Old and new Pictures. 46 years with my 65
11-28-2017, 05:37 PM
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Congrats on the 46 years together. We almost took the same track. I bought my 68 in 72 at age 19 for $1,800. I still have it today with all of my hair. It is a bit lighter in color though. I tell people I have had the car through 3 dogs that died of old age, lots of girlfriends and a 37 year marriage and two great kids, now adults. Jerry
It's amazing that the cars share so much of our lives. My 65 was in front of the church when my wife and I got married in 78. We drove it to the Poconos on our honeymoon. My 2 daughters are grown now with kids of their own. They still go for rides with me as do the grandchildren.
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Zat him in the doorway? Pictures like that are heirlooms. Your GGkids will get a kick out of that. Will the car pass to someone in the family?
Great story. I couldn't keep my cool cars from the polyester bell bottom era. I always needed the trade-in cash. Neat story. Thx
Great story. I couldn't keep my cool cars from the polyester bell bottom era. I always needed the trade-in cash. Neat story. Thx
The car will stay in the family. My oldest grandson will probably be making new memories with it.
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11-28-2017, 06:49 PM
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Congrats on the perfect marriage. 
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Great pics, thanks for sharing!
I was born in ‘73 but the history of these cars is amazing. My dad bought mine in ‘75 and to this day is glad he kept it. How many times do we hear about the one that got away?
I hope my kids show pics of their dad (with Corvette) to their buds some day...
Happy Anniversary!
I was born in ‘73 but the history of these cars is amazing. My dad bought mine in ‘75 and to this day is glad he kept it. How many times do we hear about the one that got away?
I hope my kids show pics of their dad (with Corvette) to their buds some day...
Happy Anniversary!
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11-28-2017, 10:36 PM
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The history is amazing for the younger guys. Many of you have had your cars much longer than I've been alive, as Matt observed (Spring of '80). The longevity and memories are impressive!
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11-28-2017, 11:54 PM
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Congratulations! You an I have had our Vettes for about the same length of time. I was 22 when I picked it up in 77. This pic was taken in the Hollywood Hills before heading home.....
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11-29-2017, 06:16 AM
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Time flies when you're having fun. Hard to believe so much time has elapsed. I think it's great for the younger guys to see us older guys really were young once. Nice to see you guys appreciate these cars and are keeping the torch alive
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11-29-2017, 08:03 AM
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Congratulations. You obviously knew what you were doing when you were 18. And, to be able to keep it all these years, with all that was going on in your life, is an amazing achievement. Wish I would have done what you did! 
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