I think that the manual transmission is a must on a Corvette as the automatic ones would be like just riding in one as opposed to driving the car. The manual puts you in control of the car not the other way around. Now, if you have an automatic equipped car, that's ok but I like to choose when I shift etc. A manual isn't for everyone of course because of one reason or another but in a traffic delay on the highway, an automatic is a blesing for sure!

 

 I don't see a lot of Corvettes up here in Toronto and the ones I do see generally not C-4s but they are still part of the family.

While my first choice is a standard transmission, my C4 has an automatic. May I respectfully suggest that I very much drive the car, not ride in it. I can typically choose when to shift by just feathering the throttle a bit. So it is not as boring as I thought it would be. One plus for me, I have big feet (size 14 ex-wide) the automatic gives me a bit more room around my feet which makes the car more comfortable. The C3 is the last of the basic Corvettes. You can easily tune the car with a dwell meter, timing light and a screwdriver. A reasonably competent mechanic can re-build the car. My C4 is a '94 so we won't discuss distributor replacement! Sadly, my '74 was junk the day it was built. While I loved that car, the general quality is consistent with the times. I miss the raw feel of the '74, especially the change in the engine note when all four barrels of the Q-jet were wide open! It did have a 4-speed with a Hurst conversion. The C4 so much better than the C3 in terms of just about everything, speed, ride handling, fit, finish.....

                                                                                         Vaughn

                                                  

 

We've had lots of beautiful weather this year in northern Ohio and driving around with the top down is pure joy

 

Take care, Dave