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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 01:06 PM
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If anyone out there has an old copy of Bizzoco`s 1969 Stingray Guide Book that he would like to sell I would be interested in buying it. I saw it listed new at 70 bucks, which seems a little absurd to me.

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Good luck--I haunted ebay for months looking for one, and posted here in the for sale section as well, and finally just broke down and ponied up the $70. Nobody, but nobody, sells their copy of Bizocco. Just too much good info.

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I believe it's been out of print for years. It cost about $70.00 years ago. It's a great book. Sorry, mine's not for sale. You might try EBAY?? Chuck
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Crane Corvettes seems to have some type of relationship with the author or at least can get copies from somewhere. They were selling copies at Bloomington Gold and even discounting them although they were still expensive at $65.00.

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I looked on ebay and other places for a month and didn't find anything. Finally just ordered one for $70. It is an awesome book though. Is there anything similar for a 79 out there?
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Originally Posted by cicconjo
If anyone out there has an old copy of Bizzoco`s 1969 Stingray Guide Book that he would like to sell I would be interested in buying it. I saw it listed new at 70 bucks, which seems a little absurd to me.

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GREAT book. I bought mine directly from Rick about 3-4 years ago. You should be able to find one - but expect to pay around $70 for it.
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 07:58 AM
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I got mine from Amazon, but I paid $70 for it.
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why is this book so sought after?
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why is this book so sought after?
Because it has all kinds of cool photos and descriptions of running changes during the model year. If you have a 69 it is a great resource.
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Because it has all kinds of cool photos and descriptions of running changes during the model year. If you have a 69 it is a great resource.
I don't have a '69, but the book sounds like exceptionally good Corvette reading and an excellent reference source. What's the complete title and author's name?
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Looks like this´ll be the first investment in the new '69. Could be worse. Thanks for the help.

The complete title is 1969 Stingray Guide Book by Rick Bizzoco.

Joe
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