C4 re-defined

[minifridge1138]

I would group the cars based on the inter-changeability of parts.

Where do resto-mod cars fit? Lets say i have a C6 motor on a C4 frame with a C3 body? What do I call it?

A CORVETTE!!

 

[Evolution1980]

Lets say i have a C6 motor on a C4 frame with a C3 body? What do I call it?

Ummm..."a no-hit, numbers-matching, rare find (figured to be only 1 of a handful), one-owner car with a clear title! Ready for show! For the serious collector, a steal at only $99,000!" :L

 

[minifridge1138]

I don't have one, but i want to build one.

Right now, it is just a dream, but some day....

 

[jrzvette]

The term "mid-year" originated while the C3s were in production. At that time, the 53-62 straight axle cars were called Classics or Straight Axles. The Sharks were the new cars. The 63-67 Sting Rays fell in the middle of the two groups and began to be called "Mid Years."

Also, during the early 70's it was believed that the new government regulations would kill all high performance cars and what is now called the C3 would be the last of the Corvettes. So the 63 -67 was the middle generation or the "Mid Years".

 

[Evolution1980]

Also, during the early 70's it was believed that the new government regulations would kill all high performance cars and what is now called the C3 would be the last of the Corvettes. So the 63 -67 was the middle generation or the "Mid Years".

Interesting, as the same talk is happening now about gov't regs and the Z06/ZR1 possibly being the last big-powered factory cars.

 

[jrzvette]

Interesting, as the same talk is happening now about gov't regs and the Z06/ZR1 possibly being the last big-powered factory cars.

The big HP cars of the late 60s put out 400+ gross Hp and had a gas gauge that moved almost as fast as the tach. Today's base Corvette puts out 405 net HP and gets gas milage comperable to the econocars of the 70s. The new ZR1 still gets respecable mileage, and as a limited production model will have almost no effect on GM's CAFE. No one knows what future technology will be capable of but I don't think the new ZR1 is the end of the line, although it may take a while to develope its successor.