24 years
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Melting Slicks
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You know, since I got the C5. 3 new models have been released. Yes each model is faster and has more electronic features. But to me the C5 is the father of the modern Corvette in many ways, If you are familiar with the history you can see that. I have been happy with the C5 and I believe if I have a good car I’m going to keep it. For how I use the car it has plenty of power after the upgrades I’ve done. Don’t need or want all the electronics. So for me this corvette will be around as long as I can maintain it.
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2025 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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St. Jude Donor '17 thru '26
Congratulations on your 24th! 🎈🍾🎉
Your ‘98 still looks like new! (And both other sets of wheels are upgrades, to me, over the “wagon wheels”, but a variety of looks and opinions are important).
Your ‘98 still looks like new! (And both other sets of wheels are upgrades, to me, over the “wagon wheels”, but a variety of looks and opinions are important).
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '18 thru '26
Congrats on 24 years of ownership and caretaking. The car looks fantastic! 
Burning Brakes
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I truly understand what you mean by it's better than when you picked it up! You're right, I saw it. Car looks great! I would put mine in that group as well. When are are you getting another one?
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Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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Well I still have the wagon wheels, not many miles on them. But I will never put them back on the car. I think I will keep the plate I have. It has been on the car for almost all of the life of the car. Just my preference.
Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester Hills Michigan
[QUOTE=03 A/E Coupe;1604564441]Time to put the Wagon Wheels back on for authenticity and originality 
And get excited for the eligibility for an Antique License Plate Next Year
No way am I getting this plate when most people think our shined up beauty’s are new 😂😂😂!
And get excited for the eligibility for an Antique License Plate Next Year
No way am I getting this plate when most people think our shined up beauty’s are new 😂😂😂!
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Melting Slicks
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Burning Brakes
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[QUOTE=RedC5;1604564797]
Agreed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No Way on the Antique Plate
Agreed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No Way on the Antique Plate