[POLL] What’s Your Favorite Corvette of the 1960s?

1. I have a problem with best Corvette of the 60’s You are comparing two different generations C2 and C3
   It would have been better to have Best C1 , C2, C3…etc

2. I agree. They chose decades instead of generations. But a good debate nevertheless that I am enjoying.

3. Jeff and Rich, thank you for chiming in! The generational thing was considered as we are in the unique position of a decade change AND a Corvette generation shift. We ultimately decided that the decades were a more intriguing proposition. Most of us already know our favorite example of each generation (even down to options and color) by heart.
   Best of each decade is an entirely different proposition. Best C3, for instance, would be ’69, ’70, and ’71. By splitting into decades we put that awesome ’69 up against all of the midyears and arguably the best C1s which really complicates things. It also makes next week’s rankings harder because we lost a car that was a shoo-in for 1st or 2nd place.
   Some decades will be harder or more interesting than others but it is a fun, new way to think about these cars that we haven’t done before.

4. I voted for the ’67 as my favorite year and my favorite ’67 would be a Rally Red convertible with red leather, black convertible top, black vinyl hardtop, L89 435 HP 427 with aluminum heads, M-21 close ratio 4-speed trans, redline tires, aluminum wheels, black-stripe stinger hood and to top it all off, that magnificent sounding side-mounted exhaust system. This car could even have radio delete because who needs a radio when they have that stereo symphony emanating from the exhaust?

5. I had a problem voting for the one C3 of the 60’s. I had a ’60. ’63 & a ’68.
   Even though the “68 was a 427 tri-power, I like the “63 the best. Should have never sold it. I had it in a car show and guy came along with a big hand full of cash and wanted it. It wasn’t for sale. But—– $$$$$$ won out.

6. Wayne Withrow Nov. 30, 2019 2:15pm

   I voted for the 1960 because I have owned mine for 52 years and I think it is the best because
   it was the last of the slop back design. It is a true number matching fuel injected Horizon Blue
   with blue interior. I am the second owner and have been a Corvette lover since 1954.

7. Alex –

   You definitely did a great job and all of your pieces have been a great read

   Yes – the decades have made it interesting and it is something new, which I have not seen before which adds to the intrigue.

   I concur, most already have their favorite of each generation. This puts a twist on it.

   Rich

8. We own both a ‘62 and ‘66 Corvette. I am the original owner of the ‘66…a graduation from college present from me to me! Silver pearl with black interior and black convertible top. Also have the optional hard top. Had a good job and could make the payment! Did a two year complete frame off restoration in 2000-2002. Have a strong love affair with this car, my life long companion on the road!
   However, I voted for the ‘62 for several reasons. The body was the cleanest design. Color matching headlight bezels and side coves, blacked out grill, finned rocker cover panels, and the new 327 ci engine. To me, the ‘62 is a classic, and also a harbinger of what was to come in ‘63 with the first C-2.

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