Buying A C3 | Corvette

The steel structure surrounding the cabin is hard to repair. Inspect the pillars and kick panels under the dash.

The C3 frame is notorious for rust, especially in the "birdcage" (windshield frame) and the kick-up areas in front of the rear wheels. Check for active rot, not just surface rust. Rusted frames can make the car unsafe and economically unrepairable. buying a c3 corvette

"Matching numbers" means the engine/transmission are original to the car, which significantly increases value. If you want a driver, a non-matching car is often cheaper. The steel structure surrounding the cabin is hard to repair