Barons results

[Nassau65]

Just saw that it sold for £19250 plus commission. Seems reasonable to me considering what a lot/most rubber bumper models are being offered for. Yes, it’s been said it needs things done to it, but then 99% of the cars out there will also need things doing.

 

[Nassau65]

Just looking at the above picture the chrome bumper cars are soo elegant. The rubber bumper cars carried off the safety aspect design change very well, and looked nice and modern with it. But now the 68-72 cars to me just look lovely. Perhaps it’s the chrome.

 

[Nassau65]

Just checked The Market auction, this one is currently at £25k reserve met.

 

[GCorvette]

Just saw that it sold for £19250 plus commission. Seems reasonable to me considering what a lot/most rubber bumper models are being offered for. Yes, it’s been said it needs things done to it, but then 99% of the cars out there will also need things doing.
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The new owner posted on the FB group this morning. Certainly looks stunning.

 

[James Vette]

My dream car. Hopefully they get full use out of it.

 

[Roscobbc]

Just looking at the above picture the chrome bumper cars are soo elegant. The rubber bumper cars carried off the safety aspect design change very well, and looked nice and modern with it. But now the 68-72 cars to me just look lovely. Perhaps it’s the chrome.

The chrome bumpers, especially the front one with the lower grille surrounds helps to define the whole style of the car - the body lines just flow perfectly from front to rear.

 

[Nassau65]

James, I think you may have missed a good opportunity to buy a chrome bumper C3 at a reasonable price, enjoy it for what it is, and improve it at a later date.

 

[James Vette]

James, I think you may have missed a good opportunity to buy a chrome bumper C3 at a reasonable price, enjoy it for what it is, and improve it at a later date.

I couldn't afford it at that price.

 

[Nassau65]

sorry to hear that James. I know your very much into the chrome bumper era C3’s, but I personally think you may have to consider later models, rubber bumper scalloped rear end 1974/77 or glass back window variants 78/82 depending on what front end you like. Keep looking, you’re get there in the end.

 

[James Vette]

sorry to hear that James. I know your very much into the chrome bumper era C3’s, but I personally think you may have to consider later models, rubber bumper scalloped rear end 1974/77 or glass back window variants 78/82 depending on what front end you like. Keep looking, you’re get there in the end.

Thanks it's ok I got to ride in it. I'm sure a rubber bumper will be fine but they're missing the chrome gills.

 

[Nassau65]

I’m old enough to remember when the owners of chrome bumper C3 Corvettes sold them to get the new style rubber bumper models. Back in those days you wanted the latest model you could afford. The rubber models are just as much fun to drive, they just are missing the old fashioned chrome.

 

[Nassau65]

James, I know you like Blue, so here’s a picture I found of a 75 T-Top coupe. I think you will agree, it looks pretty nice.

 

[Vetman]

Maybe a 76 as no black bumperettes.

 

[James Vette]

Maybe a 76 as no black bumperettes.

I thought that was 74?

 

[Vetman]

Yes, probably a 74. Need to see the back end.

 

[Nassau65]

I think your right James, the picture is of a 1974 ( it was listed as a 75 ) as it has the bumperettes. Like them or not, they do offer a little protection to the nose. I personally think they look fine. If you don’t like the black ends, you can always paint them body colour as many owners have done over the years.

 

[Emc]

Maybe a 76 as no black bumperettes.

Its a 74