Topic: Vette inspiration (trivia)
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Lifetime MemberPoquoson, VA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2004
Posts: 1023
Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.
Harley Earl was the head of GM design from 1927 to 1958 and inspired the two seat American sports car we know as the Corvette. He was a big fan of the Jaguar XK-120 . Note the basic design of the Jaguar: huge long hood, minimal two seat passenger area and a short rear deck.
2 cruzn 2009-08-30 19:24:17
And maybe someday I will find time to get my 120 (1953) back together. Now that I look at it.. there is a resemblance... not gonna be cheap to restore the 120.. Mama cringes everytime i go out to the back garage and mess with it... tells me to stay up front with the Vette... or else...
Lifetime Member #86
USN 1966-1970
WestPac 67-68 Tet I&II
Featured in Corvette Enthusiast Aug 2007 "Shark Attack"
Blue Green *** 454,4 Spd, Dark Saddle Leather, A/C, AM-FM St. (orig), PW, Tilt -Tele Wheel"
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USN 1966-1970
WestPac 67-68 Tet I&II
Featured in Corvette Enthusiast Aug 2007 "Shark Attack"
Blue Green *** 454,4 Spd, Dark Saddle Leather, A/C, AM-FM St. (orig), PW, Tilt -Tele Wheel"
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Lifetime MemberManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
Yeah! That would be a fun (yet $$$$) project, if finances allow. Sadly, it's just not as easy to turn a restoration into profit as they make it out to be on TV.
Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again. 
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Lifetime MemberPoquoson, VA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2004
Posts: 1023
Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.
it wouldn't be for profit or sale... it actually belonged to my wifes late husband and it will be a tribute to him 
... he restored many Jags and this would have been his latest...
it is not easy putting together what somone elsssssssetook apart... I have done Jags but never a 120... parts are not easy to find, but much easier than 5 years ago... I have been working on it off-and on for 2 years... when not messinng with the Vette.. if you know what i mean..
2 cruzn 2009-08-31 19:50:06
... he restored many Jags and this would have been his latest...
it is not easy putting together what somone elsssssssetook apart... I have done Jags but never a 120... parts are not easy to find, but much easier than 5 years ago... I have been working on it off-and on for 2 years... when not messinng with the Vette.. if you know what i mean.. Lifetime Member #86
USN 1966-1970
WestPac 67-68 Tet I&II
Featured in Corvette Enthusiast Aug 2007 "Shark Attack"
Blue Green *** 454,4 Spd, Dark Saddle Leather, A/C, AM-FM St. (orig), PW, Tilt -Tele Wheel"
(click to see a bigger image)
USN 1966-1970
WestPac 67-68 Tet I&II
Featured in Corvette Enthusiast Aug 2007 "Shark Attack"
Blue Green *** 454,4 Spd, Dark Saddle Leather, A/C, AM-FM St. (orig), PW, Tilt -Tele Wheel"
(click to see a bigger image)
Lifetime MemberManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
Way to go bro. What can I say? That's all the motivation a man needs. You've got my respect . I have always said, no man should be expected to resurrect what another has has disassembled .
.Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again.
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