Johnny Carson Pace Car???
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Johnny Carson Pace Car???
I have a question. I found this item on eBay yesterday.
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The seller claims that this key chain, and two others like it were given to Johnny Carson when he purchased a 1978 Corvette Indy Pace Car replica from the Santa Monica Chevrolet/Buick dealership. The back had the inscription "Santa Monica Chevrolet - Presented to Johnny Carson". The seller makes the further claim that it was purchased in an estate sale. I opened the bidding on this key chain, but after doing some further research and being outbid, I opted not to ante up.
I can find no proof that Johnny Carson ever purchased a '78 Pace Car replica, nor a '78 Corvette at all. The auction is over; the key chain went for $171.00. My interest in this is only curiousity now. I'm looking for your guys' input. Did Carson ever own a '78?
Thanks,
Randy
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[/IMG]The seller claims that this key chain, and two others like it were given to Johnny Carson when he purchased a 1978 Corvette Indy Pace Car replica from the Santa Monica Chevrolet/Buick dealership. The back had the inscription "Santa Monica Chevrolet - Presented to Johnny Carson". The seller makes the further claim that it was purchased in an estate sale. I opened the bidding on this key chain, but after doing some further research and being outbid, I opted not to ante up.
I can find no proof that Johnny Carson ever purchased a '78 Pace Car replica, nor a '78 Corvette at all. The auction is over; the key chain went for $171.00. My interest in this is only curiousity now. I'm looking for your guys' input. Did Carson ever own a '78?
Thanks,
Randy
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IF Johnny Carson (the TV personality...not the son of Wilbur Carson in Paducah, KY) owned a '78 P/C, I would guess that whoever has that car now also has the 'original' key fob.
Now, if you are still enthralled with buying such an item, I will offer to sell you a book on "How Not To Be Gullible"....and it's only $87.50.
Now, if you are still enthralled with buying such an item, I will offer to sell you a book on "How Not To Be Gullible"....and it's only $87.50.
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IF Johnny Carson (the TV personality...not the son of Wilbur Carson in Paducah, KY) owned a '78 P/C, I would guess that whoever has that car now also has the 'original' key fob.
Now, if you are still enthralled with buying such an item, I will offer to sell you a book on "How Not To Be Gullible"....and it's only $87.50.
Now, if you are still enthralled with buying such an item, I will offer to sell you a book on "How Not To Be Gullible"....and it's only $87.50.
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((Holding up envelope to my head))Uhhh..What is gold,overpriced,and something you can find on Fleabay???? ((My drunken neighbor asks))I dont know great one,what is it? ((My reply))Johnny Carson's Pace Car key fob....Oh ho ho ho ho!!!!! Whoa Johnny!!!!
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IF Johnny Carson (the TV personality...not the son of Wilbur Carson in Paducah, KY) owned a '78 P/C, I would guess that whoever has that car now also has the 'original' key fob.
Now, if you are still enthralled with buying such an item, I will offer to sell you a book on "How Not To Be Gullible"....and it's only $87.50.
Now, if you are still enthralled with buying such an item, I will offer to sell you a book on "How Not To Be Gullible"....and it's only $87.50.
Scott
