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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 10:15 AM
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Well, according to the C3 Registry, my '70 rolled off the assembly line in St Louis 50 years ago today!




I'd say she dont look a day over 35 and still runs fantastic!

Going celebrate by taking a cruise in the Texas Hill Country tomorrow to a Car Show in Burnet.
[social distancing will be in force]
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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 10:44 AM
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Happy birthday, baby!!
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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 11:09 AM
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oh yes she does look a few days over 35. and thank God! https://www.mecum.com/lots/CH1014-19...orvette-coupe/
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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 11:47 AM
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Happy Birthday to a beautiful '70 Convertible!

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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 11:52 AM
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Happy birthday, looks awesome!!! Appears my girlfriend is about 5 months older than yours
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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 11:57 AM
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Gotta love Bridgehampton Blue. Had same color 70 LT1 with white convertible top.
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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 12:25 PM
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Happy Birthday to a Beautiful 70 vert!
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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 02:55 PM
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Happy Birthday to a very good looking 70 corvette!!
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Thanks for all the nice comments guys....
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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 05:01 PM
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And mine is coming real soon, too.

Happy Birthday!
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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 06:15 PM
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50 and still a knock out...........
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Man do I feel old.
Cars built in the '70s are now starting to turn fifty......
Congrats!
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mine turned 45 june 11th. i gave it the gift of finishing stripping the paint. i think it made it happy. worked for me...
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