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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Well I got an email yesterday from the past... literally.
I went to inspect a vehicle for a forum member about 4 years ago when I was still at home in NJ. The car was my dream car and if I had the money I would have bought the car myself but I didn't so I called the guy (Mark) and told him the car was perfect. Mark lived in Florida at the time and immediately bought it. I move to Michigan for school this year and sell my car. Mark emails me and offers me the car. I have posted on here looking for an 80 or 81 black on black 4 speed and some how he saw it and remembered that it was me. He had also moved to Michigan. I just can't believe it but I thought I would share my story with you guys. I may own my first Corvette here in the next couple of weeks. I plan on going to look at it on Saturday so I will let you guys know. He said he has only put about 1000 miles since he bought it and would like to see it to go to someone that will use it.(ME!!!) It has a built engine too. I am just so happy. This forum is great and if everything goes well I will officially be a new corvette owner.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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That's a fantastic story. Can't wait to see you actually get it. Make sure you take and post lots of pics of the day you take delivery of it. Congrats.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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I will don't worry I can't seem to get rid of this smile. I haven't been this happy in a while!
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well... I pick up the car on Friday. The guy accepted my offer so my first Corvette is a 1981 Black on Black 4 speed with a 383. I can't wait to bring it home. It will definitely be going to Englishtown a few times over the summer.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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well... I pick up the car on Friday. The guy accepted my offer so my first Corvette is a 1981 Black on Black 4 speed with a 383. I can't wait to bring it home. It will definitely be going to Englishtown a few times over the summer.
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That's great news. Congrats.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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Sweet!! Congrats! Too bad you don't still live in Michigan!!
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Great story. Sounds like the car was meant to be yours. Hope everything works out and look forward to you reporting back that you got the car.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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I'll be looking for you at Englishtown this summer!
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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i am still in michigan til next friday
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Congrats,great story,youll have a blast with that car at englishtown.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Irocz2173
i am still in michigan til next friday
Where specifically?? I am in Detroit.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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I am in Big Rapids but I will be passing through detroit on Tuesday night on my way back to New Jersey.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Very cool story!!!
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wow good luck
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