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Old May 17, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Just wanted to drop in and say hello. Kinda excited to be a new owner of a 96/CE
It's been about 18 years since my last C4 and missed it ever since I sold it. Started looking to pick up a C4 project car for me and my son to do together.
Here's what I came home with.










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Old May 17, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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Great looking one. It doesn't impress me as much of a project. Ha Ha. Drive and enjoy.
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Old May 17, 2013 | 11:21 AM
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Congratulations. Great find. It looks really good.

I particularly like the LT4 cars. Wish I had one too.
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Old May 17, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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Nice car! About the only project here is getting out and driving it. Have fun!
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Old May 17, 2013 | 11:42 AM
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Nice project car . Congrats and enjoy.
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Old May 17, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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Alright I guess I abandoned the project idea but he will get proper lessons on washing and waxing and maybe a lowering kit. Otherwise
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Old May 17, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Its always nice to have a driver and a project. Right now I get a little depressed when I walk out and it's another nice day I can't drive my C4.

Very nice car BTW
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Old May 17, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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Super Nice!!! also---I'm sure you and your son will find some projects--Enjoy!!!
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Old May 17, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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Great looking car. You don't need a project, you need something to drive and enjoy. You have had withdrawal from the Corvette world too long. Welcome back!!
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Old May 17, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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Looks like the only "project" might be keeping the keys out of your son's hands long enough for you to drive it once in a while; great looking C4...
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Old May 17, 2013 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 65Z01
Looks like the only "project" might be keeping the keys out of your son's hands long enough for you to drive it once in a while; great looking C4...
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Old May 17, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 65Z01
Looks like the only "project" might be keeping the keys out of your son's hands long enough for you to drive it once in a while; great looking C4...
Hahahaha. My son still has a few years to go before he gets his license.

My neighbor bought a C3 last year and that was the first time my son has had any interest in a car before. He asked if we could get a Corvette and I said I would look around for a good deal.

C4 Corvettes are the best performance secret for the the money period.
The best part is a C4 is an antique to him His facial expression the first time I opened the clamshell was priceless.
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Old May 17, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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Congratulations! Car looks great doesn't look like a project car at all!
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Old May 17, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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Congrats!
Beautiful car!
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Old May 17, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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Beautiful car. Looks new under the hood. Even the a/c hoses are shiny. Has the car been driven much?
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Old May 17, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by csthews
Beautiful car. Looks new under the hood. Even the a/c hoses are shiny. Has the car been driven much?
55k miles no rain or snow and the guy was a fanatic about car shows.
The inner fender wells are just as clean.
I was looking for a driver but stumbled across this. I'm a firm believer in
driving a car and I don't show them so the miles will go up fast not sure about it seeing rain.

Thanks everyone for the compliments
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Old May 17, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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Sounds like a great one and good to hear you will be driving it! Congrats on the purchase.
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Old May 18, 2013 | 12:04 AM
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Congrats on this nice LT4/CE!
Looks like you fast forward a project for your son in 20-30 years ahead...
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Old May 18, 2013 | 01:31 AM
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Welcome, beautiful car.
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