the best working on it and driving with no worries
@steves4639
@steves4639 4 жыл бұрын
thx for showing the C3 love! the 2 big places to check for rust - the body mounts behind the kick panels and the rear frame kickup where the control arms pivot, both of which are deal breakers unless its some special C3, like a big block 4speed. Windshield frame can rust too. Same platform from '63-'82, and these were raced *a lot*, so they can be made to handle just fine. I own a '74 L82, and they are fun cars...C3's used to be the trailer-park Vette (now that belongs to C4 and C5!) but are coming up value as this level of style will never be seen again.
@kirbyhade2961
@kirbyhade2961 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I bought a 77 Vette last fall for $3,300. Needs some mechanical work only nothing I can’t do myself. It’s a L48 with a 4 speed manual and in the factory Orange Flame paint.
@ianstrachan4361
@ianstrachan4361 2 жыл бұрын
where did you buy it?
@ghanly6848
@ghanly6848 4 жыл бұрын
“Let the wind blow through your hair” proceeds to stroke bald head, that was pretty funny
@nkmoto894
@nkmoto894 2 жыл бұрын
Just got a 77 for 1800. Doing the rear end swap too! I was so happy when you said yours was a 77 because I was nervous it wasn't gonna fit. Hell yeah!!
@74360CUDA
@74360CUDA 4 жыл бұрын
The perfect car to drop a LS conversion in there, even the 5.3 with that LS1 intake would rock in that car.
@hanzjensen2154
@hanzjensen2154 4 жыл бұрын
Stupid idea...it’s a 1977!
@ddogphacemorcane3198
@ddogphacemorcane3198 4 жыл бұрын
@@hanzjensen2154 Not that rare and not worth much. (still looks cool and lots of fun) With only 180 or 210hp, if it's not a perfect all original survivor, a 5.3LS straight out of the junkyard would really wake it up for cheap.
@Chilicharger665
@Chilicharger665 4 жыл бұрын
The only LS swap I have seen so far required a lot of cutting of the body. It was a T56 swap too, though.
@larrydrozd2740
@larrydrozd2740 4 жыл бұрын
NOPE!! Waist of time.....and a HUGE pile of money if you plan on actually driving the car.
@ddogphacemorcane3198
@ddogphacemorcane3198 4 жыл бұрын
@@Chilicharger665 If you're referring to the V8TV swap, that was way beyond a junkyard drop in. They do good, big buck work and if somebody has the cash for it, they will end up with an awesome machine. But as an ordinary driver, definitely not necessary.
@elianaramsay9713
@elianaramsay9713 4 жыл бұрын
I wish I watched your video last week. Took me 2 days to figure out why key stuck. Previous owner didn't know why I'm having trouble. He never told me about the key lock. Still learning things about my car. Good video. Thanks.
@MaryPantherr
@MaryPantherr 2 жыл бұрын
Love my C3, I got from a 1 car owner. He swapped for an LT-1 engine 👍🏼 No regrets
@kfm908
@kfm908 11 ай бұрын
you can always leave the headlights up until you can afford to fix them
@2asianguys667
@2asianguys667 Жыл бұрын
In Vietnam this car is consider a expensive classic , it’ll cost $100k in Vietnam if swap with a new engine.
@hugieflhr03
@hugieflhr03 4 жыл бұрын
Buyer beware when a corvette is hacked up and pieced together. It usually means it was wrecked. The lower rear will wear out the inside edge of the tires as they are now canted inward. Btw, those rear links are installed wrong but it looks like a fun driver.
@craigmeyer5777
@craigmeyer5777 Жыл бұрын
It was 5k!
@tommynguyen6503
@tommynguyen6503 4 жыл бұрын
Hey where did you purchase your interior for $700??
@larrydrozd2740
@larrydrozd2740 4 жыл бұрын
Look on Rock Auto for carpet.
@marcelmachacek5111
@marcelmachacek5111 4 жыл бұрын
for 700 USD you can not buy complete new interior it is nonsense. ONly dash board is aprox 300
@Generic_Title
@Generic_Title 4 жыл бұрын
I was looking into redoing the center gauge bezel, shifter bezel and both door panels on a ‘76 and I got close to $1,200.
@Yankeededandy62
@Yankeededandy62 4 жыл бұрын
The whole interior (e.g. door panels, dash board, center console, seat upholstery, carpets etc., will set you back 4 grand.
@tommckinney3136
@tommckinney3136 4 жыл бұрын
The biggest problem with a C3 is it's on a C2 frame so the suspension is an old design but it does work well when upgraded with polyurethane bushings. The great thing is any GM Crate engine will fit. He mentions the A/C and that was always an issue in the C3. Later models worked better than early bumper cars but it never worked well.
@TheBlkac1
@TheBlkac1 4 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏿 I bought a C4 Corvette 1987 for $2,600 These cars really are dependable. I drove mine to Michigan and Mississippi from Georgia. Really fun cars to drive😎👍🏿
@75dtruong
@75dtruong 4 жыл бұрын
I bought a 1989 for $3100 in 2019. Great condition! 108k miles. Drove it from california to Texas. No problems! Fun fun fun!
@TheNewGeneration-wh4kr
@TheNewGeneration-wh4kr 4 жыл бұрын
Can u tell me where did u get it plz?
@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324
@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324 4 жыл бұрын
Had a C4 and put close to 400K on the clock. Very reliable!
@michaelgreene7385
@michaelgreene7385 4 жыл бұрын
I've got a red, with black targa roof, 5 .7 TPI, it will haul ass, and I ain't talking about a fat chick either...
@michaelgreene7385
@michaelgreene7385 4 жыл бұрын
Mine is a 86, runs strong.
@mikerecords5530
@mikerecords5530 6 ай бұрын
I bought a 1977 vette a few weeks ago. It was a baskit case, I got everything to put it together and an extra m21 4 speed with all of the necessary 4 speed components. Solid car with great paint, 2 grand.
@nick011182
@nick011182 4 жыл бұрын
I bought an 81 a year and a half ago for $4800. It ran and drove fine just needed some tlc and basic maintenance. It’s such a cool car. They are out there you just gotta look.
@RickyBoada
@RickyBoada 4 жыл бұрын
Nick Austin 100% man I agree. Can’t beat it for the price
@johnnysizemore9399
@johnnysizemore9399 4 жыл бұрын
I had a 1973 loved it except no air conditioning, big factor now that I'm older
@garymathews4042
@garymathews4042 4 жыл бұрын
the 78 up c3 got the bubble back window .most vette owners don't change fluid ,so every things leaks and needs rebuilding .the 80 vette got lighter with a lighter frame and fiber glass and a alum rear diff,wimpy half shafts and u-bolts ,which can't handle too much power.but you can swap in a 79 or older cast iron differential .the 82 vette got the cross fire engine and the 4 speed auto .if buying any older vette check for brake and drive line leaks .and check for any rusty or rotted frame
@jacksongatens2419
@jacksongatens2419 3 жыл бұрын
This and a 1969 Charger are the most iconic American cars in my opinion
@fuita227
@fuita227 4 жыл бұрын
My C3 just went up $5000...thanks to this video.
@jocrp6
@jocrp6 4 жыл бұрын
It got lowered 4 inch's from where the frame is rotten!
@GreekSealover
@GreekSealover 3 жыл бұрын
About c3 prices in Europe, it's over 25k € for models prefacelift (68-73), 10-25k for 73-77s depending how they look and drive, and then 8-15k max for the 78 to 82.
@c_wonder
@c_wonder 2 жыл бұрын
I love the styling but no one selling under 10k nowadays.
@ssdtrain1
@ssdtrain1 4 жыл бұрын
Front driver side kick panel is the best way to check the Birdcage for rotting.
@aplsmpl
@aplsmpl 2 жыл бұрын
I would totally buy that!! The old Corvette Stingrays and C3’s are one of my favorite cars to date.
@nilosantos4862
@nilosantos4862 2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing car. The fiberglass at this age don't offer any security in case off accident. First keep the shell off and make a tube attach to the frame and buy new bumpers ( Fox gas oil) check the brakes good look
@ptonfire1
@ptonfire1 3 жыл бұрын
I had a 74 Stingray...I think I put a truck battery in mine. "When you hop in my Vette,don't get burned by the pipes...."
@alfiekardon734
@alfiekardon734 4 жыл бұрын
where did u buy this for 5k
@appleipodtouch2g
@appleipodtouch2g 4 жыл бұрын
I know of someone who got one for $3k
@Mrpossy1
@Mrpossy1 4 жыл бұрын
Here in California you can find them everywhere for 5k
@brettknappen3915
@brettknappen3915 4 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of them around this price in near perfect condition. Especially where I live
@brettknappen3915
@brettknappen3915 4 жыл бұрын
iTheGeek ah damn dude how’d you know. Our Facebook market place has so many too. We hold some of the biggest rod runs in the country in Pigeon forge, TN
4 жыл бұрын
There’s 3 under 5k in Los Angeles right now just don’t know how practical it would be for me I don’t kind the two seater but I don’t wanna be spending tons of money on repairs
@mcmc8496
@mcmc8496 4 жыл бұрын
With 8" subs in the compartment behind the seat, that cool gas cap dances around (and rattles) like crazy. But you can't beat a C3! I've had a 69 and a 71 pro street car. Just like all the rest, I regret selling them regularly. Buy em their not making anymore, you'll be glad you did...
@KrustyKlown
@KrustyKlown 4 жыл бұрын
Had an 1981 Corvette ... looked much better than it was ... engine was around 175hp and had a real hard time even getting much over 100mph.. once topped it out at 123mph ..and the last 10mph took several miles to reach, LOL. Still the C3 body style was AWESOME, still is.. and the C4 never will be, LOL
@static7415
@static7415 2 жыл бұрын
C4 zr1 has more character than a c3…
@_JayRamsey_
@_JayRamsey_ 4 ай бұрын
Bought an '81 with a T5 a few months ago for a bit more than this. Awesome purchase. Everyone should buy these things.
@cloud819
@cloud819 4 жыл бұрын
I watched you older Lotus Esprit video before this one and it is impressive how much your videos improved in a pretty short time.
@RickyBoada
@RickyBoada 4 жыл бұрын
cloud819 I appreciate that!!
@Schlipperschlopper
@Schlipperschlopper 3 жыл бұрын
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Now they even want to slow down all the gas pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. "Bundesabgasbespaßungsverbot" in German. :-////()(
@davidorcutt8914
@davidorcutt8914 4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your candid enthusiastic C3 video. Interesting how you upgraded the front and rear. Was it just a bolt on swap? You have me even more excited to keep working on my project that is almost done. A 78 C3 with a new rebuilt motor with only 5000 miles on it. No rust issues what so ever. New windshield. Power windows. I have to go through the brakes and then put some sweet new tires on it and I am on the road. All of the AC components are there so I might eventually get that cold air flowing. Look forward to following on KZbin Ricky.
@MrCochran
@MrCochran 3 жыл бұрын
Any idea on how much it’s going to cost to fix headlights? Thinking about snagging one for $2,700 from a friend.
@ryanfester2824
@ryanfester2824 3 жыл бұрын
I love your whole set up. This is what I want whenever I can get my hands on one.
@jeffv2074
@jeffv2074 4 жыл бұрын
I would do a complete retromod restoration on it, currently I'm doing that to a 4gen Camaro Z28, I might go hybrid on this one. The C3 Corvette has always been a Sexy sports car.
@jamesflames9930
@jamesflames9930 4 жыл бұрын
Looks cool, a classic look now with the curvy lines gone forever with the new mid.
@RickyBoada
@RickyBoada 4 жыл бұрын
Yup!! But performance is gonna be out of this world
@onizzal
@onizzal 4 жыл бұрын
Weeping from the uk, affordable dream car for real haha x
@aaronsykora950
@aaronsykora950 2 жыл бұрын
Right on Ricky, I just received a 1979 corvette from my little brother for my 54th birthday. Could not believe my eyes! Infuckingcredible gift! Love my lil bro! Anyway, just acted to tell somebody/everybody how kool my lil bro is. Piece out, AASYKO
@kjmsupercars
@kjmsupercars 4 жыл бұрын
I have had 32 Corvettes, own a70 custom now. They have attitude for sure!
@pyscobrand
@pyscobrand 4 жыл бұрын
Got a 1969 stingray with automatic transmission and 350 v8 for 5k. Still in the process of getting the differential swapped. But once that, all the bushings, and carburetor is replaced, she'll be s hell of a cruiser.
@trillrifaxegrindor4411
@trillrifaxegrindor4411 4 жыл бұрын
bullshit,were?
@Duece-_-
@Duece-_- 4 жыл бұрын
when he said 5 grand i was suprised because most of em are going 30-60k
@Sludge73
@Sludge73 4 жыл бұрын
Lol most of em....not even close to reality.
@DeathByLego
@DeathByLego 4 жыл бұрын
Unless they’re perfect. You 98% of the time don’t need to go over 20-25g.
@bonkeydollocks1879
@bonkeydollocks1879 3 жыл бұрын
There is a reason for that, they don't have a different front or back tacked on to them like this car has hence the price
@racerx2348
@racerx2348 3 жыл бұрын
car is a mongrel. a rattle box with front and rear parts from a different year hence the 5k price point. i have to say i do like it : )
@dirtydave82
@dirtydave82 4 жыл бұрын
I love my 79 c3. So easy to work on, and a 600hp 383 isn’t a bad add on
@2zooted683
@2zooted683 Ай бұрын
You still got it ?.
@dirtydave82
@dirtydave82 Ай бұрын
@ I actually got rid of my C3. Although I do still have my C7.
@95TurboSol
@95TurboSol 4 жыл бұрын
These things are SLOW, but the interiors look sick in my opinion, has that late 50's corvette vibe
@DeathByLego
@DeathByLego 4 жыл бұрын
They definitely aren’t slow. My TH400 hit 60 is 2nd. And that’s a shity 3 speed.
@JBTrades_Inc.
@JBTrades_Inc. 4 жыл бұрын
I know im late to this but i never been recommended this channel but now im here cause this is my DREAM CAR Since i was a little kid now im 17 and cant find 1
@sargentthiccboi9333
@sargentthiccboi9333 4 жыл бұрын
Ig I got lucky then bc I found like 3 within 150 miles of me
@joejoyce5966
@joejoyce5966 4 жыл бұрын
I got 82 in mass. If you want to look at it
@bluv1602
@bluv1602 4 жыл бұрын
Did you ever find late 70's Camaros of interest?
@mb13972
@mb13972 3 жыл бұрын
"You pull up to a gas station and everyone's gonna look at you, everyone want to take pictures with the car and it's definitely got a cool factor..." And if you're in New Jersey or Oregon, where you can't pump your own gas, the attendant is going to ask "Where's the gas tank?"
@jakemonster001
@jakemonster001 3 ай бұрын
You can upgrade the steering wheel to tilt telescoping also. Great car my man.
@TheFirstCause
@TheFirstCause 4 жыл бұрын
I he said '1977' I was a little confused... but it was immediately followed by him saying it was modded with the 80s front end. The 80s bumpers are my fav version of this car in terms of looks. Hhehe 'only go up in value' at the end though... I love this car... but I'm not so sure for a car that has done nothing but go down in value haha for 30 years.
@michaelgreene7385
@michaelgreene7385 4 жыл бұрын
Not exactly true, actually, they have been slowly rising in price, not so fast that you can't find one before they do, just a matter of time, all Vette's are worth buying, just some more than others, and the 70's model will go up in price before long, because of supplies of these cars are going down every year, and to most people, these Vette's come to mind when they hear Corvette, not the other ones, people love the styling of the c3 car's a lot, repowered with a 400 hp 350, they sell themselves.....
@donnis618
@donnis618 4 жыл бұрын
Good job reppin' the C3
@petercarey6883
@petercarey6883 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back Ricky, especially in a Vette and re-especially in a C3. You did good with this purchase for the points you mentioned as far as the front and rear conversion to the '80 and up bumpers. FWIW, just a bit of trivia, I would stay away from the '82's. The first one being the cross-fire injection engine and second, if you want a manual trans, you're not going to find one. N.A. in '82. Enjoy it, stay safe and as always, Save the Wave.🙋🏼‍♂️👍👋🏼
@jim4205
@jim4205 2 жыл бұрын
i have an 82 they are extremely reliable
@cjalfonso2212
@cjalfonso2212 4 жыл бұрын
Check the camber on your rear IRS. You have a negative camber angle issue.
@northeasternguy1010
@northeasternguy1010 2 ай бұрын
Great video! Looking at a 78 right now
@garden0fstone736
@garden0fstone736 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been thinking about a c4 while they’re still cheap. My grandfather had a 61 convertible, that thing was fun to drive
@123lenny135
@123lenny135 4 жыл бұрын
Those aluminum wheels will polish out, look like new, and be awesome.
@stephenr1999
@stephenr1999 3 жыл бұрын
Its definitely a bargain RIcky Boada, definitely a bargain
@JayJay-sc1tc
@JayJay-sc1tc 3 жыл бұрын
Crazy this guy was right cause they’re going for about 15-25k right now
@RickyBoada
@RickyBoada 3 жыл бұрын
I mean, the market on everything is up in general, but yea you could’ve bought these really cheap when I released that video
@michaelgreene7385
@michaelgreene7385 3 жыл бұрын
@@RickyBoada they are climbing up..as we speak. Most people think only of a Vette, as a investment... nothing wrong with that.. but, I bought mine to drive.... that's what they were made for.....the HP wasn't their fault... That was big brother....if not for that, there's no telling what kind of power would have been introduced into these cars.... C3's got caught up in that gas shortage b******* that the government in the oil companies come up with pollution control... I say if it hadn't been for all of that they would have been fuel injected supercharged Street rulers like they always have been ever since they've been in production... At the time when it came out the c3 was one of the best, if not the best, looking car in the world at that time and still ,there's not many cars that look better than the c3 Corvettes they may not have had the muscle , but, the style of the car and the fact that it was a Corvette said it all..... And any car that's a Corvette is worth having no matter what model it is.....
@robertclymer6948
@robertclymer6948 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ricky! She looks pretty good with the front and rear mods! I used to own a C-3 73 350 ci automatic Vert. Miss that car and now I have the Vette bug again and not sure which one I want. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Motown.
@omarmagallanes4738
@omarmagallanes4738 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video men, where did you go to change the interior?
@senselessmonkee
@senselessmonkee 4 жыл бұрын
I have one and I don't how you could do all that for $500. Just the labor to re-do the seats was $500 on mine.
@mwyatt222
@mwyatt222 4 жыл бұрын
My rich buddy bought a brand new champagne edition C3. That car was ridiculous. It fell it apart as soon as he started driving it. And they literally have no power. Theyre embarrassingly slow. Back then small trucks were faster.
@glennmerlini2895
@glennmerlini2895 9 ай бұрын
last good year of the c3 was 1972 chrome bumpers front and rear!
@charvelgaming2975
@charvelgaming2975 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome I had an 82 many years ago. Sweet looking car
@scavengerspc
@scavengerspc 4 жыл бұрын
Mid to late 70s C3 + late 90s 350 LT4 = damn respectable pavement pounder.
@HectorGarcia-eo1lq
@HectorGarcia-eo1lq Жыл бұрын
I just bought 1981 c3 almost the same one but it needs a lot of body work. I'm dying to see it finished. where do i get all the black interior for 700 😅you have the page?
@tommy_bluewolf2865
@tommy_bluewolf2865 4 жыл бұрын
Is that your daily ? Ever have any major issues ?
@ajhill5094
@ajhill5094 4 жыл бұрын
I had a c3. Bought for 5500 when I was 18, I loved it. Had it 10 years, put over 35k into it.... sold it for 8k. Not a good investment car lol i had a lot of fun with it, though
4 жыл бұрын
Don't get it for an investment
@Ajs00
@Ajs00 4 жыл бұрын
love it beautiful! I would buy one for $5000 in a heartbeat
@shchino134
@shchino134 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video man!!
@RickyBoada
@RickyBoada 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much my bro! appreciate it!
@Justcalmdriving
@Justcalmdriving Жыл бұрын
Great video! Makes me want to get one!
@christianpana3165
@christianpana3165 3 жыл бұрын
I’m in Miami, did you do your interior restoration yourself? If not, could you provide the business you worked with?
@Spurlock_GB
@Spurlock_GB 3 жыл бұрын
where did you buy it from?
@beachside1
@beachside1 4 жыл бұрын
I had a 1979 vette and was soo disappointed when old ladies were passing me with like a maxima. The c-3 s were soo neutered. The L48 engine has 180 hp an the L88 have 210 hp. Mine had 72k an was always in the garage. I would go for an earlier model like maybe a 1972 or 73 at least. But thats a pretty good deal for yours
@MeltingRubberZ28
@MeltingRubberZ28 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's why I'd never buy one unless I was going to put a different power train in it
@trillrifaxegrindor4411
@trillrifaxegrindor4411 4 жыл бұрын
72-73 ARE 25-30K
@mjphoto45
@mjphoto45 4 жыл бұрын
Dont get 1980 or 1981. Aluminum rear ends bolts pull out. My first was a 1977. No one wanted to take a picture
@larrydrozd2740
@larrydrozd2740 4 жыл бұрын
I was able to purchase a 1980 version in 2018 for way too cheap, like less than a thousand cheap. That said. The 80 to 82 cars have better seats and interiors. But....these cars are constant maintenance. My car has all the options, cruise, upgraded visors, power locks....etc. Keeping them functioning is a job in itself. Remember, these cars were built and set up for 55mph national speed limits. Swap an overdrive in them if you plan on driving at modern highway speeds. 700 R4 will bolt in if you get the parts from an '82 Even with a 3:07 rear gear, 70 mph is 3000 rpm, now, 3000 rpm is 105 mph. It makes the car. The 80 to 82 are much lighter cars than the earlier versions. They also have the large back glass....which some people hate, but you can actually see out of them better.
@truebetold65
@truebetold65 4 жыл бұрын
Cheap but yet beautiful.
@stoundingresults
@stoundingresults 4 жыл бұрын
That's How I like my women "Cheap and beautiful."
@truebetold65
@truebetold65 4 жыл бұрын
@@stoundingresults 🤣 LOL too funny.
@RickyBoada
@RickyBoada 4 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@rachelhuber798
@rachelhuber798 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get it from???
@frankhild473
@frankhild473 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned two corvettes, a 1991 and a 1981. They are total money pits. If you still want to buy on and spend money to keep them on the road, buy a 1980 or earlier. They don’t have ECM computers, sensors, or digital crap.
@ngamesngames2091
@ngamesngames2091 4 жыл бұрын
Yeahhhh sr increible videoo Ricky!! Esta todo muy bien explicado cada detalle que tiene el corvette y tambien los pequeños secretos, para mi que esta coche que valga 5milo dolares esta muy bien incluso tirado en todo en el estado se be bien y tienes mucho coche por esta candida a mas un V8 ! Muy buen video Broo 👍👍🙌🙌!!
@moisesramirez6796
@moisesramirez6796 3 жыл бұрын
Si
@IrishCarney
@IrishCarney 4 ай бұрын
It's true that the pre-1980 C3s have a weak chin. The 1980-82 C3s solved that with a strong confident chin that looks WAY better. Smart idea to just get a cheaper pre-1980 C3 and add on a 80-82 style stronger chin to upgrade the look.
@enriquesegura6844
@enriquesegura6844 4 жыл бұрын
Corvette has always been a bargain, you always get what you pay for and sometimes more
@havefunbesafe
@havefunbesafe 2 жыл бұрын
A cherry 75 now with t tops and 350/4 speed about $14k now in California
@fitbmx7744
@fitbmx7744 4 жыл бұрын
I am working on a trade to get a 1979 c3 with a 412 that has been really upgraded. The guy can get anyone to buy it because it needs head gaskets after he messed the torquing up installing them.
@camo1276
@camo1276 4 жыл бұрын
Loved the video! Short and sweet! Now I have a bunch of bookmarks for corvettes! Thanks Ricky!
@dave1uofm
@dave1uofm 4 жыл бұрын
As a little kid my dream was to own a c3 corvette. I paid $6,000.00 well maintained. I have a brown interior hate it.
@charlesvillanueva9085
@charlesvillanueva9085 4 жыл бұрын
What city was this filmed in?
@krayziecorvette1896
@krayziecorvette1896 9 ай бұрын
Damn i wish i had a black c3. Looks like a fun car!! I’ve added it to my wishlist though. Maybe it’ll be my birthday gift lol
@MrYurrr
@MrYurrr 4 жыл бұрын
I drove Corvette Stingray C3 454. Great car! Greeting from Riga!
@Sami-lx7mf
@Sami-lx7mf 4 жыл бұрын
Nice Vid how did the front end get lowered?
@CodeeW
@CodeeW 4 жыл бұрын
Looking at an 81 c3 with sidepipes and a custom front end!
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