26 Years Later, Family Surprises Man With His Old ’77 Corvette

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09-14-2015, 01:39 PM

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26 Years Later, Family Surprises Man With His Old ’77 Corvette

Back in 1989, a Michigan native had to sell his '77 Corvette out of a need for a more family oriented vehicle for his three young children. His kids never forgot the sacrifice.

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09-14-2015, 01:50 PM

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What a wonderful story! I am sure many happy memories came flashing back.

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09-14-2015, 04:13 PM

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09-14-2015, 04:27 PM

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Great story and even better family.

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09-14-2015, 07:14 PM

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Very nice! I hope he enjoys it and they get to enjoy it with him. I'm guessing some great memories are in the works.

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09-14-2015, 07:27 PM

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Very nice! I hope he enjoys it and they get to enjoy it with him. I'm guessing some great memories are in the works.

WOW! What are the chances?! Great story/Happy "New Owner"!

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09-14-2015, 08:25 PM

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09-14-2015, 09:24 PM

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Good story

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09-14-2015, 09:52 PM

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Outstanding!

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09-15-2015, 08:35 AM

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Wonderful story

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09-15-2015, 02:25 PM

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That man raised his kids right. They appreciated his sacrifice for them and made sure he knew it. Fantastic!

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09-15-2015, 05:25 PM

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That man raised his kids right. They appreciated his sacrifice for them and made sure he knew it. Fantastic!

Fantastic story! I forwarded to my kids!

I'd love to hear more about this. How did they ever find his old Corvette? I'd love to find my 1973 white/red int. 454 Corvette.

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09-15-2015, 05:27 PM

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09-15-2015, 05:29 PM

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Fantastic story! I forwarded to my kids!

I'd love to hear more about this. How did they ever find his old Corvette? I'd love to find my 1973 white/red int. 454 Corvette.

It's a marvelous human interest story - a nice break from another "cop killing" or "muslim incursion." Kudos to his "kids," and God bless, "Pop" as well. He must have been a first rate Dad !!

Gary