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Old May 29, 2015 | 10:12 AM
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65 in July this year. This is my second 'vette, the first being a 65 I bought in 1967. This one in 2008, been a lot of years, and experience in between.

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Old May 29, 2015 | 10:55 AM
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I'm 32. Bought my 99 M6 coupe at 24. Added its stable mate at 31 being my 01 SWZ.
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Old May 29, 2015 | 02:25 PM
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I don't act my age 68 and don't feel it. (most of the time) This is my first Vette, was a pontiac guy all my life until the end so switched over and loving it.
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Old May 29, 2015 | 03:07 PM
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I'm only 54 and just acquired my first vette, 2002 Z06. You guys make me feel like a kid again!
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Old May 29, 2015 | 03:17 PM
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Well, definitely not the oldest as I'm "only 50". However, I turned 50 on May 11th and bought my 2nd Corvette which is a 50th AE the same day. So, a 50th for my 50th, I thought that was pretty cool.


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Old May 29, 2015 | 04:08 PM
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63 years old here and have had a Vette since I was 20! First one was a 69 big block coupe, only transportation in Minot North Dakota while in the Air Force! Now have my C5 and keep piling on the miles! Zuti
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Old May 29, 2015 | 05:02 PM
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I will be 73 in Sept. Bought my first new vette in 1964.
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Old May 29, 2015 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by chucks
I will be 73 in Sept. Bought my first new vette in 1964.
I will be 66 in Sept. Have had my first vette for three years.
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Old May 29, 2015 | 06:27 PM
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I have had my Vette for 15 years and drive it regularly but not in the snow!! Since it has never broken, I will keep it for another 15 years.
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Old May 29, 2015 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Cirrus8

I have had my Vette for 15 years and drive it regularly but not in the snow!! Since it has never broken, I will keep it for another 15 years.
I sincerely hope you do! Beautiful car!
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Old May 29, 2015 | 06:48 PM
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I am 67 and going on 18 that is how I feel when I hit third gear when the shift light comes on and the tires still spin and chirp on my 01 vert there is almost nothing like that feeling except for you know what. HA! HA!
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Old May 30, 2015 | 01:45 AM
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I recently turned 69 and have bought 3 new vettes , have owned 11 all total. Would like to add that i am only 10 pounds heavier than when i left booth camp, unfortunately some of that weight has shifted..................
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Old May 30, 2015 | 09:20 AM
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64 this June
Me too, but this is my first Corvette!
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Old May 30, 2015 | 10:37 AM
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72 years old in October I do 50 minutes on the Elliptical and lift weights 7 days a week. Shoot a couple of hundred rounds of 45 Caliber a week and Tactical train at least 2 days a month. Age is mostly a function of attitude. Photos attached. The target shows my latest defense against a terrible Zombie.
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Old May 30, 2015 | 04:18 PM
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I'm 59. Wow! I still feel 30!
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Old May 30, 2015 | 07:49 PM
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67. Purchased my '97 8 years ago.
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Old May 31, 2015 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Mac-427
72 years old in October I do 50 minutes on the Elliptical and lift weights 7 days a week. Shoot a couple of hundred rounds of 45 Caliber a week and Tactical train at least 2 days a month. Age is mostly a function of attitude. Photos attached. The target shows my latest defense against a terrible Zombie.
Glad to hear you're enjoying life to the fullest.
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Old May 31, 2015 | 09:26 AM
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Never grow up
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Old May 31, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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Just turned 60, this is my 10 Corvette.


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Old May 31, 2015 | 11:30 AM
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can't touch 80+ but i am 71 and have owned vettes since i bought my 63 split window back when it was a new car, lol. currently only own an 04 commemorative convertible 6 speed (having sold my 78 pace car about 2 years ago to embark on a 550hp street rod project now entering it's 2nd year beginning with a frame off start), and an 08 cadillac XLR (the "fake" corvette, lol).
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