What is wrong with this picture??
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Ok I bid on it. I'll investigate more when it arrives.
I think the confusion stems from this:
Remember that thread that was posting showing the early C5 mule that looked like a C4?
I think the confusion stems from this:
This is a metal with clear coated graphics of the Chevrolet internal logo used to represent the fifth generation Corvette as it was being developed.
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Seller Responds
Got this reply from the seller on the auction site:
"I am surprised that this listing has caused so much concern. If I have made an honest mistake, I apologize. I have described the pin as it reads: C5. I used to work for Chevrolet in a design department. I do not remember exactly when or how I came by it. I do know that on many occasions the engineering departments would create a pin specific to the group working on that particular vehicle. Many of my pins were never intended for the public and never sold as an aftermarket item. I hope this helps. I am certainly not trying to deceive anyone. I offer a complete money back offer on all of my auction items unless stated otherwise."
Having worked in a large corporation this sounds totally legit. And, possibly of interest to anybody who has owned both a C4 and C5. I put in a small bid for the fun of it. Too bad the guy does not know more details about the origin of this pin --perhaps someone on the Forum does...
So to all you doubters --
"I am surprised that this listing has caused so much concern. If I have made an honest mistake, I apologize. I have described the pin as it reads: C5. I used to work for Chevrolet in a design department. I do not remember exactly when or how I came by it. I do know that on many occasions the engineering departments would create a pin specific to the group working on that particular vehicle. Many of my pins were never intended for the public and never sold as an aftermarket item. I hope this helps. I am certainly not trying to deceive anyone. I offer a complete money back offer on all of my auction items unless stated otherwise."
Having worked in a large corporation this sounds totally legit. And, possibly of interest to anybody who has owned both a C4 and C5. I put in a small bid for the fun of it. Too bad the guy does not know more details about the origin of this pin --perhaps someone on the Forum does...
So to all you doubters --
Last edited by Rapid Fred; Jul 20, 2009 at 11:41 AM. Reason: Outbid already by another Forum member LOL
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From: Should this thoughtful, valuable contribution meet with no acknowledgement or 'thanks' this post----
holy crap....never thought this would generate 2 pages overnight! If one of you wins it, it would make a great avatar!
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