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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 05:11 PM
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Pulled the trigger yesterday, drove it 180 miles from New Jersey to PA. Drives so well it's hard to believe that this car is 20 years old!







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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 05:32 PM
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welcome!
sweet looking car and the second one I see with the grape grids ... looks like it was given some love bye the previous owner.
enjoy!!
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 06:01 PM
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Very nice! I found mine in New Jersey also and drove it home to Pa.when I got it. Good looking Vette! Enjoy!! Dave
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 06:32 PM
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And looks so good.... WOOOO HOOO!!
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 06:49 PM
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Beautiful! Enjoy!
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 06:52 PM
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Enjoy your new ride, love the color!
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 07:03 PM
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Nice! Welcome to the asylum...
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 07:38 PM
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Beautiful color combo, welcome to the forum!
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 07:46 PM
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Nice! Beautiful ride. You'll love it for years to come I'm sure.
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 07:49 PM
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Very nice condition, plus a 6 spd manual and a convertible. Great find
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 07:50 PM
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Nice find! Congrats!!
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 08:40 PM
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Nice ride man. That first ride home is always so nice.
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 08:45 PM
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Looks good!
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 08:59 PM
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Nice. Now, go out and spank it!
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 09:02 PM
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Congrats! Nice lookin Vette, enjoy!
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 09:07 PM
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That is one good looking car.
P S No spanking in the snow !!!
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 10:21 PM
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Soooo dang nice...I love C5's,,,they actually LOOK like a Corvette. Big thumbs up my friend.
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 11:15 PM
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Nice find, congrats on the new ride. Love the grills too.
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Old Feb 14, 2021 | 06:03 AM
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Interesting and artistic front grill work. Gives the car a unique, elegant vibe. Very nice.
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