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Some Vettes that didn't make it to the Showroom

Posted: 1/15/08 5:31pm Message 1 of 7
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Victor, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Back in the '70s, the Corvette designers were busy.
 
 
Take a look at some of these designs.
 
What would you give to have one of them?



 
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Some Vettes that didn't make it to the Showroom

Posted: 1/15/08 6:41pm Message 2 of 7
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
I actually remember those when they were introduced.  Seemed strange even then.  They were interesting, but I'm glad it went the way it did.


Some Vettes that didn't make it to the Showroom

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Flanders, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
Looks like if it rolled over you could use it as a see-saw. Shocked


 

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Some Vettes that didn't make it to the Showroom

Posted: 1/16/08 4:08am Message 4 of 7
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Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
I remember showing a picture of that XP-882 to my step son and asking him if he had any idea as to who designed it.
 
He pegged it - John Z. Delorean (of course, he didn't know his first name or middle initial).



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Some Vettes that didn't make it to the Showroom

Posted: 1/16/08 4:29am Message 5 of 7
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Victor, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Do you guys remember when GM was going to use the Wankel rotary engine in the Corvette?
Our company was going to supply some of the machines to manufacture the engines.
They gave up on the emmissions problems.



 
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Posted: 1/16/08 8:25am Message 6 of 7
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They were ahead of their time. I'm curious to see what the Italian concept Corvette (1963) goes for at Barrett-Jackson.


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Vette(s): 1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48
I see some wheels that did make it though Thumbs%20Up cilrah2008-01-16 16:48:36


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