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Old May 24, 2016 | 09:47 PM
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Been waiting for my C3 for 40 years, then I bought it and had to wait 10 more weeks. But alas, it was worth the wait and I am no longer a C3 pretender!! <br > <br > <br > <br > <br > <br > <br >
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Old May 24, 2016 | 09:50 PM
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Nice looking car...
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Old May 24, 2016 | 09:53 PM
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I had to wait for mine also. Looks like yours was totally worth the wait.
Congrats!
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Old May 24, 2016 | 09:58 PM
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Great looking convertible. Enjoy.
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Old May 24, 2016 | 10:06 PM
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Congrats.
For my piece of mind, I would of had it transported in an enclosed trailer..apparently it worked out okay for you though.
Nice looking car.
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Old May 24, 2016 | 11:10 PM
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Outstanding.........Now take some road-trip pics for us when you get the chance!
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Old May 24, 2016 | 11:26 PM
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Nice, how about some motor pics?
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Old May 24, 2016 | 11:31 PM
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What a sweet car....digging the red on red...

But hey, as long as my 69 is down I am pretending...
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Old May 24, 2016 | 11:47 PM
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Beautiful car! There isn't any thing nicer than red/ red with the white soft top.
Wishing you "many miles of smiles"
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Old May 25, 2016 | 12:20 AM
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Congrats on beautiful ride.
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Old May 25, 2016 | 12:53 AM
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he's a beauty--looks very road worthy--which should save you a bunch!
Congratulations!!
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Old May 25, 2016 | 01:00 AM
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Wow! Great leaking C3 convertible. Based on the pictures it's ready to go. Enjoy the ride.
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Old May 25, 2016 | 01:02 AM
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Great car! Looks like it was worth the wait. Congrats!
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Old May 25, 2016 | 04:38 AM
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Hi GJ,
40 years is a long wait!
But it appears you've bought a very nice car from looking at the pictures.
I hope it gives you lots of pleasure…. maybe even for 40 more years!!
Good Luck!
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Old May 25, 2016 | 07:51 AM
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Sweet lookin' ride!
Congratulations on such a nice find!!!

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Old May 25, 2016 | 07:59 AM
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Congratulations on your new Vette. Beautiful car

Have fun with it.
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She's a beauty and well worth the wait! Congrats and enjoy!!
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Beautiful car! Congrats
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