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1969 Chevrolet Corvette (C3) Stingray

Posted August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 The PetrolHeadLeave a commentPosted in Motor Shows

Following on from the C2 variant of the Vette, the C3 Corvette Stingray (all one word this time) was launched in 1967 and carried on until 1982. This really long production run also encompassed new sales records in 1979 when over 53,000 models were purchased by an enthusiastic public. The chassis for the C3 was […]

1966 Chevrolet Corvette (C2) Sting Ray

Posted March 20, 2020April 20, 2020 The PetrolHeadLeave a commentPosted in Fantasy Garage

Initially launched in 1963, the ‘Vette Sting Ray was designed as a viable competitor to the vastly superior European sports cars on offer at the time. It introduced a brand new chassis which offered much improved handling through the use, for the first time, of proper independent rear suspension (made up of control arms, shock […]