Vette magazine article

Jeff396 · Nov 23, 2001

Hey all,

Here's the article on my Corvette appearing in the January issue of Vette magazine.

www.vetteweb.com/archives/features/0102_features01.shtml

Jeff

MikePA · Nov 23, 2001

Sweet, very sweet!

ChrisR · Nov 24, 2001

Jeff

Thats a "thing of Beauty"

I want it!!!!!!!

Chris

turbotec · Nov 24, 2001

Hello Jeff,
Beautiful ! I have owned a couple used '77's and a new '85, but I lusted for a 1962 Vette, that is, until I drove one. Great looking, but not a comfortable driver and with the prices in the $35K plus range, I bought a new 2000 Vette Conv. in August of 1999. It is a great machine.
Tony
Tony,

MikePA · Nov 24, 2001

Great looking, but not a comfortable driver

I had the same reaction when I first drove my '68, 327/350, 4 speed coupe. Drove and rode worse than a truck. Still wish I had it, though! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Jeff396 · Nov 24, 2001

I actually find it a pretty comfortable driver as long as the roads are good. I have the F40 or F41 heavy duty suspesion and it is a bit much on bad roads. The real problem is the side exhaust...how did Chevy ever get what amounts to a car with no mufflers other than a few crimps along the side pipe to baffle the sound a bit? Of course I tell people that it's all relative...my wife and I went from a Harley Ultra Classic dresser to the Vette. It wasn't unusual for us to hop on the bike in Detroit and head down to Charlotte in one day (700+ miles). Compared to that the Vette is a picinic. I have only had one opportunity to ride in a '69 vette and that was quite a while before I got mine. I suppose with the same frame and all they drive pretty much the same. Still stellar compared to the solid axles.

I also wanted to get a solid axle but a '58, two tone red and white or turquoise and white. This was the most gaudy year and well, when it comes to Vettes from this era I say the gaudier the better! Unfortunately my wife needed only one look at the big block hoods on the '65 and '66 and that's the one she wanted. What can I say, I'm just happy she gets into this stuff. Makes life a whole lot easier!

There are many a day when I am tempted to trade the Vette in on a new one. Unfortunately I like the no depreciation thing and I have lately been living in those states where they kill you on a yearly vehicle tax, highway use tax, property tax or what ever each state calls it. My buddy gets nicked by close to $1000 a year on his '98 Vette. Just doesn't seem right giving Uncle Sam money so I can own a nice car./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif Maybe someday after kids.

Jeff

turbotec · Nov 24, 2001

Mike,
Vette season too short here in PA. Tractor season is much, much longer.
Tony,

Jeff396 · Nov 25, 2001

Just trying this url thingy/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

www.vetteweb.com/archives/features/0102_features01.shtml

Jeff

Edited by Jeff396 on 11/25/01 08:16 AM (server time).

rf33 · Nov 25, 2001

That is one fine looking example of American muscle. 425 HP ought to get that thing up and off the line in a big hurry.

rf33

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ERNIEB · Nov 26, 2001

Very nice. Many years ago I had a 71, 454, 390 HP T-top. In 74 I was sent to Germany, and everbody told me not to take it. So I sold it before I left. I just couldn't afford to keep it in storage for 3 years. I visited a few dealers while I was trying to sell it. One place had a 58 ragtop for $1800. It was a 283, auto, I think, and pretty well worn. But still, it was cheap even for back then/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif And I think the only thing missing was one of the wheel covers. I sure hated to pass on it, and since have wished I would have found a way to get it, and keep it stored. As far as looks go, I 've always liked the 63 split window.

Ernie