What was your first ever Corvette you bought?
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It was around 1998 and I bought a 1977 C3 that was 'stolen & recovered' for 3 grand. Performance wasn't a requirement; it had the noise and presence! Later I bought a 1999 C5 which had the performance!! I'd like another one but over here in New Zealand they're a bit pricy and if I were to import one then there is all the LHD and frontal impact issues 
Bought a 1981 C3 whilst on holiday in the US in 1988 and shipped it over. I've had six Vettes and one Camaro when we needed 4 seats for a time. My current C5 Z06 is the best by far with no plans to "upgrade" to something more "manly" just yet 
Incredibly, all my previous US cars were at the CCCUK Nationals this year (including the Camaro).
Incredibly, all my previous US cars were at the CCCUK Nationals this year (including the Camaro).
C5RagTop said:
Bought a 1981 C3 whilst on holiday in the US in 1988 and shipped it over. I've had six Vettes and one Camaro when we needed 4 seats for a time. My current C5 Z06 is the best by far with no plans to "upgrade" to something more "manly" just yet
Incredibly, all my previous US cars were at the CCCUK Nationals this year (including the Camaro).
Looks like we are all chasing each other around the forums Rich!Incredibly, all my previous US cars were at the CCCUK Nationals this year (including the Camaro).
Mine was a silver C5 - that's what made me realise what a bargain good value sports car the Corvette range really is. The fact you have a Z06 is "manly" enough I reckon, especially with all those stickers....
G4HKS said:
........ especially with all those stickers....
Stickers?? 
Stickers?? Original, genuine vinyl decals as supplied by GM Racing to me and only me, meticulously applied by me and only me, except the enormous #3 on the roof, which was where I lost my bottle as I was tired after three days of
However, an easy mistake to make Martin - you're forgiven!!
C5RagTop said:
G4HKS said:
........ especially with all those stickers....
Stickers?? Stickers?? Original, genuine vinyl decals as supplied by GM Racing to me and only me, meticulously applied by me and only me, except the enormous #3 on the roof, which was where I lost my bottle as I was tired after three days of
However, an easy mistake to make Martin - you're forgiven!!
C5RagTop said:
G4HKS said:
........ especially with all those stickers....
Stickers?? Stickers?? Original, genuine vinyl decals as supplied by GM Racing to me and only me, meticulously applied by me and only me, except the enormous #3 on the roof, which was where I lost my bottle as I was tired after three days of
However, an easy mistake to make Martin - you're forgiven!!
te then...I do believe you do own the most desirable C5R Race rep in the UK XXXX Europe and why an earth I referred to those original vinyl appendages as stickers I will never know!!
Nigel who? Is he still a Z06 C6 owner one wonders?
Here is my C5, supplied with 1200 miles on the clock by Bramley (from Claremont)in 2001:
Edited by G4HKS on Monday 7th December 23:35
Vet Guru said:
Is that Nigels car?
Ah, a common mistake by those unfamiliar with Corvettes, since both cars are yellow 2003 C5 Z06. However, the car featured in the photo actually ventured onto public roads and was driven to the Dutch location. This tends to narrow the field down to one car - i.e. mine.Rob, as one friend to another, have you heard of Specsavers?? They may be able to help you.
C5RagTop said:
Vet Guru said:
Is that Nigels car?
Ah, a common mistake by those unfamiliar with Corvettes, since both cars are yellow 2003 C5 Z06. However, the car featured in the photo actually ventured onto public roads and was driven to the Dutch location. This tends to narrow the field down to one car - i.e. mine.Rob, as one friend to another, have you heard of Specsavers?? They may be able to help you.
Fitted my lovely new Meziere electric water pump to the C5 Z06 Twin Turbo last week
5 USA said:
vetteheadracer said:
The latest rebuild is continuing......
Fitted my lovely new Meziere electric water pump to the C5 Z06 Twin Turbo last week.
Excellent!Fitted my lovely new Meziere electric water pump to the C5 Z06 Twin Turbo last week.
With your other modifications that should sort out any oiks with water pistols at next year's Le Mans 24.
Forgot to say my first Corvette was a 73 Auto Coupe.
5 USA said:
Excellent!
With your other modifications that should sort out any oiks with water pistols at next year's Le Mans 24.
I'm not entirely covinced that the "oiks" fill them with water. Given the amount of beer consumed they should be able to "refill" that piece of kit with no trouble.With your other modifications that should sort out any oiks with water pistols at next year's Le Mans 24.
Edited by C5RagTop on Tuesday 8th December 15:32
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