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John Wayne's Corvette
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St. Jude Donor '06
John Wayne's Corvette
A 1953 Corvette in Harrah's Museum in Reno. Strangely, the only good photos I got were of this Vette! (I took about 50 overall).
This tour is reccomended HIGHLY!
http://corvettecolors.com/JohnWayne.htm
This tour is reccomended HIGHLY!
http://corvettecolors.com/JohnWayne.htm
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Dang, now I am really mad I missed it. I was in Reno 2 weeks ago on business. Tried to make it to the museum but it closes at 5:00 during the week and I was in meetings all day. 
Thanks for the pictures, maybe next time.
Thanks for the pictures, maybe next time.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by ICEMAN59
Whats with the minature version? 
The story on this one is that it was in a small town Chevy dealership when the only doctor in town came in and wanted to buy it for his son. The dealer said no it was being kept for display. The doctor said "Ok, just don't call when you get sick." They delivered to the doc the next day.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by BARRY L-48
If I am not mistaken,the Duke gave this car to fellow actor and good friend Ward Bond as he could not fit in it comfortably! 
Lee,
First it was mine(Mike?) - I gave it to Ward on my left. It was the first out here.
John Wayne 1975
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Originally Posted by BARRY L-48
If I am not mistaken,the Duke gave this car to fellow actor and good friend Ward Bond as he could not fit in it comfortably!
Eddie
