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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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I know I might get the "what does this have to do with corvettes" , but I just thought this was kind of cool, and puts in perspective what we as corvette owners are willing to spend to keep our babies on the road.

It's a postcard sent out to a Model T owner buy a dealership after learning he was going to junk his T for another car.

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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by whitehause
I know I might get the "what does this have to do with corvettes" , but I just thought this was kind of cool, and puts in perspective what we as corvette owners are willing to spend to keep our babies on the road.

It's a postcard sent out to a Model T owner buy a dealership after learning he was going to junk his T for another car.

If only I could get service from GM for $1... Actually, part of the reason I bought the vette in '97 was not only to drive it but to also wrench on it... I've more than quadrupled my collection of mechanics tools since the late 90's. I can't imagine ever NOT having a vette or equivalent to play with in the garage... I'm hooked!
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Hi wh,
THAT'S WONDERFUL!!!
"For a labor charge of $20-$25.00 you can have your engine and transmission completely overhauled".
SIGN ME UP!!!
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Alan
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lol.....me too!...I just thought it was a neat automotive tid-bit from the past.
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Originally Posted by whitehause
I know I might get the "what does this have to do with corvettes" , but I just thought this was kind of cool, and puts in perspective what we as corvette owners are willing to spend to keep our babies on the road.

It's a postcard sent out to a Model T owner buy a dealership after learning he was going to junk his T for another car.



OK, "what does this have to do with Corvettes" enough.

BTW, just a joke, that is a really cool item, and kind of, a piece of history and service, you are never going to see again, I am sure of that.
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