The C3's (68 - 82's) made me want one, as a teenager. Specifically the earlier ones with the big blocks. Funny thing is that I didn't get my first one until I was in my forties and it ended up being a very used C4 (84) model with 160,000 miles. That was 7 years ago and I'm now on my third one (a 2002 model).
I've joined Corvettes Anonymous because I know I have a problem!
With any luck, I'll never be without one again. For me, it really has nothing to do with speed or admiration of others.............I just love to drive these cars.
Dennis