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Old May 3, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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Old May 3, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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I would have probably kept my truck.....Glad my brother gave me a ride in his, if not who knows, I might have my own house right now haha
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If there never was a Corvette, what would you have bought instead? Something close to a show car but streetable. How 'bout you?
My first and last choice...the venerable F40. WAY CL
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Originally Posted by wettevette
If there never was a Corvette, what would you have bought instead? Me, I think I would have tried to find a nice pro street '66 Nova or '70 - '72 Chevelle SS. Something close to a show car but streetable. How 'bout you?
Already have purchased other vehicles. I have 2 beautiful Cadillac Allante's and someday I will have the XLR.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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i would like to have my , don't flame me ( 1970 mach 1 351-300 hurst t-shifter shaker hood slats on rear windows , and calypso coral was the color ) awesome ride . but idon't have it so i'll keep my vert

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Old May 3, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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I probably would have kept my '97 Firebird Formula. That was a good car for me.
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I probably would have tried to find a really mint Buick GS (1970 model preferred). Had one as a kid and miss the car.
My uncle had a red one I drooled over.
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Originally Posted by wettevette
If there never was a Corvette, what would you have bought instead? Me, I think I would have tried to find a nice pro street '66 Nova or '70 - '72 Chevelle SS. Something close to a show car but streetable. How 'bout you?
So, you might like something like this?
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So, you might like something like this?
Dang! You found my OTHER dream car! Very Cool!
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