WHY THE C3 CORVETTE HAS THE BEST MARKET VALUE

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Gaston Rossato

Gaston Rossato

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@bellow6189
@bellow6189 4 жыл бұрын
The C3 Corvettes were the best looking generation in my opinion. Fantastic lines.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful cars indeed!
@Blue-sj7sh
@Blue-sj7sh 3 жыл бұрын
you’re not the only one
@johnnyboy1586
@johnnyboy1586 3 жыл бұрын
C2 for me
@ryanlimbaugh8361
@ryanlimbaugh8361 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely
@sloppy-1-1
@sloppy-1-1 3 жыл бұрын
C3 for convertibles, c2 for coupes!
@MAGAEATSBOOGERS1
@MAGAEATSBOOGERS1 Жыл бұрын
If your tired of it and feeling generous, ill take really good care of it. send it on. those are my favorite, owned two and regret letting the 69 and 74 go, thanks for sharing the 350,350 info
@TH-lb6tu
@TH-lb6tu 4 жыл бұрын
Best looking corvettes are the c3. Hands down
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@jonathannelson4324
@jonathannelson4324 7 ай бұрын
That, then the C7. C8 I don’t like.
@craigscott5661
@craigscott5661 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 72 C3 but it’s a modern 350 fulie with 350HP. 5 spd manual side pipes, high performance suspension, leather, power everything and AC. It’s loud as hell and scares small children and dogs!!!
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Ha! Sounds awesome
@Oahufreediver
@Oahufreediver 3 жыл бұрын
my dad passed away recently, but he left behind a refurbished 69' stingray C3 with 502 chevy big block. all awesome builds!
@Oahufreediver
@Oahufreediver 3 жыл бұрын
sorry 502 chevy crate
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
@@Oahufreediver Hang on to it!! One of the best crate BB they had, GM has discontinued most their old crates, even the 5.3 (2002)
@russellboyd5262
@russellboyd5262 3 жыл бұрын
I own a torch red 1977 corvette,I added long tube hooker headers,high performance intake exhaust,flowmaster 40 mufflers,anfd much,much more.I put 14000 dollars in upgrades,improvements,and replaced parts.It is a head turner,always draws a crowd.If you drive it regularly.and not make it a garage queen,change fluids when needed,it will treat you right for sure.I would like to see more c3 videos,for sure.thanks russ
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
Well said! These were made to be driven regularly or they have problems. CAnt tell that to the garage queen guys. Climate control doesnt mean much.
@mikestlouis5304
@mikestlouis5304 5 жыл бұрын
I have a 69 C3 same color with both tops 427/4 speed with blue interior. It’s absolutely a blast to drive! Great video guys!
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, sounds like a beauty! Thanks for sharing 💪🏁
@studio-flash
@studio-flash 5 жыл бұрын
You lucky person....haaa
@Rebel_Bricks
@Rebel_Bricks 7 ай бұрын
Sounds great! C3 is definitely beautiful.
@electricjerry
@electricjerry 5 жыл бұрын
Hey great vid guys! Love the car... I have the same one in red that I bought 4 years ago, its nice to see your car appreciating. Gateway has about 4 of them nationwide from $32 - 49K. I prefer driving my 70 over my 16... its a statement! Gotta love a chrome bumper Vette!!!
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thank you for sharing
@truebetold65
@truebetold65 4 жыл бұрын
Sir sounds like you have a beauty.. take care of it..and don't sell it.
@hanscramon9040
@hanscramon9040 4 жыл бұрын
The Corvette c3 is a masterpiece of art on four wheels!!
@truebetold65
@truebetold65 3 жыл бұрын
Agree 🇺🇸👍
@jimcolton5269
@jimcolton5269 4 жыл бұрын
I have owned this exact model for 30 years & always puts a smile on my face. It could be the 560 hp small 420 stroker,l put in it. Spectacular cars the c-3 .
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
420, that is a great choice!! SB weight BB torque
@micksterboone4517
@micksterboone4517 4 жыл бұрын
Great cars that are easy to fix and get parts for. Love my '71 base coupe.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@fatehbawany9672
@fatehbawany9672 Жыл бұрын
I wanna get one but I just don’t know anything about older cars
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
@@fatehbawany9672 Then take someone with you who knows C3s VERY well. Not a random car guy there are certain things you need to look for when buying. The avg car guy wont know Get the nicest one you can, if you gotta pay a shop they will bankrupt you
@GunnyNinja
@GunnyNinja 3 жыл бұрын
Man those things are the prettiest of all Vettes. I wish I had one. Wait, I do. Never mind.
@IG-kn6ne
@IG-kn6ne 4 жыл бұрын
RIGHT OFF THE BAT I LIKE THESE GUYS!
@terjebjartheim2262
@terjebjartheim2262 5 ай бұрын
Got a 1969 dark red metallic with sidepipes cab with 427. In mint condition. Lovely cars.
@thevacdude
@thevacdude 4 жыл бұрын
I liked the early '68-'72 C3's. They're such a fun car, wish I had one. Coupe, orange, automatic.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@truebetold65
@truebetold65 3 жыл бұрын
Agree.
@zone47
@zone47 2 жыл бұрын
1970 was a short production year because of the GM strike. I found a matching numbers, running driving 350-350hp 1970 C3 hardtop in a garage sale for $4,500 in the mid 1990s. 42K miles, I should have kept it but the paint was worn and repainting fiberglass sort of spooked me. A good example was only bringing $10-12K back then, so I detailed it and resold it as is. If I had more storage room, I would have kept it.
@bobbybannerman4547
@bobbybannerman4547 5 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL 70 VETTE. THEY HAD A STRIKE THAT YEAR AND THIS YEAR VETTE HAS A LOW PRODUCTION . TAKE CARE
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
Ah interesting. Thank you
@thud9797
@thud9797 8 ай бұрын
Also a strike in 1969 caused 1969 to run late into December 1969 which delayed the start of 1970 production that also caused the low production numbers for 1970.
@RickyBoada
@RickyBoada 5 жыл бұрын
Had no idea about that reverse lockout and seatbelt feature!! Also think the early c3’s will keep getting more and more desirable because of the chrome bumpers. Keep up the good work guys!
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@truebetold65
@truebetold65 5 жыл бұрын
I agree.. absolutely gorgeous.
@michaelstratton6701
@michaelstratton6701 4 жыл бұрын
Not all c3 has chrome bumpers
@canconservative8976
@canconservative8976 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelstratton6701 68-72 Chrome bumpers front and back...73 only on the back.
@michaelstratton6701
@michaelstratton6701 3 жыл бұрын
@@canconservative8976 like I said not all c3 had chrome bumpers, I have a 1980, it's a c3, no chrome bumpers
@markmartin5765
@markmartin5765 Жыл бұрын
I have a LS6 454 clone replica,4 speed convertible,Ontario orange car that could be the best example of a car I can love to drive.
@jg-mtb8057
@jg-mtb8057 3 жыл бұрын
"Kids these days will never know", I'm 18 and own an 77 Corvette
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Enjoy it
@craigroy3713
@craigroy3713 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car. Just in case you wanted to know, your Corvette does not have the deluxe interior. Deluxe interior would have included cut pile carpet( yours has 80/20 loop),wood grain on the door panels and shifter console, and cut pile carpet on the bottom of the door panels. If you check your trim tag located in the drivers side door jam it will have an interior code at the top. 400 is black vinyl and 403 will be black leather. Someone also spray bombed your front grills black. Great car, great video.
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
73 L82 I still have pics of had the nicest original deluxe interior Id ever seen bought it around 2004. Wanted to hang on to it long term for a cruiser but was doing a frame off on my 'El at the time, only so much$
@georgemattar1182
@georgemattar1182 4 жыл бұрын
I have owned two C3 cars. I love them. My current car is a 73 4 speed coupe. Love it. Drive it as much as I can. Did not buy it for investment. Bought it to drive.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@truebetold65
@truebetold65 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and rare🇺🇸👍
@studio-flash
@studio-flash 5 жыл бұрын
I'd take the coupe version of the C3..a 1969 Corvette..forget ferrari..lambo etc..This car looks amazing..even in convertible form. Gorgeous. 1967 and 1969 Corvettes look better than anything out there.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
They have a distinctive design that surly sets them apart
@truebetold65
@truebetold65 4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100 percent.
@HoosierRooster
@HoosierRooster 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful cars very easy to work on I wish I still had mine
@TheGuitaronfire76
@TheGuitaronfire76 6 ай бұрын
You guys should have at least 400k subs. Great show!
@Castrator
@Castrator Жыл бұрын
This is just, such a gorgeous car. It is fun to drive and with that V8 it's just an earmelter. The 1969 ones are my favourites and it's such a shame that there were only 160 or so made with the L88 engine which is speculated to have made over 500 hp. The saddest thing is that this beast was caged because of the regulations and by the end of its run it made only 200 hp, which is good as many other muscle cars were much more regulated and some made around 90 hp. But still, most of the cars made today, even the ones that aren't made to be fast have over 200 hp.
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
Dont let a hp nu,mber make your decision. So much aftermarket support for gen q engines its not even funny. Easy to build a 400 500 hp engine these days
@corvetteman67
@corvetteman67 3 жыл бұрын
1967 Corvette fastbacks and 1972 Corvette convertibles are the most BEAUTIFUL and GREAT Corvettes ever made!
@canconservative8976
@canconservative8976 3 жыл бұрын
70, 71 & 72 are identical except the 72 has amber turn lights on the front.
@peterl4614
@peterl4614 4 жыл бұрын
The 70 had shoulder harnesses, standard though they were independent of the lap belt. It was in a real located behind the seat. It actually comes through a slot in the seat (see 6:16 min out board slot). The lap belt belt has a post where the the shoulder harness engages. If this was factory leather it would/should have wood grained embossed door panels and center console. Also an opened air cleaner without the snorkel style this car is shown with.
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
Mine had those as you described. I can find something to like about most yrs. Late models...have their good points but dont have any raw feel to them. (C5 and newer). C5z C7 GS vert C6Z06 ZR1 are killer.
@dave1uofm
@dave1uofm 4 жыл бұрын
I got a deal on mine slowly restoring her. It's a head turner everywhere I go. Love it!!
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Congrats!
@luz_v_arreola4737
@luz_v_arreola4737 3 жыл бұрын
How much did you get it for ?
@SpringfieldGuy
@SpringfieldGuy 10 ай бұрын
I bought my yellow '70 rag top in the late '80's and it's still sitting in the garage. It's a survivor, 454, 4 sp., WITH AIR CONDITIONING, PS, matching # block, trans, and rear end with a straight body. 10-15 years ago, I saw a nearly identical one advertised for $50K and perhaps I should have sold it then! It's a good 'un!
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
Nah dont sell it. Then what? ANything else is gonna be overpriced, need work etc you already know what you got .Cant replace it? Havent been able to drive mine in yrs (health, $$) but I aint selling. Not done
@SketchyEggs
@SketchyEggs 5 жыл бұрын
A properly sorted c3 handles great (almost as good as a modern car). My 69 is running factory correct suspension, however, I dialed in a lot more caster to increase the on center steering feel. Also, a good set of radials makes a big difference. The car is fairly well balanced and feels very planted even on fast technical roads. However, I've never driven a big block so I would assume the handling would be different. My car is similar to that one in that its 100% numbers matching and original.
@larrydrozd2740
@larrydrozd2740 5 жыл бұрын
Also...KYB shocks are about the best "street" shocks for these cars. Doesn't ruin the ride and really improves the handling. The biggest thing to get used to is you're basically sitting in the back seat ....as compared to a regular car. The rear wheel is 3 inched from your back. The engine set back is much farther so the perspective from the driver seat is not the same....hard to explain but you'll notice something isn't "right"....but you get used to it.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for sharing 💪
@johnbelcastro7239
@johnbelcastro7239 4 жыл бұрын
A big block with aluminum heads and intake, like mine, not only makes tons more of HP but restores the advantage the 350 has in handling.
@GuardedCrown
@GuardedCrown 5 жыл бұрын
Another great vid guys. Gotta love 66-72 C3's. Chromed steel bumpers is where it's at. Your example is a beauty.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@williamsilva1669
@williamsilva1669 5 жыл бұрын
@@GastonRossato 66 and 67 are c2's
@stingray8585
@stingray8585 3 жыл бұрын
My 69 stingray is a hardtop with the t tops with the 427 4 speed, same color as this one.
@forceinduction2591
@forceinduction2591 4 жыл бұрын
To say its the best of the best is an understatement
@truebetold65
@truebetold65 3 жыл бұрын
It's the best 👍🇺🇸
@1HeavyHitr
@1HeavyHitr 5 жыл бұрын
C3's didn't handle? wtf Are you guys talking about. They handle amazing.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
I guess it depends what type of handling we’re talking about. A C3 on the track is not good handling - as a cruiser sure...
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
@@GastonRossato Ancient suspension. Tons of aftermarket support to have them cornering like a slot car. Not much tech back then, guys used clay models, slide rules to design
@bradperry9532
@bradperry9532 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tony and Manolo.....
@reviewbuzz6873
@reviewbuzz6873 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful color
@user-rb1yf4he9q
@user-rb1yf4he9q 9 ай бұрын
Drove a ‘72 coupe w/ 454 & 4 spd from Norfolk , Va. - San Jose, Ca. solo when I was 21 yrs old. What an experience! Besides stopping every 3 hrs for fuel! Definitely not the best handling car, but on the open road it was really something.
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
Great on the open road I agree. In town road like a covered wagon Dont understand how so many convince themselves they cant drive thiers paranoid about everything. Daily drove musclecars all carbd til my 1st work truck around 2000. I never got stranded
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
@@user-rb1yf4he9q Agree....best gauge setup ever...real mechanical/analog gauges. To hear kids claim they got analog is strange. They arent Unless I needed something to commute in a lot with tons of traffic Id still choose older cars for daily driving. Its just too much fun
@user-rb1yf4he9q
@user-rb1yf4he9q Ай бұрын
@@gordocarbo I now have a RS/SS 396 375hp Camaro with missing only 2 options. I take my kids out on nice days and they love when I rev her up at the lights. Was next to a sheriff three weeks ago and he gave my kids the thumbs up! They recognize controlled expression over ego revving. He told me to take off and he wouldn’t chase me down. A fan of muscle!
@canconservative8976
@canconservative8976 3 жыл бұрын
The C3's from 68-72 are in my opinion the pinnacle of the Corvette Stingray design...thin fiberglass, chrome and beautiful SHARP lines... a TIMELESS DESIGN. These cars will surpass 1 million dollars soon, as they are being discovered world wide, and their production numbers are very low... only 10k in 1970... 14k in 71 etc... pure Gems. p.s. I believe that color is Mulsanne Blue... they brought it back in 1988 called Bright Blue.... Gorgeous.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 3 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode! May or may not be a pristine C3 Corvette 😎
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
These will never be million dollar cars, ever! Cheaper than Camaros. Plus....who is the next buyer crowd? Gen Z, millenials dont want anything to do with these old cars. This is why I build to drive and enjoy there aint no "next guy"
@arthurarinbjarnarson6318
@arthurarinbjarnarson6318 Жыл бұрын
Because its the most beautiful Corvett
@truebetold65
@truebetold65 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree 👍
@phillipgarrow2297
@phillipgarrow2297 3 жыл бұрын
The 1968 and 1969 big blocks with 4 speed transmissions are at the top of my list they are a better looking any day than my C7
@aaronloritts3937
@aaronloritts3937 3 жыл бұрын
Great car! I have a silver one, fun to drive!
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Congratulations!
@chuckgannon2380
@chuckgannon2380 4 жыл бұрын
Bought my first vette 2 summers ago. 1976 stingray 42,000 original miles. Tight and clean.paid 5 grand cash. Red with red interior, hate the red interior but love the car..
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Sounds beautiful
@Christopher._M
@Christopher._M 3 жыл бұрын
If you ever want to sell it i am here!
@Logo0593
@Logo0593 4 жыл бұрын
Me and my dad might get a 1976 Corvette to restore but it has been stripped and will be a lot of work, but I'm up for it.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Get ready for a moment you will cherish for the rest of your life. Remember me!
@Nitrodan73
@Nitrodan73 3 жыл бұрын
I restored a 74 with my son. 3 years later it’s 420 hp with 5 speed manual and is very very loud! So fun to drive and gets lots of thumbs ups!
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
Pls...dont buy a fixer vette youll spend 2-3x what you would if you just bought a decent driver. They are still affordable. This goes with any yr, parts cost is high on them
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
@@Nitrodan73 Good for you 2! He will remember that til hes an old man, too Hes a lucky kid to have a father like yourself.
@alexanderspenser4960
@alexanderspenser4960 4 жыл бұрын
Been a fan of C3 since the Mako Shark II, owning a '74 Dark Green & currently a '73 in Classic White. Both convertible, 4 speed, L82. Redoing the suspension, adding sound deadening , new carpet, and simply making sure everything works especially the AC. Factory correct numbers matching, both tops in white. Have a black vinyl top. Anyone has an idea of how the value of the '73 would change if I were to change the color to factory Med. Blue? Whites cars always look like they should have a company logo on the door. Oh yeah, great vid.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
In these cars it does hurt for collectability/value. What does help is if you choose a color that was available in period. Sounds like an awesome car...enjoy!
@nicholas104
@nicholas104 Жыл бұрын
I wish I wasn't so young and broke, or I'd be buying me one of these cars, but I've got more important things to save for sadly. Reality sucks.
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
Keep plugging away, live cheap and be patient. Whatever you do, do NOT knock up any broad, play house or get married Youll never realize your dream.
@cpoyet4107
@cpoyet4107 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome peace of American history!
@richardmikus8205
@richardmikus8205 5 жыл бұрын
Great review on the C3 guys!!
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@paulmoss7940
@paulmoss7940 Жыл бұрын
The weak link in any C3 is the birdcage. If its bad, you have a parts car. Worst thing I hate is the cramped foot room and hot floorboards. Also they are not very stable over 100 mph and not the best ride quality. Still awesome lines and fun to drive. Nothing like a Corvette.
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
Well said, all valid points. Most birdcages have rust they are just old. Owners dont always wanna know. Seen more than 1 guy on forums who paid a forrtune for his frame off dream car only to find it was junk...or had to spend 10k plus to fix it .
@brentoatfield3607
@brentoatfield3607 6 ай бұрын
The chrome bumper years especially 69/70 were the best of the C3
@Wizard-od6yc
@Wizard-od6yc 4 жыл бұрын
I have a numbers matching 72 LT1, silver with red interior, very sharp
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds beautiful! Congratulations
@1972mercurycougar
@1972mercurycougar 3 жыл бұрын
We all get the lap belts thing guys. Grew up on 60s Mustang, Cougar, etc...
@ffas23
@ffas23 3 жыл бұрын
This ‘70 is in very nice shape. This car should have shoulder belts as well as lap belts. The shoulder belt comes through the top back of the seat. They must be disconnected in this car by who ever restored it or a previous owner. Many when they put new leather seat covers on the seats don’t bother to reconnect the lap belts. I did the same with my ‘73 Coupe but they are still there if I ever choose to sell the car.
@user-xv7kp9wd5q
@user-xv7kp9wd5q 4 жыл бұрын
Nice Video. Thank you
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@WashingtonRedskins21
@WashingtonRedskins21 Жыл бұрын
I've got a 69 427/435 4speed Conv-(side pipe car) Is it a good time to sell?
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
I would..little by little the buying pool for these old cars is getting smaller, aging out. Young people want nothing to do with old carbd cars. THey want new, gadgets electric everything etc.
@addisonmorris7655
@addisonmorris7655 4 жыл бұрын
Love this generation I have a 79 l82 so yeah all the stupid emissions crap. Rebuilt everything so I got the hp back
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Enjoy it as much as possible
@epasternak4206
@epasternak4206 4 жыл бұрын
Well I mean look at it! They are beautiful and scream summer time and long road trips, up until fall, then they go to sleep for the winter. If I lived in a warm climate It would be my last car, I think I would just keep it tip top all the time.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@soundmman1516
@soundmman1516 2 жыл бұрын
@ 5:36, “15” years.
@thud9797
@thud9797 8 ай бұрын
Subtracted instead of adding. 🤣
@bsnyder6012
@bsnyder6012 2 жыл бұрын
What was the asking price for this back then?
@austinparker7885
@austinparker7885 4 жыл бұрын
Just bought my c3 for 8k in decent condition with some scratches but a good deal still
@larrydrozd2740
@larrydrozd2740 5 жыл бұрын
That VIN tag on the block should be bare metal, no paint. If its real, it will have factory broach marks from machining. A lot of time when an engine gets rebuilt, they deck the block which wipes off the marks AND the numbers! So people will restamp it. Or...they restamp them to make them a numbers matching engine....which is not good. If you don't care about that stuff and just want to have fun in an older vette......the BEST modification, bar none, that you can do to these cars is an over drive transmission!!! 5 speed manual or a 700-R4/4L60 Auto. It makes everything about the car better. Money well spent modification.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
True it came bare from factory, but 50 years later it’s not uncommon the engine was pulled out and overhauled/repainted.
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
I could care less about an engine stamp. I want the block decked, true all the good stuff done. There are shops with CNC machines that can deck and leave numbers...bet most are faked anyways.
@larrydrozd2740
@larrydrozd2740 Ай бұрын
@@gordocarbo You care If your vehicle is a 1969 L88, that stamp is worth a LOT of money! Yep....some are fake, thats why the real versions are worth fortunes....its also the whole point of NCRS.
@gordocarbo
@gordocarbo Ай бұрын
@@larrydrozd2740 I build my cars so I can enjoy them not for worrying about $. Had all the numbers cars before and when they were up for sale brought NO more money than non. Nobody care..numbers guys would just come, time waste nitpick then lowball same as everyone else. Younger gens dont want these old cars, cant afford them and if they could would put an ls and rubber band tires on them
@larrydrozd2740
@larrydrozd2740 Ай бұрын
@@gordocarbo I RESTORE classic vehicles for a living. I'm being PAID, making a living, by doing the most correct work preserving some of the most iconic vehicles in the country. Thats why they bring them to our shop. Now, if you reread my first post, you will see that I also HAVE FUN with my personal vehicles and modify them so I can enjoy them as I see fit. The money I earn to repair and have fun with my vehicles comes from working on my customers vehicles the correct way so they can win their shows and INCREASE the value of their vehicle. Which means NOT wiping the numbers off just because "we don't care about that stuff". We're being paid to care. There's nothing wrong with enjoying your vehicle, just like theres nothing wrong with wanting the most historically correct vehicle. Which is exactly what I pointed out in my first post. Read it......
@ephraimfink9010
@ephraimfink9010 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 1978 Silver Anniversary which makes up for it being a later C3. All original which is more and more important.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 3 жыл бұрын
Hold on tight to it!
@mollyhatchet7075
@mollyhatchet7075 Жыл бұрын
THIS IS 2ND FIDDLE TO THE LT-1 . REALLY OF THESE CARS THE 1968-69 427 TRI-POWER AND THE 1970 LT-1 IS MY FAVORITE . AFTER 1972 THE PARTY WAS OVER . 1969 L88 HARD TOP IN MANACO ORANGE BLACK INT IS MY FAVORITE ..
@gadsdonflag4289
@gadsdonflag4289 3 жыл бұрын
My '68 Roadster had a 427 / 4 spd and it was all stock.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a beautiful car. Did you see one of our latest videos on the 68 427/435?
@gadsdonflag4289
@gadsdonflag4289 3 жыл бұрын
@@GastonRossato I owned it back in the late '70s so it was still in great condition. Wish I still had it. I currently have an '81 with the rare factory 4spd and a GORGEOUS '82 Collector Edition with only 24,600 actual miles! No I haven't seen that video.....can you post the link?
@crawford323
@crawford323 Жыл бұрын
What is the definition of a "Numbers Matching Car." Does this include the alternators, water pump, radiator fan set up? Or is it just a reference to power train? Can you have a numbers matching corvette where the heads and intake and ignition changed? What is the difference between a numbers matching and a Survival car?
@thud9797
@thud9797 8 ай бұрын
All the other parts can be changed to get the right numbers but matching numbers to many means the VIN stamp on the engine and transmission match the VIN of the car. At the assembly plant just before the engine and transmission assembly is installed a worker stamped a derivative of the VIN onto the engine block and transmission and these numbers can't be faked after the fact unless you commit fraud.
@alexbedel6320
@alexbedel6320 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 79 with a 76 engine in it. Wonderful car.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Congrats and thank you for watching
@alexbedel6320
@alexbedel6320 4 жыл бұрын
@@GastonRossato your welcome wonderful video
@manontheroad3297
@manontheroad3297 4 жыл бұрын
Sweet Vette
@FarisMiz
@FarisMiz 5 жыл бұрын
I notice the side mirror is only on driver's side. Is that normal ?
@GuardedCrown
@GuardedCrown 5 жыл бұрын
They were a GM dealer installed item later on in the 1973 production run. But they didn't leave the factory with a passenger side mirror.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
Yes it is
@markprather7424
@markprather7424 5 жыл бұрын
My 68 has only drivers side.
@Kennykoo65
@Kennykoo65 5 жыл бұрын
Passenger side mirror is a relatively newer standard feature for autos, like shoulder belts and antilock brakes. In my 59 Ford F100, there is no key hole on the driver’s side door exterior. The idea was for safety, you unlocked the car from the passenger side and scooted over to the driver side. This kept you out of the driver side next to passing cars.
@michaelstratton6701
@michaelstratton6701 5 жыл бұрын
Yup
@1972mercurycougar
@1972mercurycougar 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, distinctive for sure. And 4 circle tail lamps, let youngsters even know, that Chevelle, Camaro, were related at Chevrolet.
@Kennykoo65
@Kennykoo65 5 жыл бұрын
That reverse lockout is from the M21 transmission. Same jn the 2nd gen Camaro.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know. Thanks for sharing
@micksterboone4517
@micksterboone4517 5 жыл бұрын
My '71 has the M20 with reverse lockout.
@michael1294
@michael1294 5 жыл бұрын
Yep my 79 Camaro has the lockout
@thud9797
@thud9797 8 ай бұрын
All manuals had this. The transmission had to be in reverse or the key could not be removed from the ignition.
@Verttime364
@Verttime364 4 жыл бұрын
They 1970 350 350 HP is the L-46 motor car the other 350 for that year model is the rare L-T1 350 370 hp
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@robertmorris3639
@robertmorris3639 6 ай бұрын
C3 Corvette is just plain sexy 🤪
@jimardizoni3453
@jimardizoni3453 11 ай бұрын
C3 have risen the fastest because no one can afford the ones we really want .
@ckstaff
@ckstaff 5 жыл бұрын
So for the heck of it, I saw the offer price on this car and just curious as to what would a big block 427 bring in comparison if this car had a big block.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
Big blocks definitely bring a premium (matching numbers). There was several HP options, the higher the HP the more the premium
@ckstaff
@ckstaff 5 жыл бұрын
@@GastonRossato Guess I should have been more specific. I have a 69 L68, 427-400. About 5-6 years ago Haggerty valued it around $74,000. Have not looked into it or trending values since. Guess I am just asking out of curiosity, is all.
@Drake_4
@Drake_4 2 жыл бұрын
Car Experts in the comments, is a C3 1981 Worth it
@gcm9820
@gcm9820 3 жыл бұрын
C3 s the most recognizably Corvette that there is, nothing stands out like it, designed ahead of its time, lucky i have one all stock and i have a 2003 Anniversary Edition that is beauty but my C3 is something else (1981)..
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds stunning! Thank you for sharing
@amarqzm5082
@amarqzm5082 4 жыл бұрын
Even tho c3 was under powered it’s still the best looking
@truebetold65
@truebetold65 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe the later 74 and older but the earlier models, many, were the fastest yet even till this day, 11s, 12s and 13 second big blocks and small.
@NoPrivateProperty
@NoPrivateProperty 3 жыл бұрын
I think the 68-72 are just as good looking as earlier cars. comes down to individual condition, stance, color and wheels. they are all that close. blonds, brunette, or red head. Ginger or Mary Ann
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. We just got a new 68, big block, tri-power car! Maybe we’ll do a video too
@ana-loudmaker
@ana-loudmaker 7 ай бұрын
You guys look too large for that car.
@djrowe10
@djrowe10 3 жыл бұрын
Sadly 75 years to wait for c8 rear engine and will be flushed down the drain due to mandatory electric power motors. Can't wait to see you guys testing the future electric corvette. Hopefully the government doesn't ban all gas powered vehicles in my lifetime.
@briangardner5905
@briangardner5905 11 ай бұрын
Cars without shoulder belts are DANGEROUS!!!
@thud9797
@thud9797 8 ай бұрын
Shoulder belts standard on Coupe beginning in 68 but remained optional on Convertible thru 75.
@franciscozuniga7039
@franciscozuniga7039 5 жыл бұрын
Hello from chile 🇨🇱
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
Hola Chile!
@franciscozuniga7039
@franciscozuniga7039 5 жыл бұрын
@@GastonRossato Pelase, Upload your videos with Spanish subtitles
@bruceshelton1498
@bruceshelton1498 4 жыл бұрын
Good video Are Ui located in Miami
@tomb5396
@tomb5396 2 жыл бұрын
32 years back, my brother had a 69 convertible , mild cam/headers, you could bake a potato off the floor. only colour a vette should be... red!
@1972mercurycougar
@1972mercurycougar 5 жыл бұрын
Seat belts were not mandated in Wisconsin, in till the '90s. If your parents abstained, you abstained. Many get the regulation, but don't appreciate the Fed's, mandating anything. We still don't have to wear, a helmet in Wisconsin, while driving our cycles, but it's recommended. That's better, and the way, it should be.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thank you. We don’t need helmets in Florida either.
@timgarrett2049
@timgarrett2049 5 жыл бұрын
Does this include rest-o-mods?
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
That can devalue a car, but if it’s a show quality or we’ll know builder it could make it desirable
@boskans7800
@boskans7800 4 жыл бұрын
Guess I'm old school!!! New vettes are just ugly to me!!
@micaelrahm2145
@micaelrahm2145 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice car!
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jarmominkkinen2450
@jarmominkkinen2450 5 жыл бұрын
Orginal newer Boring.Have C3 modifaid Twin Turbos Efi Pepe Estrada Rear End 12 bult.31 splines drive shafs weery strång.Street car..Fanny touy.Standing 25 years in may garage.Wating four paiting.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
Nice! Sounds amazing...congrats
@crawford323
@crawford323 Жыл бұрын
What cars of that era were known for good handling? We never knew better. We just learned to drive well what we had. I personally think front wheel drive car stink especially if you accelerate in a turn and break the front wheels loose. In the ditch you go. Where as a a rear wheel drive can push the front around the corner if you know what you are doing. Most of the cars back then had mushy front suspension and a lot of body roll. If you want to see terrible, look at the Ford Torino of the day. It takes a special skill to drive junk. Those boys are just spoiled.
@luz_v_arreola4737
@luz_v_arreola4737 3 жыл бұрын
HELP!!! Someone is trying to sell me on for $10K. Its not in all good condition. It needs paint, it needs some new restoration inside the vehicle. & something with the transmission. Do you guys think thats a good deal? I do hear these cars will increase in value. So i dont know what to do ... HELPPP
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 3 жыл бұрын
Hard to say without seeing the car. I understand it’s in poor condition, but is it original or previously restored? Original engine? What engine? Could be a desirable combo...too many factors to consider.
@tylerisadumb
@tylerisadumb 3 жыл бұрын
Cars have really gotten bigger over the years, huh?
@johnroberts5285
@johnroberts5285 4 жыл бұрын
11:1 compression. How does it run on today's pump gas?
@NoPrivateProperty
@NoPrivateProperty 3 жыл бұрын
you can hear it pinging as they pull away from light
@GRIANMEDIA
@GRIANMEDIA 4 жыл бұрын
Did they say 1970 was the first year for standard transmission? That's such a lie. Plenty of 1968 1969 with standard transmissions, if not the majority.
@thud9797
@thud9797 8 ай бұрын
Very true and believe it was not until 1971 that the automatic outsold the manual transmission.
@joefw2446
@joefw2446 3 ай бұрын
No he said the 4 speed became standard equipment starting with the 70 model. Before the 3 speed manual was standard equipment.
@alfredvara1385
@alfredvara1385 2 жыл бұрын
Not a big fan of the new ones European look no front end
@speeddemon8438
@speeddemon8438 4 жыл бұрын
Guys this isn’t a new discovery 😂
@jackstonge2299
@jackstonge2299 10 ай бұрын
Is this Car for Sale?
@steveflor9942
@steveflor9942 9 ай бұрын
It is remarkable that Chevrolet made essentially the same chassis from 1963 to 1983. NOT in a good way.
@Ron-hj1or
@Ron-hj1or 5 жыл бұрын
👍
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@tomfaltash9634
@tomfaltash9634 3 жыл бұрын
The most preferred was the 427 or the 454. This vette listed was considered a ladies corvette
@raywalteroutdoors
@raywalteroutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Link doesn't give price
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 3 жыл бұрын
The car sold, I’m sorry
@raywalteroutdoors
@raywalteroutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
@@GastonRossato lol it's ok. I just got home from looking at buying one. I saw this video and just wondered what this gem sold for.
@GastonRossato
@GastonRossato 3 жыл бұрын
In two weeks another C3 video will be going live. This car is a 68, NCRS award winning, big block, tri-powered car. Different budget, but I’m happy to share more if you are intrested. Thank you
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