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77T · 3 March 2013, 01:39 AM

The last of this breed came off the Bowling Green, KY production line on Thursday, Feb. 28th. Does the plant look empty? Amazingly, within 5 minutes of the frame being made they began dismantling the line to set-up and re-tool for the new C7!

The car, a 2013 Corvette 427 convertible with a 7.0-liter V8 built by chief engineer Tadge Juechter, is headed for preservation at General Motors' Heritage Collection in suburban Detroit. It was car No. 13,466 for the 2013 model year.

Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013...#ixzz2MOf3wP17

HRV · 3 March 2013, 02:13 AM

Corvette ...an American icon

patb · 3 March 2013, 02:31 AM

60 years of Corvette this year!

Kingair · 3 March 2013, 08:29 AM

Love the new model . . . just the rear . . . need to get used to it . . .

Tri-Tip and I had quite a discussion about it . . . .

A little bit older . . . '66 Sting Ray . . . convertible . . . . what a car . . . .

Love it

HAGWe

77T · 3 March 2013, 10:51 AM

There really is nothing like those original Stingrays!

Watchdog · 3 March 2013, 12:08 PM

Stingrays are the best:)

bellvederecar · 3 March 2013, 02:19 PM

I was at mecum auctions in Orlando in January and it was definitely the year of the vette. They had some of the rarest 50's - 70's down there. It was a beautiful thing to see.

Kingair · 3 March 2013, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

The last of this breed came off the Bowling Green, KY production line on Thursday, Feb. 28th. Does the plant look empty? Amazingly, within 5 minutes of the frame being made they began dismantling the line to set-up and re-tool for the new C7!

The car, a 2013 Corvette 427 convertible with a 7.0-liter V8 . . . . .

Love it . . . a 427 in front of you . . .

HAGWe

z32turbo · 4 March 2013, 09:54 AM

I haven't been in a corvette I don't like.

Kingair · 4 March 2013, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z32turbo

I haven't been in a corvette I don't like.

So . . you don't like US nicest sports car ?

We'll . . . all is possible . . .

HAGM

Hairdude1 · 4 March 2013, 05:39 PM

Very cool

Z06Seal · 13 April 2013, 07:48 AM

nice! I have a 50th anniversary Z06 myself :)

Lion · 13 April 2013, 09:00 AM

These are great machines and always will hold a place in my heart. Back in high school a friend's brother had a 1967 convertible with a 427 Big block engine(with the L88 RPO Option=meaning no heater, air-conditioner or radio offered)and 4-Speed Manual Drive Trans and that baby could really move. In the early 80's my brother had a Sky Blue 25th Anniversary T-Top Vette that was sure a lot of fun to drive...glad I never got a ticket.......
And who could forget the 1963 Split-Window Corvette Stingrays!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

NYC6 · 13 April 2013, 12:29 PM

L88, the holy grail of Chevy big blocks! I think they only made about 10 verts for 67. Would be worth a fortune now.

Heres my 06. Sorry to see the C6 run end but the C7 looks like its going to take the torch and run well with it. Cant wait to see some performance specs on the new model.

Lion · 13 April 2013, 01:27 PM

Dennis, between 1967 and 1969 they made a total of 216 L88's with 20 being convertibles and the other 196 being hard tops.....it's been over 40 years since I've seen the friend and the car. I wonder if he did keep it or sell it along the way and you are correct when they come up for sale the asking price starts at over 200G's!!!

Btw...I like your car and I'm sure you enjoy getting behind the wheel.....makes driving a pleasure.....

Take it easy.....Leo

Rolexpilot · 13 April 2013, 02:17 PM

My first Corvette. Brand new in 1967. Marlboro Maroon 350/327 3:36 M20.

The 427s were nice, and I later owned two of them as well. A 390/427 Roadster and a 435/427 Coupe. But, in truth, the Stingray was built for a 327 and the 427s were pigs to drive in comparison.

Speed Metal Army · 13 April 2013, 03:07 PM

When I was a little guy,(5 I think) it was just my momma and me.She went and bought a brand new '76 Stingray in BRG with dark green leather interior,T tops etc.I loved that car.On her way to work and my school,I would ask her to "make the tires go "Errrcchh!!!" she always would.I laugh thinking about it now,my 4'6 mom burning the tires off her car for fun..It was gone by the time I was 12...Ive been looking for the same car for her as a surprise.Still looking!

TSW · 13 April 2013, 05:05 PM

Cool!

Brunotheboxer · 13 April 2013, 10:11 PM

I thought Chevy should have used the 427 for the c7. That would have been good by me.

Vetteman · 13 April 2013, 11:14 PM

My 66 427 barn find

Vetteman · 13 April 2013, 11:20 PM

Previous owner had painted something and it had latex paint all over... Cleaned it off with rubbing alcohol ..... Sold it a few years ago to a guy with more $$$ than me

Vetteman · 13 April 2013, 11:25 PM

And now all I have is this and 4 H-D's for toys

77T · 13 April 2013, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

I thought Chevy should have used the 427 for the c7. That would have been good by me.

Like Rolex, they may eventually get there

I thought the RG Sky-Dweller should have come with a bracelet vs. strap.

Lion · 13 April 2013, 11:59 PM

I really like those old Vettes from the 1960's and that friend of mine...he also had a Nomad that he rebuilt and was also really cool!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

skypilot · 14 April 2013, 02:18 AM

That 66 427 barn find is incredible ! I know a barn that has contained 2 1958 Dual quad Vettes for many years. Believe me when I tell you that they are not for sale.
My brother's 1964 365 hp 327 humiliated 427's on a regular basis.
My 1977 Vette wouldn't pull a sick pi-- ant out of out bed, it was junk the day it came out of the factory, but it was what I could afford when I bought it many years ago and I love it.

RolexDivers · 14 April 2013, 03:21 AM

the C6 looks like crap --- and they want $75K plus for it? HA HA HA .. I rather get a used
Testarossa or any other used Ferrari ---- get a million times more attention and performance ...
the corvette just doesn't cut it for thAt price point...

NYC6 · 14 April 2013, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

Dennis, between 1967 and 1969 they made a total of 216 L88's with 20 being convertibles and the other 196 being hard tops.....it's been over 40 years since I've seen the friend and the car. I wonder if he did keep it or sell it along the way and you are correct when they come up for sale the asking price starts at over 200G's!!!

Btw...I like your car and I'm sure you enjoy getting behind the wheel.....makes driving a pleasure.....

Take it easy.....Leo

Thanks for setting it straight Leo. Love to have me a 427 Vette. The late C2 is my favorite body style. As a little kid I had a red 67 BB with a black stinger hood roar past me while we were playing on the street. I've been hooked since.
Love driving mine. Bought it new in 06 and modded it just the way I want. Has a S/C and some other goodies to bump bhp a little over 600. I plan on keeping it, that is, unless I fall for the C7.

NYC6 · 14 April 2013, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

the C6 looks like crap --- and they want $75K plus for it? HA HA HA .. I rather get a used
Testarossa or any other used Ferrari ---- get a million times more attention and performance ...
the corvette just doesn't cut it for thAt price point...

FYI. A base model 6.2L C6 Corvette beats the Testarossa 0-60, in the 1/4 mile, top end speed as well as all other performance measurements. Forget about the 7.0L C6. Ferrari would be flat out embarassed, performance wise.
Attention I would agree with you that the Ferrari would get more looks
. Me, I dont buy a car to get attention from others. And looks is purley subjective.
http://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/c...estarossa.html

Brunotheboxer · 14 April 2013, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

the C6 looks like crap --- and they want $75K plus for it? HA HA HA .. I rather get a used
Testarossa or any other used Ferrari ---- get a million times more attention and performance ...
the corvette just doesn't cut it for thAt price point...

So what do you drive?

TheVTCGuy · 14 April 2013, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

the C6 looks like crap --- and they want $75K plus for it? HA HA HA .. I rather get a used
Testarossa or any other used Ferrari ---- get a million times more attention and performance ...
the corvette just doesn't cut it for thAt price point...

Oh do I want to say something....

3 March 2013, 01:39 AM	#1
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	The Final C6 Corvette is Born The last of this breed came off the Bowling Green, KY production line on Thursday, Feb. 28th. Does the plant look empty? Amazingly, within 5 minutes of the frame being made they began dismantling the line to set-up and re-tool for the new C7! The car, a 2013 Corvette 427 convertible with a 7.0-liter V8 built by chief engineer Tadge Juechter, is headed for preservation at General Motors' Heritage Collection in suburban Detroit. It was car No. 13,466 for the 2013 model year. Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013...#ixzz2MOf3wP17 __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	These are great machines and always will hold a place in my heart. Back in high school a friend's brother had a 1967 convertible with a 427 Big block engine(with the L88 RPO Option=meaning no heater, air-conditioner or radio offered)and 4-Speed Manual Drive Trans and that baby could really move. In the early 80's my brother had a Sky Blue 25th Anniversary T-Top Vette that was sure a lot of fun to drive...glad I never got a ticket....... And who could forget the 1963 Split-Window Corvette Stingrays!!! Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	L88, the holy grail of Chevy big blocks! I think they only made about 10 verts for 67. Would be worth a fortune now. Heres my 06. Sorry to see the C6 run end but the C7 looks like its going to take the torch and run well with it. Cant wait to see some performance specs on the new model.

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Dennis, between 1967 and 1969 they made a total of 216 L88's with 20 being convertibles and the other 196 being hard tops.....it's been over 40 years since I've seen the friend and the car. I wonder if he did keep it or sell it along the way and you are correct when they come up for sale the asking price starts at over 200G's!!! Btw...I like your car and I'm sure you enjoy getting behind the wheel.....makes driving a pleasure..... Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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Rolexpilot Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 157	My first Corvette. Brand new in 1967. Marlboro Maroon 350/327 3:36 M20. The 427s were nice, and I later owned two of them as well. A 390/427 Roadster and a 435/427 Coupe. But, in truth, the Stingray was built for a 327 and the 427s were pigs to drive in comparison.

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Speed Metal Army "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The woods Watch: SixSixSix Posts: 133	When I was a little guy,(5 I think) it was just my momma and me.She went and bought a brand new '76 Stingray in BRG with dark green leather interior,T tops etc.I loved that car.On her way to work and my school,I would ask her to "make the tires go "Errrcchh!!!" she always would.I laugh thinking about it now,my 4'6 mom burning the tires off her car for fun..It was gone by the time I was 12...Ive been looking for the same car for her as a surprise.Still looking!

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Vetteman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NC Watch: 16610 Posts: 420	Previous owner had painted something and it had latex paint all over... Cleaned it off with rubbing alcohol ..... Sold it a few years ago to a guy with more $$$ than me __________________ His 16610 E serial Her's 178240 Z Serial Salmon Dial Roman Markers 178344 Random Serial MOP Dial Diamond 6/Bezel 114210 M Serial Blue 3-6-9 Sticks 115200/210 M Serial Black / White Dial Stick Markers

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Vetteman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NC Watch: 16610 Posts: 420	And now all I have is this and 4 H-D's for toys __________________ His 16610 E serial Her's 178240 Z Serial Salmon Dial Roman Markers 178344 Random Serial MOP Dial Diamond 6/Bezel 114210 M Serial Blue 3-6-9 Sticks 115200/210 M Serial Black / White Dial Stick Markers

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I really like those old Vettes from the 1960's and that friend of mine...he also had a Nomad that he rebuilt and was also really cool!!! Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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skypilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 490	That 66 427 barn find is incredible ! I know a barn that has contained 2 1958 Dual quad Vettes for many years. Believe me when I tell you that they are not for sale. My brother's 1964 365 hp 327 humiliated 427's on a regular basis. My 1977 Vette wouldn't pull a sick pi-- ant out of out bed, it was junk the day it came out of the factory, but it was what I could afford when I bought it many years ago and I love it.

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RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	the C6 looks like crap --- and they want $75K plus for it? HA HA HA .. I rather get a used Testarossa or any other used Ferrari ---- get a million times more attention and performance ... the corvette just doesn't cut it for thAt price point...

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