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How long have you owned your C3? (1/31)
 11/6/13 11:15am
Adam WartellLifetime Member
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Eagleville, PA - USA

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Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79


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If you have more than one, consider only the one you've owned the longest.


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Question: How long have you owned your C3?

Click one of the following choices to submit your response. (NOTE: Be sure to select the correct response, once you make your selection you can not change it!)

1. Less than 1 year
2. 1-5 years
3. 6-10 years
4. 11-15 years
5. 16-20 years
6. 21-25 years
7. 26-30 years
8. 31-35 years
9. 36-40 years
10. 41+ years

See the current results of this survey


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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (2/31)
 11/6/13 11:15am
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Woodland, WA - USA

Vette(s):
1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion


Joined: 10/14/2003
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Hey what happened to 16 to 19
Re: How long have you owned your C3? (3/31)
 11/6/13 11:35am
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rraider1 said: Hey what happened to 16 to 19


Whoops!  Fixed.

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (4/31)
 11/6/13 12:04pm
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1982 CE, also own 96 CE LT4, 91 ZR-1, 95 LT1, 2004 coupe


Joined: 11/1/2013
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7 over the last 36 years. Currently 82 CE
Re: How long have you owned your C3? (5/31)
 11/6/13 1:14pm
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Duncanville, TX - USA

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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas


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Got the '74 in '97, and the '85 the next year, so 16 and 15... Tongue

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (6/31)
 11/6/13 2:04pm
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Lake Oswego, OR - USA

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1972 Steel Cities Gray T Top. Original Owner, Original Paint and Interior. The running gear has been rebuilt. only 250,000 miles on the clock..


Joined: 10/17/2003
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41 years. Bought my Corvette new! Still runnin' strong...after rebuilding the engine with 235,000miles

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (7/31)
 11/6/13 7:18pm
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Lodi, WI - USA

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1972 Targa Blue, T-Top, Saddle leather, 350 auto,numbers match, all original except '69 factory side exhaust. Previously owned: 1969 427, 390hp, 4sp, Riverside Gold coupe, factory side exhaust


Joined: 9/25/2007
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Bought my '72 in '73.  That's 40 years.Wink   WOW!

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (8/31)
 11/6/13 9:43pm
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Newport, MI - USA

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1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.


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Purchased new in 1980.
 
Still working on the rebuild.  Getting closer but medical issues keep getting in the way.
 
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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (9/31)
 11/7/13 1:45am
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Grapevine, TX - USA

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1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air.


Joined: 8/26/2006
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Got my 72 in 1997.

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (10/31)
 11/7/13 10:03am
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Frederick, MD - USA

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1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior


Joined: 9/8/2003
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I've had my '69 for ten years last month.  Bought the '78 a bit earlier but sold that about six years ago.
Re: How long have you owned your C3? (11/31)
 11/7/13 11:08am
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Sykesville, MD - USA

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1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops


Joined: 4/27/2008
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I've had mine six years in February!
 
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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (12/31)
 11/7/13 11:53am
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Red Lion, PA - USA

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1974 White 350 Corvette, TH400 Automatic 1972 Tangerine /Go Mango Convertible 383 Stroker, 2004r Automatic


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My 74 just hit the 7 year with me. But its not going to make 8 as it leaves on Saturday for its new home. Good thing is the C3VR will probably get a new member since its a local 22 year old young man purchasing it. I guess that makes my official number for years owning a vette at 3 since that's how long I've owned the 72. Rodney

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (13/31)
 11/7/13 1:34pm
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Duncanville, TX - USA

Vette(s):
#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas


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rod7515 said: My 74 just hit the 7 year with me. But its not going to make 8 as it leaves on Saturday for its new home.


Cry  Traitor..... Cry

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (14/31)
 11/7/13 1:48pm
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Eagleville, PA - USA

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Adams' Apple said:
rod7515 said: My 74 just hit the 7 year with me. But its not going to make 8 as it leaves on Saturday for its new home.


Cry  Traitor..... Cry

LOL


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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (15/31)
 11/7/13 3:03pm
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Belvidere, IL - USA

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1977 Black T-Top ZZ4 5Sp 16in Wheels


Joined: 10/24/2004
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We have had the 77 for 26 years.
Re: How long have you owned your C3? (16/31)
 11/7/13 4:22pm
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HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, AR - USA

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1978 (25th Annv. Edition)Red, Black interior, 4-Speed Transmission, L-82, Power & Air, Very Rare Option Package(Only 145 Red 1978s with a 4 speed trans) & Very Original Car, with original Window Sticker, Bill of Sale and all documentaion.


Joined: 11/12/2003
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We have had our 78 for 10 years now!


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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (17/31)
 11/7/13 8:41pm
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Had mine 39 years........ordered it in 1973.....got it in 74.

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (18/31)
 11/7/13 10:40pm
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SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (19/31)
 11/7/13 11:48pm
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1975 Corvette Coupe ZZ4/4sp. Owned 31+ years. 2003 Corvette Convert, owned 1 year.


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our '75 coupe became a member of the family in 1982.   31+ years ago.

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (20/31)
 11/15/13 6:23pm
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Victor, NY - USA

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2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe


Joined: 7/12/2004
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Can't hardly believe it will be 10 years next April.

Of course I only see it six months a year, so is that 5?Ermm


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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (21/31)
 11/16/13 3:16pm
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greer, SC - USA

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C(6-5+2)VR - 1964 convertible 327/365 & 2003 convertible - 50th Anniversary Edition & 2010 3LT Coupe


Joined: 10/15/2007
Posts: 746

Not sure I should answer this survey ....
Re: How long have you owned your C3? (22/31)
 1/13/14 6:15pm
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Colorado Springs, CO - USA

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'68 (2), '75 (4), '86, '90, '99, '00, '02. '98 (2), '06 (3), '10, '12 GS, '82 Collector Edition, '03, '90 C4 ZR-1, '14, '15


Joined: 10/11/2013
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In 1973 I traded a '74 Vega and $1,100 for a '68 L-79 4spd Marina Blue Roadster.  After 2 yrs and gas going up to 35.9 per gallon, couldn't afford it (made $7 per hour and single) so I sold it.  After 40 yrs and a '75, '86, '90, '98, '06, '98, '10, '12 vettes.........I returned to my first vette love.........'68 Rally Red Roadster. 
 
So I've had my latest '68 C3 5 months and still have my last '98 Torch Red Roadster for one with the modern touch.


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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (23/31)
 1/13/14 11:12pm
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New Eagle, PA - USA

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1979


Joined: 12/15/2013
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I just save my C3 from the salvage yard right before Christmas. A guy was going to scrap her because of suspension broken on right front and some other minor damage due to bein stolen and wrecked into a police cruiser. While I am here would you recommend going back stock on suspension or upgrade?
Re: How long have you owned your C3? (24/31)
 1/14/14 7:24am
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WEST SENECA, NY - USA

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1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.


Joined: 12/3/2001
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14 years this February. Thumbs Up
Definitely a record for me. I'm usually chomping at the bit after 3 yrs. to get rid of a vehicle. I pretty much come to the conclusion I'll probably die with this car. LOL


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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (25/31)
 1/14/14 2:08pm
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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas


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ceastham1 said: Not sure I should answer this survey ....

C'mon Clint....get off the pot and GET ONE already...you KNOW you want one......LOL  Thumbs Up



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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (26/31)
 1/24/14 1:30pm
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Derry, NH - USA

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1976 with a factory LZ HP 350, 4 speed with gymkhana suspension I ordered new in 1976 it has 45.000 mi and I am currently doing a frame off restoration


Joined: 12/12/2005
Posts: 5

38 years bought mine new in 76

Re: How long have you owned your C3? (27/31)
 1/24/14 2:47pm
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Indianapolis, IN - USA

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1981 corvette coupe 1999 convertible


Joined: 11/11/2003
Posts: 102

I have owned the Beast for 25 years this Month.
Re: How long have you owned your C3? (28/31)
 1/29/14 5:21pm
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Cadiz, KY - USA

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Joined: 8/26/2002
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Bought the 73 on 9/11/01 because it was built the same month as my daughter was born.  It was not as good as a basket case.  The thought was to rebuild it and give it to her.  Long story shortened, after several thousand dollars and almost as many hours, she and her husband came to visit and looked at it.  They looked at it for about 20 seconds and commented "that s nice".  Then her husband said that it would be hard for him to drive in traffic because it did not have an automatic.  I still have it and intend to keep it.

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (29/31)
 1/29/14 6:41pm
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New Albany, OH - USA

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1980 Coupe / Snowcrest White / L48, 350 / Comp Cam / Edelbrock Heads / Cyclone Intake / Holley Carb / Holley Fuel Pump / Patriot Headers / Dual Exhaust / Magnaflow Mufflers / 1964 Coupe / Riverside Red / L76, 327, 365hp


Joined: 8/17/2010
Posts: 173

I ordered my '80 in August 1979 and pick it up at the dealer in December 1979. 

Wow, 34 years and a 30,577 miles - all mine!



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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (30/31)
 1/30/14 9:46am
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Newark, DE - USA

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1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60


Joined: 7/26/2004
Posts: 463

68 12 yrs, 77 3yrs, 73 2yrs

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Re: How long have you owned your C3? (31/31)
 2/1/14 8:32pm
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North Charleston, SC - USA

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1995 Indy Pace Car Convertible (Original owner) 1979 Red on Red (Original owner)


Joined: 1/27/2003
Posts: 23

1979 bought new in Dec 79. Still looks as good as on the showroom floor.
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