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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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yep, and the white one w/gumby behind the Z06 has side marker lamp also......

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Something odd about the Z06 above the tractor. It appears the Z06 emblem is positioned above the side scoop and it looks like there is a side marker lamp where the Z06 emblem is normally placed. Can't see the other Z06 clear enough to see if it's the same. Also the white C6 behind the subject Z06 also has what appears to be a side marker lamp. I'm guessing these cars are headed for a ocean port for a trip overseas.
hmm..... inquiring mind wants to know

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I don't doubt the Euro specs (Nice catch, Joe), but why then would Springfield, MO be on the transport route? Wouldn't the cars go to the Eastern seaboard - not west?

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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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Can anyone say hi-jack?
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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I like the way GM protects them from damage..An invisible shield...
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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I like the way GM protects them from damage..An invisible shield...
Yeah really... what's up wit dat?
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
Something odd about the Z06 above the tractor. It appears the Z06 emblem is positioned above the side scoop and it looks like there is a side marker lamp where the Z06 emblem is normally placed. Can't see the other Z06 clear enough to see if it's the same. Also the white C6 behind the subject Z06 also has what appears to be a side marker lamp. I'm guessing these cars are headed for a ocean port for a trip overseas.
Yup. Z06s with the emblem positioned in that manner are headed to the overseas market.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 'olTimer
I don't doubt the Euro specs (Nice catch, Joe), but why then would Springfield, MO be on the transport route? Wouldn't the cars go to the Eastern seaboard - not west?

Dave

My Mercedes came through Houston. Possible that they might be going there as a return shipment to Europe using ships that would return empty. Just a guess.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:39 AM
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
My Mercedes came through Houston. Possible that they might be going there as a return shipment to Europe using ships that would return empty. Just a guess.
Joe,

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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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when ever see pics of a car hauler with Vettes a black vette is up front talk about water spots....of course give me the Z06...import/export who cares
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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Nice, very nice indeed
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
Something odd about the Z06 above the tractor. It appears the Z06 emblem is positioned above the side scoop and it looks like there is a side marker lamp where the Z06 emblem is normally placed. Can't see the other Z06 clear enough to see if it's the same. Also the white C6 behind the subject Z06 also has what appears to be a side marker lamp. I'm guessing these cars are headed for a ocean port for a trip overseas.
I agree. If you look closely you can see the headlight washer bumps on the Z06 as well. Those are only on overseas delivery Vettes.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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Ill take the JSB Z06 in the back.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by larvette
I'll take the truck with its cargo.
Yep, that would be my choice
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