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- Sturgis, MI
- GTP_ty00123
GTP Cool Wall: Chevrolet Corvette C1
- Thread starter TheBook
- 60 comments
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- 23,884
- It/It
- GTP_TheCracker
I'd feel like a pillock driving one, but it's cool none the less.
- 27,203
- United Kingdom
I've no trouble giving this one a Sub-Zero. Not that quick, certainly not a handler, but effortlessly cool in a way that US cars from the 50s seem to manage. It's all about cruising along, having fun and hanging out with a V8 burble providing the soundtrack.
Just needs to be parked in front of a Diner with a jukebox and a neon sign and the image is complete.
Just needs to be parked in front of a Diner with a jukebox and a neon sign and the image is complete.
- 5,303
- Riverside, Ca
- GTP_Leonidae_MFT
seriously uncool.
- 3,884
- St.Pete, FL
- NotThePrez
- NotThePrez
The car that started everything off, an awesome sunset cruiser.
Cool
Cool
- 10,620
- gtp_jimprower
I have NEVER liked the look of the '57 fuelie, or most '57-model GM products. My favorite C1 is the '62, followed by the '53.
I recognize that it's cool, but I can't give more than a The Cheat Noise.
I recognize that it's cool, but I can't give more than a The Cheat Noise.
- 3,591
- Lincolnshire
- GTP_Tommi2000
- 4,579
- Houston, TX
- astrosdude91
This car reminds me of the scene out of the movie, True Lies:
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I'll vote sub-zero, jut like most Corvettes!
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I'll vote sub-zero, jut like most Corvettes!
- 5,765
- Anoka, MN
Sub-zero for the reasons I gave in the OP, as well as being an American Classic before the Mustang was ever introduced. I could have gone with the original '53-'55 Vette, but I figured the first refresh would be better off. I also do like the styling of the quad-light years, but the '56-'57 were really the turning points for both the Vette as well as American cars in general.
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- Bay Area, CA
- Zenith113
If you're gunna go against the norm, you've got to bring some reasons
Cool. Sparked an icon, but I don't find it too pretty
- 21,286
- GR-MI-USA
- YSSMAN
- YSSMAN
Pretty much. At least for the street versions, it wasn't until the C4 (1984-1996) generation that Chevrolet got most of the performance sorted out. Even then there are plenty of arguments to be made that it wasn't until the C4 ZR1, or perhaps even the C5 Z06, that the Corvette could really be taken seriously as a globally competitive sports car.
Still, it doesn't stop us Corvette guys from thinking we're special.
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- Riverside, Ca
- GTP_Leonidae_MFT
- 3,200
- Murcie LP710
Definitely Cool. Not quite Sub-Zero because that accolade would go to what I believe is the most epic-looking 'Vette ever, the C3 Sting Ray, but the C1 is still bloody beautiful.
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- jet1991
- famthom (only silver)
As one of the Corvette guys on the forum, I believe I am contractually obligated to voting "Sub-Zero" for any Corvette.
Well, with an exception here and there...
1980 Chevrolet "California Special" Corvette: 180 BHP, 305ci V8
That`s NOT a california spec 1980 corvette. It`s the "high performance" (more like highER performance) Corvette of the same year, the L82. 230 hp from a 350 small block. The badge over the side grille says L82. Of course it`s easy to find a similar badge and stick it on your cali-vette, but those california cars are starting too get really rare now (thankfully), so why ruin it even more than chevy did?
And i vote sub zero. I find the 55 with the optional v8 to be the best looking c1 corvette. And best looking overall after the 67 stinger\63 split window.
EDIT: Pictures of a few 1955 v8 Corvettes
Edit 2: Damn, the last one is not a 55.
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- 4,579
- Houston, TX
- astrosdude91
Are you looking at the picture correctly? I think your eyes have to be open.
- 5,303
- Riverside, Ca
- GTP_Leonidae_MFT
There's nothing wrong with my eyes. Just different interpretations regarding style, that's all.
