Reunited from 1967
08-12-2017, 02:55 PM
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Reunited from 1967
Just wanted to share a short story.
My dad ordered his 1967 427 435hp new and after a few years sold it. He drove it and also raced it at the local drag strip for the few years he had it. It changed hands a few times locally before being sold to a gentlemen in NY in 2004. The car sat for years before being 100% restored recently. The new current owner found my dad who provided him with the original bill of sale and some pictures, etc.
Yesterday we finally were able to meet the current owner (NCRS event) and I was able to see the car for the very first time. It was a day I won't forget as I was able to see my dad sit in his car he ordered all those years ago. The car looked incredible in person which no picture could ever truly show.
Here is a link with a ton of pics from the current owner.
My dad ordered his 1967 427 435hp new and after a few years sold it. He drove it and also raced it at the local drag strip for the few years he had it. It changed hands a few times locally before being sold to a gentlemen in NY in 2004. The car sat for years before being 100% restored recently. The new current owner found my dad who provided him with the original bill of sale and some pictures, etc.
Yesterday we finally were able to meet the current owner (NCRS event) and I was able to see the car for the very first time. It was a day I won't forget as I was able to see my dad sit in his car he ordered all those years ago. The car looked incredible in person which no picture could ever truly show.
Here is a link with a ton of pics from the current owner.
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08-12-2017, 02:59 PM
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Great story. Beautiful car.
Must have been very moving for your dad to sit in it again.
Must have been very moving for your dad to sit in it again.
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08-12-2017, 03:01 PM
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Now, that's a very cool story. How did she score at the event??
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08-12-2017, 03:40 PM
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Nice story! Beautiful car! Thanks for sharing. Dennis
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08-12-2017, 03:44 PM
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08-12-2017, 03:50 PM
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Great story-Congrads to your dad and you! Thanks for sharing!
08-12-2017, 04:51 PM
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Great story. Nice to see your Father standing next to the car he ordered back in the day. What kind of times was he running? Did he run it stock?
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08-12-2017, 06:14 PM
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Did your dad have the stinger painted white after he took delivery? Do you have better pictures of the docs? Very neat story
08-12-2017, 07:26 PM
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08-12-2017, 07:28 PM
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08-12-2017, 07:30 PM
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He did have it painted afterwards. He felt the white went along with the white top better and I have to agree. The new owner purchased the hardtop as it was not with the car.
08-12-2017, 07:31 PM
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Not sure why the link didn't work but here it is now.
Over 300 pics and close ups of docs, etc.
I'll be sure to relay all the comments to my dad.
http://www.prestigemotorcar.com/web/...York/37989706/
Over 300 pics and close ups of docs, etc.
I'll be sure to relay all the comments to my dad.
http://www.prestigemotorcar.com/web/...York/37989706/
08-12-2017, 10:17 PM
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Great story....and great running when it was new! Mid 11's was FLYING in those days!!
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08-12-2017, 11:33 PM
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Very cool story - thanks for sharing!
08-13-2017, 08:06 AM
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This is a very touching story. The current owner was able to locate your Dad and your Dad was kind enough to provide him with the bill of sale. It's only fitting that your Dad was able to reunite with his Corvette. I'm sure both you and your Dad were moved by the experience. Thanks for sharing.
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Not sure why the link didn't work but here it is now.
Over 300 pics and close ups of docs, etc.
I'll be sure to relay all the comments to my dad.
http://www.prestigemotorcar.com/web/...York/37989706/
Over 300 pics and close ups of docs, etc.
I'll be sure to relay all the comments to my dad.
http://www.prestigemotorcar.com/web/...York/37989706/
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