We owned a '72 coupe for 30 years. It was a blast to drive and the best looking body of any Vettes until the current generation.

My daughter and son-in-law have it now.

(Very) Old School here: I prefer the original 'split-window' design Corvettes.

Most of the Corvettes I've seen on the roads could just as well be powered by an Iron Duke. I think those drivers are just going for the look. In the country areas around Maryland and Virginia, it is very rare to see a Corvette being thrashed around a set of twisties.

I'm sure there are those who take their Corvettes to track days and all, but those drivers seem to be far in the minority.

For many, it is the Corvette badge of honor. Whether it corners well, accelerates hard, or stops hard enough to splatter your eyeballs on the windscreen doesn't really matter.

Ever owned one?

Been around them all my life. My oldest brother had one back in the late sixties, early seventies. He now has a later model. A very good friend has one. They are very capable vehicles no doubt. I prefer two wheels however.

I rode motorcycles, Suzuki's, Kawasaki's, and a Triumph till I got into my 40's.

Never wanted a hog, cause they are a statement, not transportation, as you suggested of the Vette.

I'll take the Vette any day, if for no other reason than safety. I think they are more fun of a twisty mountain road than a bike. Just my opinion.

I wasn't suggesting that Corvettes were designed to be transportation at all, it just seems that's how they get used (and as such could be powered by an Iron Duke. )

I recall you have a racing background and I dare say you probably wouldn't hesitate to thrash one down a back road.

I've been riding (on the street) since '78. Mostly Honda's, but my latest ride is a Buell Ulysses. Also have a flock of CRF's when the family goes trail riding.

That's a nice bike! It looks fast!

I forgot to mention my '78 Husqvarna 450 desert bike. By today's standards, it's a dog.