James Vette
CCCUK Member
I'm so happy with these classic radio dials that arrived. No scratches or anything and came with chrome tuners. I can't wait to put my new stuff on the car in the spring.
What have YOU being doing or are you planning to do with your Vette?
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I'm so happy with these classic radio dials that arrived. No scratches or anything and came with chrome tuners. I can't wait to put my new stuff on the car in the spring.
James Vette
CCCUK Member
James Vette
CCCUK Member
Not vette related but I took a drive to hayling island garage to check out their classics sat outside.
James Vette
CCCUK Member
I saw a classic mustang today but the roads are still partly salty... 
Nassau65
CCCUK Member
In all I saw 5 newish mustangs today, all RHD. Ford really took the bull by the horns offering the mustang in RHD. It suddenly opened up the mustang to people that wouldn’t dream of owning/driving an American car.
chrysler proved that when they produced their Voyager in RHD. They were everywhere.
The same thing will probably happen or is happening with the RHD C8.
chrysler proved that when they produced their Voyager in RHD. They were everywhere.
The same thing will probably happen or is happening with the RHD C8.
James Vette
CCCUK Member
Itching for a car show but this storm has probably caused the good weather to be pushed back further...
antijam
CCCUK Member
Chrysler hooked me in with the 300C Touring.....
Not the 'Hemi' and not the best made car I've ever owned ( I had three sets of wheels under warranty) and not a particularly practical Estate but a great tourer - and that road presence (particularly with the 'Bentley' grille) ! Certainly not as big a seller over here as the Voyager nor in the States in Dodge Magnum form. Sadly it had to go as my wife found it impossible to drive - even with the blocks I fitted to the pedals!
Then a few years later Ford put the steering wheel on the right side in the Mustang and I was hooked again.....
With the 'Coyote' quad cam V8 25 mpg is attainable with a light right foot (try getting that from any Classic 'Vette). Even after after five years of ownership it still gets smiles and comments wherever I go. Again build quality is so-so but in terms of 'bang for your buck' it was the cheapest 400+ bhp on the British market.
Pricey though it is I suspect the RHD C8 is going to make quite an impression over here.
stealthyflatfish
Well-known user
Out of interest, what are the little stickers on the number plates, always wondered ?
antijam
CCCUK Member
Yes, considering the size of the car the 'Estate' space was minimal - still, my dogs could travel in comfort
antijam
CCCUK Member
They were. I've removed the rear seats in the 'Stang and fitted it out for dog accommodation so they can now enjoy the fresh air....
Fitting them in the C3 is a challenge I haven't resolved yet.....
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Nassau65
CCCUK Member
I don’t think they would enjoy the experience of being in a C3 corvette very much.
That’s always been the downfall of any 2 seater “sports car” just the 2 seats. One of the reasons a number of buyers chose the Mustang, Camaro and so forth over the corvette over the years. It can be a drawback for some.
That’s always been the downfall of any 2 seater “sports car” just the 2 seats. One of the reasons a number of buyers chose the Mustang, Camaro and so forth over the corvette over the years. It can be a drawback for some.
Roscobbc
Moderator
Stange really that so many 'coupes' (and ragtops) - both American and European have a nominal pair of rear seat which are in fact totally ususable unless the driver and front seat passenger are 'vertically challenged' and slide the fronts seats all the way forward on the runners. Perhaps buyers and owners of coupes and 'verts should get a 'class action' against the manufacturers perhaps organised by one of those smart ass lawyers re. the vehicles not being 'as advertised' - i.e not full 4 seater vehicles.
Nassau65
CCCUK Member
Most sports coupes weather American or European or Japanese are pretty small in the rear, and are really only suitable for children. Full size American coupes of the 60’s and 70,s and even some from the 80’s were not a problem for adults in the rear, although not always very elegant for those getting in and out. Me and my sister have spent many hours in the rear of same when we’re younger.
James Vette
CCCUK Member
So what is the first car show yall are going to this year? I think it'll be portsmouth port solent harbour for me although the speedbumps are the worst I've ever seen I should take a ramp with me it's really that bad.
CaptainK
CCCUK Member
Are those cars actually sold as 4 seaters? The reason why I ask is my other coupe I have (the FTO - now back on the road as of a few days ago) was sol as a 2+2 coupe. As in 2 full seats at the front, and 2 "limited use" seats at the back. Amusingly, back in the day I did use the car for a Europe trip with passengers in the back for long days driving around Europe for a while.
Chuffer
CCCUK Member
I am with you on this Captain , such cars are not pretending to be full 4 seaters . I think my Opel Manta GTE was the last coupe I owned that would actually seat two adults in reasonable comfort in the back . I had a Nissan Sylvia Turbo , a Mitsubishi Starion Wide body Turbo , a Jaguar XJS , and Jaguar XKR8 . All were only fit for children in the rear seats and as for my wifes current Peugeot RCZ GT 200 , even a vertically challenged Pygmy won`t fit in that !Are those cars actually sold as 4 seaters? The reason why I ask is my other coupe I have (the FTO - now back on the road as of a few days ago) was sol as a 2+2 coupe. As in 2 full seats at the front, and 2 "limited use" seats at the back. Amusingly, back in the day I did use the car for a Europe trip with passengers in the back for long days driving around Europe for a while.