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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 01:08 AM
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Regretted selling my ‘96 CE LT4 Coupe back in 2019 when I Bought a new C7. I’ve been searching for a suitable replacement ever since. Found a very nice base model Black/Black LT4 coupe last year and finally made the deal last night, just picked it up and got it home. Better pics to follow, but here she is.


Old Jun 12, 2021 | 01:22 AM
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very nice. im also a fan of those trucks!
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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 05:21 AM
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Very nice! nothing quite drives like a C4 corvette! and they just look cool
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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 08:01 AM
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very nice. im also a fan of those trucks!

been a K5 fan for almost as long as I’ve been into Vettes and Jeep’s.
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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 08:27 AM
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Love me a black LT4...had a 76 K5 yrs ago (burg/white, 454) it was a blast. Nice square bodys are tough to find not rusted or hacked up.
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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 08:36 AM
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Nice car! (Better storage facility!!!???)
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Nice choice, enjoy your new ride!
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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 09:57 PM
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Is that a Buick Grand National?
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Congratulations. That's a nice "base" LT4

(does look like a GN back there)
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Originally Posted by CE_Vetteboy

been a K5 fan for almost as long as I’ve been into Vettes and Jeep’s.
cj5 or 7?

my first car was a 79 cj5. that was a killer car as a 17 year old kid.
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Originally Posted by vikingtrad3r
cj5 or 7?

My first car was a 79 cj5. That was a killer car as a 17 year old kid.
‘86 cj7
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Haven’t had much time to clean her up yet but did get things more organized in the shop.


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Looks great. My 96 LT4 is a twin. What did you miss about the C4 that you bought a second one?

BTW, welcome back
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Originally Posted by Vetteguy42
Looks great. My 96 LT4 is a twin. What did you miss about the C4 that you bought a second one?

BTW, welcome back
I was a teenager in the '90's and always dreamed of having a Corvette. I got my first one, an '84 Frankenstein with an '87 L98 transplant in 1999. I then got a '96 CE in 2003 and kept it until 2019 although I hadn't driven it much after the kids came along. I didn't think I'd miss it but after getting my C7 I knew something was missing. The C7 is a wicked car but it just doesn't have the fun factor, and for me the nostalgia of my teen years.
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Originally Posted by shafe9900
Is that a Buick Grand National?
Originally Posted by ghlkal
Congratulations. That's a nice "base" LT4

(does look like a GN back there)
Yes, '87 all original except one repaint. (The original paint on those cars was brutal)
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Old Jun 20, 2021 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ghlkal
Congratulations. That's a nice "base" LT4
I consider it Base cuz the only options are the upgraded radio, clear roof panel and the engine.


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Finally got to drive it for the first time today! Yes, I know I should have test driven it. I did get a test ‘ride’ before I bought it with the PO driving. Then when I picked it up my buddy drove it home. He gave it a full thumbs up, but I’ve been too busy with work to get out for a drive since I took ownership. All I can say is, damn, I knew I did the right thing and I’d sell the C7 before I part with this machine. It’s such a blast to drive.
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Spent the last week doing paint correction, compounding and polish. Just have to choose a top coat and she’s ready to hit the road.
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Originally Posted by CE_Vetteboy
The C7 is a wicked car but it just doesn't have the fun factor
I am surprised at this statement. Do you mean the C7 lacks the rawness and the pure sports car feeling of the C4? My ultimate dream car is a C7 GS.
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