I have been a Corvette fan for many years but it wasn't until about 10 years ago that I really decided I was going to get one.  But which one?  The C3 was the most beautiful Corvette in my mind and the C5 was a great price for the amount of car you got.  Plus it was the Corvette that was current when I got my license.  Then there was the C4.  The Corvette I grew up with (I was born in 84).  The one that was the new Vette when I was old enough to start getting into cars.  The prices were attainable and I started saving.  After a few years and near misses I finally bought my first vette.  A 92 Convertible with a 6 spd.  The previous owner had installed a full exhaust as well as some other goodies and I did a few cosmetic things such as replace the sun visors and outer window stripping.  I buffed the paint, put on some hood stripes and a spoiler and have loved it since.  I do plan to sell it in the near future however as I really want a C3.  

Very cool!  Glad you got to attain your dream!

Hopefully you'll get a C3 someday soon.