Regular Car Reviews: 1979 Corvette C3

The C3 'Vette is an Atlantic City escort, layering on foundation and mortgaging her future to maintain a lifestyle that has not made sense since 1967. When I see a C3, I think about that lady at the bowling alley bar who grabbed my hoo-haas in 2008. She held her Kool and said: "It's about time we get some YOUNG blood in this place.

Special thanks to Ted Stoltz for serving as our 3rd videographer.

[dsofe]

no matter how bad it is, its still the most beautiful corvette in my opinion

[WoZIMoo]

I grew a mullet and had a cigarette taste in my mouth just looking at the thing.

[SuperLabonte]

I Pissed myself at the headlight part 😂

[Esprox]

"if a stratocaster was a car" you're speaking my language, friend

[islander]

Because of this video I am purchasing a C3. Love it.

[RandomTXDude]

I honestly think the C3 Corvette is one of the top ten most beautiful cars ever made. But it was a train wreck by the end, sadly. That does make it an excellent foundation for today, though!

[rabbiman]

"Objects in mirror are losing" 
lol

[Robbieifyoucan]

The pre 74 C3's were pretty good cars, I don't think its fair to say the C3 was crap. Just the ones after emissions control.

[MrRandomcommentguy]

Early C3's are my favorite looking Corvettes...

[mcinkyt]

I always liked the earlier C3 styling but yeah.... emissions engines 

[SmileyLegoGuy]

"I'm sure I'm forgetting something... What is it I'm forgetting? Oh yeah, headlights go we go."

[Doggieman]

Other than the DeLorean, probably one of the most amazing and unique-looking cars ever designed. Whereas modern cars have lame curves in all the wrong places, this car has curves that look stunning.

[gracilism]

I like the C3.  Its a great design undone by the poor quality of the 70's.  And thats a reflection of government regulation, not the Corvette's design.

[BrunoO]

Completely cracked me up at the headlights scene. 

[wozzord]

I’ve driven one of these, I don’t care how much it lacks power, it looks nice and it’s still fun to drive. That’s all I need

[ShadowBob-ms]

Had an '82 C3, what a POS but, man, did I love it. The feel you got sitting behind the wheel was unforgettable. As someone else said, this will make an amazing build platform, got me thinking, UMHH

[marcodevries]

Everything negative stated had nothing to do with the corvette but with the tree huggers in office. It’s a gorgeous car. And while it’s lighter a Porsche the same year had all of 180 HP.

[markmartin]

Depressing take on a car that had to put up with a lot of restrictions, and SURVIVED.Still better than most out there at the time, that is fun to drive, and with a great look.

[FabriceFERRAND]

You're making a great job. Pleasure is in old fashioned, affordable, pretty used cars. Not only in those few untouchables hypercars that stay hidden in garages.
Just continue, it's great !

[russelljdj]

I Love these guys! They be funny!  It's not the C3's fault that federal regulations took away it's power. If you remove the cat, add Flow Masters, or Borla, Or Magna Flows, ect you can get near 250 HP. Intake manifold change will get another 30 to 50. As primitive as the suspension is now, they handle very well. And they LOOK Great. Best Looking car made in America EVER!(In my humble opinion).