of the 500,00 or so C3`s produced only about a third of them had chrome bumpers forward and aft. Other than collector and special editon cars these bumper cars are a better investment. The big blocks will also retain higher values. Making them a better investment. The thing is  , are you buying an investment or a car tyhat you really love and want to enjoy. I think most of us here understand the value aspect, but aren`t interested in selling our cars unless it is absolutely neccesary or purchasing a different one. Good luck in your search and welcome to the club.

Wheter you get, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.  One of the great things about being a member of the "family" here is that if you find a car practically anywhere, there's someone here who will likely be willing to go look at it (you might have to twist a finger - gee, I have to go look at a gorgeuos chromie for sale?  Alright - I gues so - if I have to!).

Just get the best you can get for your $$$. Don't buy somebody's "project"car. He has lost interest in it and tell you he has ALL the parts that go on the car SOMEWHERE in all those boxes. Also don't buy one for an investment you won't want to drive it and maybe you should't. Now your stuck with a nice looking Vette but all it really is is a 1-1 model. Give a strong look at those LT'1s. I've had Three of them although there have been 1970 Z/28's 4 speed cars and they are a blast to drive and will suprise you. Those things will hall butt and handle better than a bick block.A lot of people blow those things off because there not a "BIG BLOCK"and they end up getting their doors blown off.I've ran many cars with my 70 Z/28's One I bought brand new at Berger Chevy. I got tired of running mock !1's, big block chevells and even a few 440 mopars Although the big blocks do start to pull on you but by that time the race is over.Anyway, like I said look at the LT'1s Drive one you'll see!!!big time fun. They have a sweet spot in 2'nd gear that is unbeleivable!!!

Roger:

PRO TEAM CORVETTE  HAS SOME OF THE NICEST VETTES I`VE SEEN. YOU`LL PAY A PREMIUM THOUGH

the memorylane link does have a nice 68 ... it also has a nice looking 64 Adam Wartell2007-10-18 10:17:54

I bought the 69 for a number of reasons. The reasons are in order of precedence  1.) It's a convertable.  2.) It's a 4 Speed.  3.) It's a 69 (Good companion for the 69 Camaro).  It was not a matching numbers car so I could use it as a canvas to build what I wanted.  Even with a non-matching engine, the car still appraised at $36,000.00 after I finished it.  Will I sell it?  NO!  I built it to cruise in.  The wife loves her Camaro but definately likes being driven around with the top down.  I have always liked the 68 to 72's the best but all C-3's are great cars.

Roger:

Excuse me, add $5K for the motor!

All great advise...but the best advise is to determine the absolute maximum amount of money that you are willing to spend and buy the best car you can get for that amount. Personally, I like the low production numbers for the 1970 model year.

Scott