Just curious to see how long everyone has been holding onto these cars?

4 years! :cheers:

I bought mine in November of 2007. 1981.

I bought my 1976 new and it has about 75000 miles on it and it is still original.

I have had my 70 since early in 99, about 9 years now I guess.

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Bought my 79 in 83. Still have it Was mint then. Now it needs to be brought back to showroom condition. My 81 is still in great shape although I don't drive it much, except for no rain days, when I have time. They are both garage kept.

I baught mine in March of 06. It had sat under a tree for 23 years. I am the second owner. Tracking down the documintation has taken the longest. I would not give mine (ROSEMARY) up for nothing!

Bought my 1968 in 1971.

1980 - 28 years, 455,000 miles

I got mine oct 07. It sat for 4 years in this guys yard. I have almost finished the interior and now it is having the trans rebuilt.

I bought my '76 new in April '76.
Shortly it will be 32 years!!!!

I bought my '69 3 years ago

I bought my Vette in 2000

I bought my '75 about 5 yrs ago.

6 or 7 years now! Never really thought about it till now.

Frank

Bought my first vette, 1/7/69. A 69 convert. Orange/black
Next was my 75. A 75 convert. Bought that 7/7/75. Sliver/silver
Now I have my 79. Got it 1/7/99. Black/cream
I like sharks.

Got my 78 in Jan of last year,it had been in storage in a cave for 14 years.

Bought my '72 vert in spring '95, was an old show car garage kept, paint is tired, so am I, nothing stock from wheels to roof, not nuttin..:cheers:

This May I'll have had my '80 for 12 years. :cheers:

had my 1969 since 1998

The PO was a next door neighbor- He bought it in '71. I've been working on it since then. He turned 71 last year and offered it to me. He said he couldn't bear seeing one of his kids get it. I couldn't pass it up. So, I've got a 69 that I've known since '71, but owned since October '07.

I bought my 77 in 1993.

Had my 81 since 6 Sept 2002. 5 years, 6 months and 11 days, but who's counting.....

Bought my 75 last July. I told my wife about 12 years ago I would one day own a C3. I thought I would wait until kids were all raised and gone but who wants to be an old man driving a 75 Stingray around town.

A 1972 Steel Cities Gray Firethorn Coupe.

69K original miles

Nice and original!!

Bought in 2001 retirement gift to myself :lol:

Got Me80C3 in Nov. of '04.
Bubba got it from a police impound, had no engine or tranny. He put in a 350 and M-22, but didn't do such a good job. :(
I dropped a 454 in last year, upgraded the suspension, and am still goin' through what Bubba goofed up. :willy_nilly:
A lot of nicer Vettes out there, but ah luvs Me80C3! :cheers:

I got mine after a deployment about 6 months ago, and I've loved every sec of it!! it has given me trouble but it has been a blast asking questions here and trying to fix stuff on my own:party: :burnout:

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Bought my 82 last october from florida. :cheers:

23yrs,and a ton of money later.I am still not done with it.

I have had my 70 since early in 99, about 9 years now I guess.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/Eddie70/IMG_4055Small.jpg

Thats a beautiful car!!! I go to Bristol every year for both NASCAR weekends. Its A great track!!!!

I got my 79-L82 last year... Will keep long time...

I bought my '77 on 7-31-04 with just over 63k all-original miles on her and as of today, she has 64.7k miles.:thumbsup:

I bought mine in 1975! It's a '71 LT1 Stingray Covertable.
Here's a website of pics after my son crashed it:
http://67.188.52.213/photos/vett/
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4/18/08 41,000 miles

I just got mine 2 weeks ago...

I got mine last June 2 days after my B-day (26th) so I haven't even owned it for a whole year yet but I can remember riding in it when I was 7ish so ive been around this car for a while. I can already tell that ill have this car for a very long time.:patriot:

Bought my 72 Coupe in 2001

I've owned this C3 for nearly 8 years after my father gave me the Vette. He was the original owner back in 1974 when my mother and him made their first brand new car purchase a Vette. The speedo hasn't worked in years but last shows 178,000 miles! I'm sure its over 200,000 now.

I baught mine 70 corvette convertible 1990. In Meinz (Germany), from an amarican soldier.:patriot: :patriot: :burnout:
Greeting from Germay
Bernd

I have owned my 73 since 1980. I had the body off restoration done two years ago and had the paint stripped and redone this past winter. I plan on being cremated when I die and have a bag of my ashes taped by my build sheet on top of my new quanta gas tank.

I had an 84 corvette, but after awhile I wanted a convertible, so I traded the 84 in as a down payment for my wife's new car. I was saving up for a C-4 convertible when my brother in California called and needed money, being my brother I couldn't say no. I gave him a third of what I had saved up, knowing I wouldn't see the payback. My wife (30-years) always wanted a diamond ring and after her mother passed away I spent another third of my "Corvette fund" on a new ring for her. She had earned it. She took two years off work to care for her mother who had cancer. I then came to the conclusion that I would not get my C-4 convertible. Three weeks after I purchased the ring I won some money in the lottery. I put two-thirds away for retirement and used the rest to purchase a 1972 454 Corvette convertible. The C-3 corvette was always my favorite corvette. I did my homework, looked at a lot of C-3's and came to the conclusion that I wanted a 72 convertible, but it had to be a big-block. When I met the gentelman selling the car and saw that Ontario Orange paint (my favorite color), original engine with a four speed, I knew it was going home with me. The seller did a body on restore and it's in mint condition. I have owned my 72 Corvette for a year and thank God everyday for my luck. My friends say good things happen to good people, I guess they're right. Take a look at "My Gallery" to see my car. Thanks, efkono

Bought my 73 May 12th 1974 34 years 2days 12 hours 22 min ago Seems like only yesterday!:thumbsup:

vettemanjoe73

I have had my 77 for 8 years and I love it.

I swapped an 80s model Jaguar for my 75 last August. The vet had been sitting in Oregon next to someone barn for almost 7 years and who said a fiberglass car can't rust. :banghead: I'm currently in the process of removing the front half of the bird cage and both floor boards.:smack:

I have had my '71 driver for 21 years, before the kids came!

:cheers: :cheers: I have had my '71 driver for 21 years...before the kids came! I can't part with it...

I bought a all original 70 convert in 84. I still have the car. Last year I bought a 2001 and have no intention of getting rid of either one of my cars.

Bought mine in Nove 07 it was in a customers garage he started restoring it 10 years ago got married had kids and there it sat. made him an offer he could not refuse.

3 weeks. Love it. :willy_nilly:

Love your vette man. Great color

http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettephotos/data/500/medium/DSC03647.JPG

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Bought 1980 in 1980 and still have in stock running trim

Bought my 72 roadster on 8/7/74. Coming up on 34 years. Have just turned 59,000 miles. Have made a few positive mech. changes such as holley dbl. pumper, edelbrock man. Have kept all my replaced parts so have all originals. 350 base engine/4 speed, White with black vinyl int. am/fm, remove. hardtop, P03's, orig. never used spare, stainless exh. sys., no pwr. steering or brakes, the list goes on and on. The world will part with me before I part with my vette!

Owned my 78 for 9 weeks now:driving: http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm85/jetdoc69/Picture054.jpg

Got back from Viet Nam in 1969, bought a new 1969 Vette in Feb. 1970. traded in 1965, got 2500 and paid 4200 for the new one. Over 300K miles, frame on restro, new motor, 400 crank, .040 bore, Edlebrock duel 500 CFM carbs and intake, custom grind American cam, Hooker long headers, 2 1/2 inch SS exausts, Edlebrock 74 cc high RPM heads, Original Am. Racing coke bottle alum 8 1/2 inch rims, BFG F-50 on front, G-50 on rear. Elec. eginiton, 4 row alum radiator w/2 elec. fans, Edlebrock high flow water pump, being tuned and finished by OC C.A.R.S. in Lake Forest. Paint, fire mist red,

68 roadster, 2 years ago in march

A year and a half, it's a 78. Spent most of my time working on it and it's great!

I`ve owned my 77 for 10 yrs. now

Have had my L-79 '68 'Vert since June of '74; my '68 coupe (now supercharged) since 1988 and my '69 L-71 coupe since '95.

I bought my '76 new in May of '76.

Good question, not even a year yet!

Just curious to see how long everyone has been holding onto these cars?
Hello.
I have a 1976 L82/4speed I purchased in 1980, Then in 1988 I Converted it in to a Convertible with a 1982 front and rear bumper covers, Then in 1999 in installed a 540 cid Big Block with a BDS 8-71 blower and a TH 350 Transmission, I sill have the car today.
David Steele

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Just curious to see how long everyone has been holding onto these cars?

I bought my 1977 in 1983 it has 42,000 miles it.:cheers:

12 Years

I had an 84 corvette, but after awhile I wanted a convertible, so I traded the 84 in as a down payment for my wife's new car. I was saving up for a C-4 convertible when my brother in California called and needed money, being my brother I couldn't say no. I gave him a third of what I had saved up, knowing I wouldn't see the payback. My wife (30-years) always wanted a diamond ring and after her mother passed away I spent another third of my "Corvette fund" on a new ring for her. She had earned it. She took two years off work to care for her mother who had cancer. I then came to the conclusion that I would not get my C-4 convertible. Three weeks after I purchased the ring I won some money in the lottery. I put two-thirds away for retirement and used the rest to purchase a 1972 454 Corvette convertible. The C-3 corvette was always my favorite corvette. I did my homework, looked at a lot of C-3's and came to the conclusion that I wanted a 72 convertible, but it had to be a big-block. When I met the gentelman selling the car and saw that Ontario Orange paint (my favorite color), original engine with a four speed, I knew it was going home with me. The seller did a body on restore and it's in mint condition. I have owned my 72 Corvette for a year and thank God everyday for my luck. My friends say good things happen to good people, I guess they're right. Take a look at "My Gallery" to see my car. Thanks, efkono
That's a great story, I'm glad you found what you were looking for. Good things do happen to good people.
David Steele

Thanks David. I'm really enjoying my car. Take Care, Ed

40 Years This Nov! I am the original owner of a 1969 coupe. I bought the car in Nov of 1969. I am curious to know if there are any other original owners out there. I'm am now working on restoration.
I need a manual window regulator or someone who repairs them. (drivers side)

Thanks

Just curious to see how long everyone has been holding onto these cars?
Bought my 78 4spd in 2006 from a used car lot owner. One of his personal collections and was looking to liquidate. Was in ok shape, but I have fully restored it in/out and given it some modern upgrades. It's not original anymore, but who cares! It looks fully original from the outside, but once you pop the hood, originality goes out the window- I ripped out all of that smog equipment and let my baby breathe... lot's of blood, sweat and tears (of frustration), but now I have a real head turner that runs 12:50's in the 1/4 mile and is a total sleeper. About 500 hp with a Tremec 5 spd conversion (transmission) and sounds like it wants to kill something. I also owned an 81 in 1986 but soon had to sell it (because I was only 23) and the insurance was killing me, but I knew I would someday get another C3- my wife loves the car also- we originally dated in that very 81 vette! Mark my words- C3's are coming back strong- a 69 convertible went for $75,000 at Barrett Jackson's auction just last year. Another 73 convertible went for $65,000 (not original) at a local Orlando auction this year! I have about $30,000 in mine with all the upgrades, but why on God's green Earth would I ever sell something so dear? -Daddybugs

Bought my 76 overses in the spring of 76 and picked it up when I got home in that summer.

I bought my 73 4-speed right out of high school and drove it almost exclusively while I went to college. That was 21 years ago. It has been through a lot since then (small engine fire-shop's fault, nose slammed into wall-mechanic's fault, broken halfshaft-my fault!) and the car has had my blood, sweat, and tears, literally, all over it at one time or another. Now its pretty fixed up and in great shape, and I have added a new stereo sytem, four functional taillights, and put in leather seats from a 94 Vette which was a bit of a tight squeeze. I am 6'5" and I don't so much as get in the car, as wear it! Here are a few pics, some with my 2000.

Big T

An 81 black beauty I've had for 3 weeks. I always wanted a Vette. I sold a perdy 82 Silverado, A perdy 1984 Z28 and a $2500 Browning 1963 Belgium made shotgun.
The car needs allot less work than My Z did. I will keep my black beauty till my dying days. I retired early because of a severe back injury but i shall make it perfectly original and leave it to my Grandson.
I have never in my life driven a car that was so much fun.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2344400760103170910KmqaFV

i got the first 76 in 77.:driving:
then i got a 84 in 86:yay:
then we got a 94 in 94:burnout:
then i got my second 76 in 2005 this one needs some work :drool5:
piper.

I bought my 82 vette in 1988 from a Corvette dealer. So, I have now owned it for 20 years and love driving my vette still!

This actually was ment for another thread,but wouldn't post kept saying not logged in.I accidently post on this thread and noticed this morning then copied to intended thread and that worked. But I have owned since FEB 05 .well this is the third try? it all started when I decided I wanted a corvette (75). my buddy had this awsome red one.drove it once and said I would buy it some day. well that day came so I dished out 8000 and drove to NY and back in march with my new vet.well got it registered and wentr for a ride. Made it 7 miles and she started coughing and died. well made it to my brothers and proceded to install everything under the hood that would make it run.3 days later I changed the fuel pump and away we go. driving home that night with sister in for the ride ,the lights decide to go out driving down the hyway.they came back on a minute later.well over the course of the next 6 weeks I put radiator for overheating ,brakes becuase they stopped working,new rubber fuel lines,a couple of vacum lines and new exhaust system.rode for 2 days and startedblowing u joints 3 then i said enough, took thebody off and the frame split in half.now three years later ,a new addition,porch,yard lanscaped and finally the bathroom is done.I'm finishing up the restoration learned alot from a lot of people.learned to say no to the better half and relized that a finish date will get here on its own. but will take the time needed to finish it right no sense in rushing now.
good thing I bought this from a buddie can you imagine what i would have to do if it was a stanger.
No regrets can't wait to drive it

aquired in 1970. Front ended, so i made a tilt front. cut the rear end made A pickup out of it got rearneded made a coupe out of it. will send photos when I can figure out how to do it. Gerry

Very interesting bunch of stories and alot of commitment to a great generation of Vetts. Got mine kind of unexpectedly in July of 04. One of the best things that has ever happened to me. Not another car I would rather own...We're drive'n the best looking vetts ever built. :burnout:

Bought my 75 Roadster in 77, 2nd owner, as a basket case. Touched it up with an Ecklers kit and other parts, changing to an 80's style in '05. Now at 57K miles and still sweet and sassy.

1980 - 28 years, 455,000 miles

That can't be true. All you have to do is watch TV to see that GM and the rest to the American auto mfg's have never built a quality car. How could you possibly have a 28 year old car with over 50 miles on it?:doh:

I bought my 69 in 1969 at Berzals Chevrolte in Catskill NY. Actually ordered it, Cam Am White with emerald green Interior. 350/350 4 speed. Miss those were the days of Camaros, Chevelles, Gtos, 442s, Roadrunners and Mustangs...

What is sad is the car has an "antique " license plate on it and I'm older than the **** car! Wahts that make me? When I go, I want to drive if off the cliff like Thelma and Lousise

Picked It up in August of 08. Dark Blue 1980 L48 - all numbers match. I have wanted a corvette since 1962 when I turned 16. I had the money but my father said no way. Went to college, got married, had children and it just didn't seem practical. In July 08 guy had one sitting in his driveway for 7 years - not even started. He said get it out of the drive and I will make you a great deal. After cleaning all the fluids, new brake system and tires I still have less in it that most people do in a 4-wheeler or bass boat. I love driving it. I know an 80 isn't on anybody's list of must have Corvettes but it is ours now and we love it.

Had it since Memorial Day this year. It had116,000 miles on it. I add 2,000 this year. Now I have pulled the 4 speed transmission to rebuild it over the winter.

I have had mine for 6 years when I bought it with wrecked front and back end. :burnout:

4 years!!!

Got my 1980 aug of this year, Dream car for me.I have been a vett fan since i drove one when i was 16, now i have it:thumbsup3: :cheers:

I bought my '75 in March of 1975, off the showroom floor. It now has 20,200 miles,
and all original.

I bought my '75 in March of 1975, off the showroom floor. It now has 20,200 miles,
and all original.

Cool! Got any pics?:thumbsup3:

Bought my 1980 Aug this year.Just rolled up40,000 miles.

bought my 76 from my bro in 1989. I think he had it for about 5 years. The car is unbreakable!!!

'71 vert:burnout:

Had it since 2004,second owner, 78, Enjoying it very much

Bought the 70 BB (aka RamJet) back in 71
The 69 BB vert has been in my family since 74
The 70 LT-1 was purchased back in 84

Bullshark

Bought the 70 BB (aka RamJet) back in 71
The 69 BB vert has been in my family since 74
The 70 LT-1 was purchased back in 84

Bullshark

Wow, we got some old farts in here...I thought I had mine a long time...(June of '74):cheers:

Hey G.... I didn't even mention the BB 67 Vert w/AC I bought back in 68. Stolen on Cristmas Eve 69. Paid $3400 for it. :doh:

Bullshark

Hey G.... I didn't even mention the BB 67 Vert w/AC I bought back in 68. Stolen on Cristmas Eve 69. Paid $3400 for it. :doh:

Bullshark
Man, that must have hurt....$3,400 is exactly what I paid for my '68 vert in '74. I looked at a few C-2's that were much less expensive than what I paid for my '68. If I had only known......

my first vette 1981 biege/ dark bronze painted two tone in st louis one color code on trim tag built october 1980 have the car one month learned alot about vettes from this site

We bought the 72 in August of this year and the 71 three weeks later.

Bought my 1975 new in May 1975 two weeks out of college----$5 down!!!! Just turned over 100,000 miles.

Just won my 1977 vette this last summer and am really getting involved in making it look better in the interior and dressing the engine. Runs great and looks great. Plan to keep it awhile.

I rescued my 80 C3 from IOWA, and she seems very grateful for it to me. She is in rough condition but after talking to her I have found that she wants to be a one of a kind C3 with new a soul. You see she has not gotten the respect she has been desiring. She told me that she wants an LS7:DTS-smilie:, a T56, and a lot of rubber in the rear. I wonder if she is requesting a tubbed rearend? I asked her if she would mind going topless and she came back with most definitely:drool5:. So any help my fellow C3 owner can give would be very helpful and appreciated. :thumbsup:

i got mine about 5 munths ag needs lots of work

Just curious to see how long everyone has been holding onto these cars?

I bought my car second hand 1982 Corvette from a Corvette used car dealer here locally. I have owned it now since May 1988 and have approximately 153, 000 miles on it and it had about 46,000 miles on it when I bought it.

bought my 79 in '84...so I guess that makes it 24 years....(**** I'm old) as my wife always says "I'll be going before that **** car of yours goes'.....and she's right!

I baught mine 70 corvette convertible 1990. In Meinz (Germany), from an amarican soldier.:patriot: :patriot: :burnout:
Greeting from Germay
Bernd

will you get to bring it back to the u.s.a . when you get out ? hate to leave a classic like that on that side of the big pond. :patriot:
piper

we got our first 76 in 77 it had 23,000 miles on it . drove it for 9 years ,when we traded it off it had about 150,000 we traded for one of the german sport cars worst mistake.:willy_nilly: i bought the next 76 in 2005 it needs some tlc.:cheers: piper.

I bought mine almost 15 yrs ago. Just had a pro shop total re-build cost me $73,000.00 I took out the L48 & it now has a 383 stroker with 425hp/450 lb torque. It gets fed by a 750 double pumper & 2 1/2" pipes take it away.

I got my 73 in 2003. It sat in a garage since 1984 and had the 84 plate and window stickers. It was bought new by a rural postman and had 100000 miles on it. I had it running by days end...but it only had 7 cylinders. I spent a year on the drivetrain and everything mechanical and she is alive!!!
Will :burnout:

:goodpost:
So My 80 is coming back to life. Maybe I should call it Lazarus? Vette Brake and Products (VBP) just sent me this really cool catalog with a package, inside the first 2 or 3 pages, in it that replaced all of the suspension front and rear with C3 fitting C5/6 suspension system. All for less then $6k. Everything from the master cylinder to the sway bar in the rear. Unless I hear about a better supplier - I'm getting this package and setting my baby up and on the road again. Is this a good plan or is there better? This package seems to demonstrate that several people in the VBP team have put their heads together and really thought of everything. It really impressed me - to say the least.:DTS-smilie:

VBP is a great supplier. Prices good, delivery prompt, and the engineering sound. Bought their rack and pinon steering for mine, and like it. Compare VBP to Ecklers suspension packages-probably make you feel even more ready to spring!

Bought my 68 in October of '89

Bought my 82, 2 1/2 yrs. ago.:thumbsup:

Bought my '72 roadster in August of '73 from it's 1st owner who was going thru a divorce. It had 7,000 miles and I gave him $4,250.00 in cash. A year later, I bought a removable hardtop for it for $250. It's a base 350, 4 speed, no power steering or brakes, has am fm radio, po2 caps, full stainless exhaust, ss calipers, have original pieces but replaced the radiator, Holley DP carb, Edelbrock performer man., and she now has just 59,000 miles. She's the original white with a black vinyl interior and a teak st. wheel I got from a C2. Love my ride!!!!!!

Bought my 80 in 2006

I picked up my 75 Coupe Jan 10th 1974, tho it,s been modified a lot.
Ordered it 10 21 1975.
Still have it.

I have had my 80 since 2006. Just never had the opportunity to buy one before. I would love to own a 68 or 69.

Now that is impressive - Enjoy.

I've had my 76 for about a yr and a half. =)

I bought my '77 in 2000! Non-air, 4spd, warmed up l-48. Car was delivered in N.C. ,then went to Pensacola, Fl, now lives in northern Michigan.

Since 2000.....
Spent the first five years doing a frame-off resto, and have been enjoying the drive ever since:thumbsup:

Bought my '73 in 1986. Lost it in the divorce for 10 years bought it back in '06 when she got tired of trying to fix it up.

I've had my 1980 for 3 years, and my 1982 (pictured) since Sept 2009:burnout:

Pushing a month.

Bought my '73 in 1986. Lost it in the divorce for 10 years bought it back in '06 when she got tired of trying to fix it up.
:rofl:Way to hand in there - This is Beautiful! I bought me 1982 with my last $$$$ before my "better half" spent ALL of the money. Now I enjoy it everyday. :thumbsup:

I've had mine now for nine months. Been working on like a fiend during these colder months. :D

I purchased my '74 in 1990, it has 133,000 miles. I have over the past year dropped in a GM crate motor, 383 stroker turning close to 500 hp. Straight up show car, I would send pics, just can't figure out how to post them.

Bought my 79 T-Top in March of 2009 , hurry up spring I want to GO!

Bought my 1977 in 1995.


Larry

I bought my 75 in 93.

I bought my '77 in '03. I chased a guy down on I-10 in San Antonio and made a deal with him on the side of the road. When I bought it, it wasn't too far from being sold off for parts, but (about a zillion hours and I don't even want to know how much money) it's coming along nicely.

Got my '79 in 95. Got a 2000 Fixed roof coupe in 08 but kept the '79. Two completely different vettes but loads of fun to drive them both.

Had my '75 since mid 2001.Put less than 2000 miles on the clock,but it's been out on the road a lot more than some that have been around here longer.

I bought my 76' 2 months ago today and have been working on it full time. It was 3 tires into the junkyard but has new life in her now. Finally getting to drive it more than work on it and couldn't be happier :thumbsup:

Just curious to see how long everyone has been holding onto these cars?


I've owned my '82 for 22 years now. Bought it in 1988 for $13,000 with 43,000 miles on it. It now has 265,000 miles on it.

I bought mine May 2, 2009 from the original owner. He gave me the original window sticker, the brochure from the dealership where he purchased it (Pallone Chevrolet in Springfield, VA), and the original title. It sat in his back yard for 7 years. All numbers matching with 34k on the odometer. Working on the bumpers next...Looking forward to spring.

i have owned mine less than 24hrs at time of post.havnt felt this way in 30 yrs the 1st time i kissed my wife.:drool5:

I got my 79 as a gift ftom my dad in 08 when i got back from Iraq. Im finally just getting the money and time to put some work into it:woowoo:

had my 78 since 6-09.............in process of restore to modified/original

Well, I just joined the forum, I bought my 1973 t-top in the fall of 1982 with 82,000 miles. It had never been titled it was sold from my home town dealer to a auto wholeseller in town. So a very short paper trail. I've done 99% of work thats been done on my car so that makes it very special to me. 454,auto,ac,ps,pb,pw,rear window defogger,pw. now stainless brakes, parking shoes and lines. exhaust pipes and flowmaster mufflers. Future plans new wiring harness (if I can find/afford) and repaint. My last paint job on it July 4th, 1985. It needs a little love. mileage 112,000 I'm a member of the SOHK ( School of Hard Knocks ).

my 77 has been in the family for 18 years :thumbsup3:

I bought my 1980 (California edition) with 22k original miles 22 years ago. This all-stock vette now has 38k original miles with classic plates.

I found my C3 Collector Edition via a friend who knew about the car. It was owned by an older gent in upstate NY who only drove it on clear, sunny days during the warmer months; it was garaged from September through April each year and never saw road salt. After he died his wife put it into storage for her son, and then the son died and the son's wife drove it briefly before putting it into storage in an outbuilding on her parent's farm for 6 years. Fortunately they had the foresight to start it on a regular basis, but they never drove it out of that outbuilding! It is all-OEM with numbers matching and very low miles (or should I say kilometers , because it has a kilometer speedo and odo). When I bought it, I had it shipped directly to my local Chevy dealer here in west central FL and had it examined thoroughly to replace or repair everything that was questionable (all new fluids, filters, rubber items plus several necessary repairs). The car had its original bias-belted tires, and those were replaced with Goodyear Eagle GT II radials. Currently the only thing that does not work on the 'Vette is the power antenna (will not go up when the radio is turned on or retract when the radio is turned off -- and it is a special antenna, since the radio is the AM/FM Auto-Reverse Cassette CB radio offered that year -- the antenna has a special loading element for the CB). Because the paint had some imperfections from being stored for several years without a cover, I did have it repainted in the original Silver Beige with the correct Collector Edition decal package; the paintwork was done by a local Corvette specialist. I did get a personalized FL license plate which reads "82 C3CE" -- how appropriate!

I've had mine now for 8 days!

I've owned mine for 1 week!!! :)

My uncle owned it for 6 years before me, and my grandfather before him bought it new in 1980.

I had my 68 two years in may its my 4th in my lifetime and Im 60 Ive had a 63,75 ,86 and now the one Ive been looking for 68 conv 327/350 4sp with aftermarket a/c down here in swfla. and I feel 20 again this one will be my grandsons for sure

I had my 68 two years in may its my 4th in my lifetime and Im 60 Ive had a 63,75 ,86 and now the one Ive been looking for 68 conv 327/350 4sp with aftermarket a/c down here in swfla. and I feel 20 again this one will be my grandsons for sure

Sounds like you have had some fun with Corvettes. :D Glad to have you here! :burnout:

I've owned mine since 1983 so that makes 27yrs, drove it for 5 years then got married and had kids! (yeah it sat in the garage) Just got it back on the road last year, now I'm waiting for it to get back from paint.:burnout::burnout::burnout:

Only had mine about a year and a half. Of course it's already given me 20 years of headaches, but DAMN IT'S FUN!!!:banana:

3 weeks, and loving every minute of it!

I bought my '71 5 weeks ago, had to borrow a little to get it, the former owner, a 73y.o. widow lady, bought it in 1980 from the guy who drove it off the showroom floor. she had a hip replaced in 1999 but would not sell her Vette, reguardless of the fact that she could not get in or out. It had sat in a barn since '99. I have spent about $4000.00 on it before making the first payment. Don't plan to ever sell it, it is going to my youngest son, 21y.o.. When I'm dead ofcourse. Do not weep for my oldest boy, he is getting my '69 Chevelle SS396 Rag-top. After I'm dead ofcourse. LMAO!!!
T.Huck

I bought my 82 crossfire on Christmas Eve of 1982 as a Christmas present for my wife. It was driven regularly for a few years and it now is driven rarely but we have enjoyed every one of the 33,000 miles now on the odometer. It is still all original except for tires and it now has stainless caliper brakes. I did replace the A/C compressor and evaperator about 20 years ago but it still runs R12. I would not trade for a new BMW!!!

Bought my 1975 May 22nd 1975 with $5 down. Joined the GMAC book of the month club for $273 per month for 3 years. Still no rust!!!!!

I bought mine 6 years ago. It was my divorce present to myself. Since then its been through a complete body and engine overhaul.

Bought my 75 convertible new in 1975. It has about 44k miles on it.

Close to 2 years now.

69 in 69!

Hubby and I purchased our '73 June 12, 2010 so we are still getting to know her.

From the get go we knew there was an issue with her rough running. We had a new distributor and wireing put in and drove her yesterday after picking her up from the mechainic's shop. Theer is a world of difference in the way she runs now. Heck she dioesn't even sputter and die when she is going 55 MPH anymore. Thanks GOD.

She had a off frame restore 5 years ago and the gentleman which owned this Vette passed away before he had time to restore the interior.

We have contacted a guy who is very Vette Savvy to install new door panels, seat belts, carpet and seats.

We will have her lookin might fine before long. :drool5:

Later we will consider a new paint job for this Vette. she is Plum is color and I've applied for personalized license plates. My first choice was PLM CRZ , second choice is PLM KRZ.

3 years as of this month

I bought my 1982 Corvette on March 11, 2010. It's my dream come true. I still can't believe that I actually own this beautiful car. I hope to keep it forever.
Cat

I grew up around this generation vette and have always wanted one. I finally purchased my red 79 L82, w/ 71K miles, about three months ago.

Bought my '70 in 2006. Always wished I had kept my '72 bought in '72.

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bought mine 4 years ago. had to build up the courage to buy it while my wife was 7 months pregnant.:duel:

Bought my 77 Sweetest Day 1998

Got a '76 3 years ago :)

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Got my '71 in 1984, it has 55,000 orig miles. 454 lots of fun. Frame off completed this year......

I have owned my 80 for 13 years.

bought my 78 in 80

2 years, new paint job and interior this year!! just joined websight today!

Just curious to see how long everyone has been holding onto these cars?
I have had my 1977 Vette since it was brand new in October 1976 when I was a 2nd Lt in the Marine Corps.

Hi:

I have had mine for 33 years, bought in 77 new and have kept it over the years. This is part of my identity now, never had the impulse to sell.

CRSP

Picked up my '68 in Denver, CO in 1975 ... Second owner. Tri-power 435 horse 411 posi all #'s matching. Started the restoration years ago and kept her garaged for the last 30 years. Finally getting around to finishing the job!

I've had my '75 convertible (4 speed) for 30 years now. Got rid of my first wife, kept the Vette!

got to be the longest frigging thread I've ever seen .... :SMILEY:

got my C3 (82 CFI) in 2000

the C3 has the best body lines ever ....:burnout:

I've had mine since I was 12, back in 2002. It's a '77, and I believe I was the third owner. It was my first car! My dad respected my appreciation for the classics. I loved that car. The C3s are the most beautiful cars ever made, there's nothing else on the road like them. He has it now and is perfecting it to showroom quality after I loved and abused it during my high school years. ;)

Keep it in the family.

Well, I think I've had my '72 for too long. Bought it from the first owner in August of '74. It has 59,000 miles but I'm just not comfortable taking it on anything but a short trip around where I live. I went out to the Nissan dealer and looked at the 370z's. Would be nice to have a new ragtop that I can trust to take anywhere that has a warranty that someone else can work on for a change if something should happen. If I bring up the subject of getting rid of the Vette, the family says "No, you can't, you said you'd never get rid of the Vette." Just no fun anymore!

Had my 81, 1 year this week. Interior all done. pipes all done. Now a 2004r and suspension bushings/upgrades. It will never be finished...but thats a good thing to me! :O)

I picked up an Atlanta local 1974 Convertable with 45K showing on odometer. It had been in storage. The owner got it running and wanted to cash out. It needs a little work (heater core and AC) but she runs pretty good. The paint is decent with a few minor dings.

Almost 10 years.

Bought mine in August 2008, after trip to west coast ;-) First owner Charlton Heston, restoring at the moment...

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I just picked my 73 up about 3 weeks ago and have no plans of getting rid of it anytime soon.

I have had this 69 Convertible for the last 5 years.

Well, I saw mine on the showroom floor mid summer of 1973. It was sold to a car wholesaler where it lived until I brought it in the fall of 1982. I'm the only person it been titled to. It sat in my barn until I build a garage and paid the car off. I've done 95% of the work to it. Last painted on July 4 1985, and its getting ready for a little spray again, I'm just a lot slower. It was a $7,200.00 car new, a loaded 454 car. My wife doesn't like it, it's too loud. 118,000 miles oh well guess just have drive it bye myself.:smiley_drinkcoffee:

I bought my '75 in 1983 and still drive it.

just grabbed up on mine a couple weeks ago for way too cheap.
it's a drivable project ... still trying to make sense of what is and is not done on it.

I bought the LT 1 in 1971 brand new it now has 59,000 miles on it and I use it with my son

I bought my 1980 in 1986. I am the 2nd owner. The pic was taken 2 years ago.