hail to the king of the road!
02-02-05, 04:51 PM
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hail to the king of the road!
1 of my girlfriends used to sport a ride like this. what a beauty! but... only 190 horsepower , or the other choise is 350? there's a big gap there!
First model year to be built in two locations, Bowling Green, Kentucky and St Louis.
Only one engine offered - 350 cid V-8 with 190 hp.
Last year to have a manual transmission available until 1984.
Power drivers seat available on the 1981 Corvette.
1981 Corvette PRODUCTION:
40,606 coupes
BASE PRICE:
$16,258
BASE STYLES:
Sport Coupe
BASE ENGINE:
350 cubic inches, 190 horsepower
ENGINE OPTIONS:
350/190
First model year to be built in two locations, Bowling Green, Kentucky and St Louis.
Only one engine offered - 350 cid V-8 with 190 hp.
Last year to have a manual transmission available until 1984.
Power drivers seat available on the 1981 Corvette.
1981 Corvette PRODUCTION:
40,606 coupes
BASE PRICE:
$16,258
BASE STYLES:
Sport Coupe
BASE ENGINE:
350 cubic inches, 190 horsepower
ENGINE OPTIONS:
350/190
02-02-05, 05:39 PM
#3
Lexus Fanatic
Older 'Vettes are in high demand as collector's cars. The body style you see here ( the C3 ) was built from 1968 to 1982.....there was no 1983 as such because the C4 was introduced as an 1984 model.
The fiberglass body is one of the reasons for the demand for used ' Vettes because, of course, it prevents body rust, dents, and corrosion. However, if it DOES need any kind of repair or paint, that can be quite expensive. ( Just ask insurance companies ! )
Used ' Vettes also take a lot of time and effort keeping everything screwed together. They are notorious rattle-and-squeak cars from body shake, chassis flex, and loosely attached parts. T-Top models can quickly develop air and water leaks overhead.
The fiberglass body is one of the reasons for the demand for used ' Vettes because, of course, it prevents body rust, dents, and corrosion. However, if it DOES need any kind of repair or paint, that can be quite expensive. ( Just ask insurance companies ! )
Used ' Vettes also take a lot of time and effort keeping everything screwed together. They are notorious rattle-and-squeak cars from body shake, chassis flex, and loosely attached parts. T-Top models can quickly develop air and water leaks overhead.
02-02-05, 07:12 PM
#5
Speaks French in Russian
WOW these are nice. My friends dad back home had the WETTEST Black Stingray I have ever seen in my life. It seriously was like a mirror. That thing was always in the garage. He was fully restoring it. He told us that it wasnt near to being completed as far as cosmetically. But the only thing he pointed out to was was a chrome trim around the windshield and he was pissed about it. This guy sure loved that car. I honestly dont think he drove that car. It just sat in the garage looking soooo sweet.
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02-03-05, 06:22 AM
#9
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Originally Posted by Seize
I've always had a thing for the earlier model vettes...those curves just make the car so damn sexy!!
Check this one out.
Check this one out.
02-03-05, 06:56 AM
#10
Lexus Fanatic
If you like the curves on that one check out the 'Vette Mako Shark concept from the 1960's
http:www.corvettelegends.com/mako.htm
http:www.corvettelegends.com/mako.htm
02-03-05, 07:29 AM
#11
Super Moderator
Originally Posted by mmarshall
If you like the curves on that one check out the 'Vette Mako Shark concept from the 1960's
http:www.corvettelegends.com/mako.htm
http:www.corvettelegends.com/mako.htm
Thanx for the link 
