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12/11/2005 10:51 pm
Fun in the sun, 1963 Vette style
It was a nice sunny day, so got my Ermine White 1963 Corvette, 4 speed, 340hp 327 out for a little exercise.
I've owned her since new, put on 380,000 miles, did two major rebuilds, but never a frame off.
13/11/2005 1:25 am
Very nice!
Looks to be in great shape. I've always wanted a '67 427, but it surely wouldn't handle like your lighter 327. Hope you enjoyed your fun in the sun!
13/11/2005 2:42 am
Robert, bet you get a lot of envious stares with that beauty.
USAF 1958-62
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13/11/2005 8:54 am
Bob, I too wanted a 67 427 until I drove one...
My favorite Vette is the 1967 and I loved the big block look and stinger hood, combined with side exhaust. In addition, disc brakes my 63 lacked were a major improvment. I drove a 427 and a 327, but the big block was just too "over the top" even then for a much younger me. When I finally made up my mind to order a 67 327, it was too late to place an order. I was told to come back in September and see the all new 68 I would just love.
Long story short, I came back in September, and I still have my 63.
Sure, money wise I would have done far better ordering a 427 and then never driving it. But there is no price you can put on 380,000 miles of driving my 63.
13/11/2005 12:36 pm
For sure anyone who puts 380K miles on his car is.....in love! LOL!