C3 not nearly enough, maybe 500 - 700 locally; C6 goes around 7K+ a year - fun road car. Which one do you figure the wife likes better?

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Well. according to my Odo...second one mind you as the original 140MPH speedo died (still have it for future rebuilding). The car had 97,000 when my wife purchased it as a birthday gift for me.  the new odo says 74K...so lets see, I have been driving backwards for about 23K miles.....hmm....

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C3: 1979 Corvette Coupe, Auto, L-48, Red/Doeskin (my wife's fave);

Purchased in 89 , 112K, put 50k on in 11 years...mostly with job moves! Paint and bumpers went while in storage..so sat for 12 years with  periods of starting engine. Ins. Co. became a pain, asking for milage every six mos. I reported zero and then had to tell how many I expected to drive...finally I just wrote "Twenty Five miles"!  I haven't heard back since.    76 is in the middle for a major restore, just not a total frame off...but near it! So, I hope to drive it 7K per year when finished this spring! Kept really close to orginal, with a few minor upgrades. All #'s are still matching...and engine did not need to be bored...just old fashion hone work and new pistons..could have left it allow for another 50K..but while it was open....(G)

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Under 500 a year.

Hey Dan, you missed a digit, yearly comes out to 8875 miles not 875 miles. I know we're all getting older so you are excused, LOL.

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Dave's '82

   

I average about 1500 miles a year depends on weather :)

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Hey Larry,  like I said, I need to get out more

Well I havent been able to put any on the C3 I restored and wont be able to (*&^(%&^ motorcycle drag race accident wheel chaired me and blinded one eye so dont look like I will e able to put any on a total restoration with under twenty five test miles my mechanic put on it. Maybe I will get me a driver and ride around in it, store it or sell it.

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Whoa, sorry to hear of your injury, John. I'd drive you around if I lived near you.

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Whoever dies with Jesus in his heart wins.

We bought ours to see the USA. Shooting for all lower 48 states. 39 down 9 to go. heading for Washington and Oregon this summer.    Drive Them!!!

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I know of another trip you can make in your 69, Tom.  How about to Colorado Springs in June.  We are having our annual C3VR Gathering there from June 27-30 and it would be great if you join us there.  Would be a good opportunity to see all of your C3VR pals and for us to see your beautiful 69.  Hope to see you there.

 

Larry

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