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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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Hi everyone, I purchase my first corvette about 2 weeks ago, and I am loving it, I finally got tags and around to taking some pictures.
got it from another CF member, these cars are just absolutely beautiful,
I should have bought one sooner!!








Now if I can just sell my damn TALON!!! anyone interested? it's FAST!



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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 10:22 AM
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Great looking car
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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Beautiful car!! Nice pics!!!

Love the red letters!!




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Good luck with your Talon.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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Congratulations on the Vette and good luck selling the Talon!
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 10:36 AM
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Very nice, be safe and enjoy it!
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nice car and great color choice....
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 11:31 AM
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