Topic: What ??? A 1953 C5 ???
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I have NEVER seen one of these before didn't even know they existed ! Found at Day 1 of Americarna, owner "John" tells me he bought the C5 new in the States, and with just 10km's on the clock took it to a place where they do this professional retro conversion !
Unbelievable, but a stunner !!
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Unbelievable, but a stunner !!

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Kiwi Chris

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A guy down the street from me has one of these. If I remember right he sent it to Jackson, MI and had it done for 40k. It is a head turner but I'm really not that crazy about it. Now if you we're to take a C5 and turn it into a C3 you might have something.
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Frederick, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
I saw two similar cars at Corvettes at Carlisle in '06. They were pretty sharp looking. One was a convertible and one was done in the original "Corvair" fastback style from the GM Motorama shows.
It needs a retro-interior also. I really don't like the interior.
Front end is looks great. Some people have way too much disposable income. 


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Greensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
I have seen several and I like them! If I ever get the chance I will own one. For me the VetteRod is the best of both worlds.
As far as the money goes, I believe it's yours buy what you want while you can. 100 years from now nobody will ever know.....
As far as the money goes, I believe it's yours buy what you want while you can. 100 years from now nobody will ever know.....

First one I saw was at Corvettes at Carlisle in Aug. 2005. It was a 50th anniversary special.
Best of both worlds; '53 style with modern engine, drivetrain, suspension, brakes, comfort, etc.
But way too much money for me.


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