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From: "Philly" Pennsylvania
Originally Posted by toxdoc
Hi all,
This seems like such a great forum, thanks for having me.
At the ripe old age of 47 I just acquired my first Corvette. What fun!
When I was 16, my best friend was good enough to let me borrow his frequently ('63 split window automatic, which he was restoring. Looked like heck, but who cared?) I got my first speeding ticket in that car, exactly 2 weeks after getting my license. In the words of the officer: "Son, this is no way to start your driving career..."
Anyway, now I have one of my own. I bought it with 125K on the clock, which made me pretty nervous. But after having it for a month, everything checks out fine and I'm good to go, I think.
What on earth took me so long?!!
(I know, pics are on the way...
)
-Toxdoc
This seems like such a great forum, thanks for having me.
At the ripe old age of 47 I just acquired my first Corvette. What fun!
When I was 16, my best friend was good enough to let me borrow his frequently ('63 split window automatic, which he was restoring. Looked like heck, but who cared?) I got my first speeding ticket in that car, exactly 2 weeks after getting my license. In the words of the officer: "Son, this is no way to start your driving career..."
Anyway, now I have one of my own. I bought it with 125K on the clock, which made me pretty nervous. But after having it for a month, everything checks out fine and I'm good to go, I think.
What on earth took me so long?!!
(I know, pics are on the way...
)-Toxdoc
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You're never too old to get that first Corvette. Congrats ond welcome to the forum. 
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Welcome! In answer to your question - "Why did I wait so long?" Many of us here had the same issues....mine was other priorities. But you might get a kick out my license plate....
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i finally got mine at the ripe young age of.....54........it was a long wait but well worth the wait .....and now myself and my better half enjoy crusing and we do enjoy the looks young and old give the car......WHAT FUN.....