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Oct 26, 1956

Old 10-26-2016, 08:27 PM
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Today, Oct 26 1956, a 1957 Corvette with production number 0518 rolled off the GM assembly line in St.Louis, MO. To celebrate her birthday, she got a bath, an oil check, and a long ride out in the country with its owners since 1974.






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Old 10-26-2016, 08:35 PM
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Cool story. Seven years ago today I first saw my 60 that I bought 3 years later.
Old 10-26-2016, 09:32 PM
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Happy b-day to your beautiful car!

I so wish I had never sold my '56

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Happy Birthday!
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How sweet it is!!! Many happy returns
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Great looking 57 When you've had them that long it really is a big part of your life.
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Very nice! Looks like you had a great day!
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Happy 60th! Best looking year C1 and best color combo to boot...delighted that you have been enjoying it for 42 going on 43 years.
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Nice 57...

What body of water is that in the last shot? I like the shadow pic...
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It's the Nansemond River on RT 17 (Virginia). Newport News Ship Building is in the distance.
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sounds like it had a nice birthday.
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Looks like a perfect day for all.
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Happy B'day. Looks great for a 60 year old!
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Great color combo on a fine 56.

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