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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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Default FINALLY !!!!!!!!!! after 9 years !!!!!!!
Here's my quick story: I've had many fun cars over the years...Cudas, Mustangs, Camaros and a Grand National and I never liked Corvettes much until 1996 when I saw the 1997 C5. Wow...everything changed and I've wanted one since then.

Yesterday I FINALLY got it !!! It has all the right tasteful mods.

1999 Chevrolet Corvette FRC Hardtop Arctic White (the best looking C5 model)

I wanted a garage worthy of a Corvette, so I renovated it. Pics here

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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Nice looking car. Gotta agree with ya on the FRC comment
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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Congrats and enjoy

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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Beautiful! Nice interior mods too.
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You got this yesterday? Your garage looks like it's been waiting for it for awhile.
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congrats!!! Enjoy the ride

white FRC
my favorite
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You got this yesterday? Your garage looks like it's been waiting for it for awhile.

Beautiful FRC and garage is sweet looking
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Originally Posted by shakainc
You got this yesterday? Your garage looks like it's been waiting for it for awhile.


Yes...part of the plan was the garage renovation which I just finished.

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Good for you have fun with it. It may have the same motor or HP or same color, but it's not a Corvette unless it says it on the hood! Love your garage floor also.
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Beautiful! Nice interior mods too.
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That's a very nice looking FRC. Congratulations!
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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Garage & vette look great, congrats
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Nice garage renovation and great choice in color (of course I am partial )

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Real nice

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