Most sought after Vette..?
 

:cheers: A friend of mine asked me (just because I have an 01 C5) what the most sought after Vette is. I told him it depends on if its an antique (who wouldn't want the 53...?) or one that's very unique for one reason or another...? I realize that everyone has a different reason / taste in certain models, but in general what is the most sought after Vette (I was thinking maybe the last Sting Ray that supported the Sting Ray emblem, I believe it was the 76...?)

'63 split window comes to mind.

the wifey says one that is paid for :willy:

1969 Corvette ZL-1 comes instantly to mind,there were only 2 made

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...rvetteZL-1.jpg

67 big block, or the new ZR1

1983 vette.

Heh, thats a good one.

All first years 53-62 are sought after if in good condition. 67 big block verts with air are $$ now. Late bumper cars (68-72) are growing in value. Late c-3, early c-4 are "new vette owners" or the "family mans vette" and have a demand. New cars are always wanted & what we don't have or can't afford (Z06,ZR1) are always drooled over and dreamed about. It depends on who & what the circumstances are. I don't see a lot of vettes being disposable cars after a few years like most other cars. Tell your friend that ALL corvettes are sought after.....

If you're talking production Vettes, I'd say 67 BB vert, 63 SWC Z, 57, 63 SWC, and 53 are top five...

67 427/435. My last Vette before my C5. Great to look at-killer sound but not a whole lot of fun to drive. Had all the road grip of a cement truck but that was the 60's. I really do enjoy the C5 a whole lot better.

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I'm sure. Worth a lot of $$$. Impossible to find.

If You can steal it from the NCM:eek:

I want a 75. A very specific one... the one my dad bought new and then sold to me for a song when i was about 22. I let it go a few years ago but would love to have it back for sentimental reasons. :cheers:

I would like a 67 vert or a 96 GS

I'd have to say my 2001 Pewter Vert. I have been looking for that car for 25 years....:leaving:

53, L88, ZL1, 67 427's, im sure there are a few others, but those seem to be the cars that bring the mega bucks.

Mid-year
 

I'm thinking any mid-year, however, a 67 BB would be my favorite:thumbs:

:iagree: , I've seen this car in person at Roger's store. Pretty cool car.

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1967 Black on black L88 Stingray! To die for.

-Alex

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its a tigh between the 63 split window and the 67 427 "that made 400hp" it was more like 500hp lol

either one with the originial optional A/C unit lol

have to go with the split window also!:cheers:

Mine too. :iagree: :thumbs:

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yea...for meeee "67" w/427 435 hp...got one!!!!
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My guess would be a 63 split window coupe with AC

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and i'd say my 99 magred vert it took me me 53 years to find mine

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18.../newpis004.jpg

oak :thumbs:

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1983 only one:willy: :willy: :willy:

Might this be it? :smiliedrool:

http://www.raceramps.com/uploaded_fi...rks%20test.jpg

Originally Posted by Lafd4me
I'd have to say my 2001 Pewter Vert. I have been looking for that car for 25 years....

Originally posted by Oaks99
and i'd say my 99 magred vert it took me me 53 years to find mine!

LOL.....I have to agree. I'm still looking for my first 'Vette and it's taken me 57 years to get this far. When I get it it will be the most sought after 'Vette that ever existed.....to me!

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im cool w/this 2 verts
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2004 Vette. Seriously!:D

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Oh that Aviator is MY favorite!!!!!!:D

I agee the ZL1, but the first thing that came to mind as the most sought after vette would be an L88. No heater, radio delete, just made for one thing, speed. :thumbs:

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67 big block 427 tri power vert o yea:thumbs:

I would say the money would be on the 67 435. The real big money on 67 L88.

Still, it's nice to see so many pick the 63 SWC. Had my 4. Funny that one was modded out to a 67 BB in Green. Another to a 65 Nassau Blue. And a third to a Porche Red.

I'd have to vote for the return of my '63 split-window fuelie Z06! (Sure wish I still had it!!)

For me, it would be my dream car, a black 69 L88 Stingray. Most guys i know want a lambo/ferrari/porsche and what not. I need good ol american muscle.

The funny thing is, that everyone hated the split rear window. Thats why it was gone in 64, you couldn't see out the rear of the car. A lot of 63 owners, cut the split out and got the 64 rear window even, just like making your c6 look like a zo6 c6.

The 63's also had drum brakes.....

The 67's , although the most popular for the advertised HP rating, really was a step down from 65 or 66. The 66 did have the 450 hp 427, but few recognize it, and the 67 had poor interior. It was a accidental year. The 68 c3 was suppose to come out in 67 but didnt make it. The 67 had plastic interior peices, the emergency brake handle in the middle (for who knows why?) and few other things.

I had a 427 tri power 68 roadster, that really was a great car (and I didnt like any of my other c3's before it) but the 68 was c2 like, and it ran well with the 400 hp tri power engine and 4 speed.

I dont miss it, I like the 64 roadster better. The 65 is a PITA and the 66 is better then the others but not as nice as the 64 now, only because its benn used more.

The best.....the 09 zr1 is the best car, but it wont have the character of the early cars.

I'd have to say as far as older ones, any C1, BB, and SWC would be a prize possession to have. With the newer ones for me I would like a 96 GS, 04 Z16, and an 09 ZR1.

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Its actually really easy to find, its at the Corvette Museum. :D

Here is the #2 '69 ZL1. It was at the NCRS show in Orlando a few years ago. It is a gorgeous car, only wish Roger would of brought his to put it next to this one. And yes this is the real one, he has all the documentation on it, original owner, and it was in one of the Vette magazines as well. :cheers: If anyone wants higher res. pics let me know.

http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/corv.../1PICT1814.jpg
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/corv.../1PICT1818.jpg
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/corv.../1PICT1856.jpg
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/corv.../1PICT1821.jpg

I would say the one I bought last year 04 T-RED 21,800 miles now has 29,000 on it fun to drive

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There are several I would love to own - 63 split window and 67 427/435 hp come to mind.

I like 59-62's, 63 split windows, 82's & 96 GrandSport vert

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67 big block 69 love a metal bumper car and an 08 z06 would be nice. But the best Corvette ever is a 98 light carmine red one

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If you want it to drive it stay away from C1s, C2s, C3s.

None of them drive worth anything until the C4.

If you want it just to have it the then there are several that have been mentioned and I would agree.

:thumbs: very rare car "big tank car" :cool: :cool:

:iagree:c1 c2 c3 were made to be parked....lol
ps. back in the 50's,60's and 70's those cars were great sport cars you cant compared them w/ c5 or c6 (is 30to50+ years of technological difference)