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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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I placed my order for a new 427 conv. this morning. I ordered crystal red/black/ebony with 1SB and Q6B (chrome ZR1 wheels). I will be doing museum delivery.

Thanks go out to Dave Salvatore at Kerbeck. I bought my 2006 conv. new from him as well.
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Congrats.

The 427 Verts are very cool.

Sweet vette.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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How exciting. I wouldn't be able to sleep at night, even after delivery.
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Congrats! My avatar is a glimpse of what awaits you!
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Congrats!!

Aka jealous
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Congrats. Bought my 06 Vert from Dave as well.
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Congrats - that's an amazinly nice trigger you pulled!
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I hope I get to order my next one! He fully in 4 - 5 years the c7 will ready for me!
Enjoy the last 427 vert! She is a keeper!
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Congrats. Wish I could afford one myself. Great car.
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Originally Posted by stout1
Congrats!!

Aka jealous
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Killer colors and wheels; congratulations.
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Congrates, I just ordered mine on Friday

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