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Old 04-20-2018, 12:07 PM
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A few months ago I offered up my beloved one owner MN6 bone stock California C6 for sale on this Forum. She was purchased by a fine young British couple. After a long and circuitous transport, she now has a loving home in Bath, England.
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08-10-2018, 11:41 AM
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Hi all,

I've written our buying experience and road trip on Pistonheads and today they have featured it on their home page. Thought you guys might be interested: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-...the-week/38528

Regards, Dave
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I bet they're enjoying it.
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I think that car is definitely going to stand out over there.
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I hope "she"(?) can handle the wet weather!
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Nothing like that in England for the money...
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Hi all,

I've written our buying experience and road trip on Pistonheads and today they have featured it on their home page. Thought you guys might be interested: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-...the-week/38528

Regards, Dave
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p.s. please don't flame me for the model inaccuracies on page 2, the UK is not generally up to speed on Vette's so I thought it would serve as an introduction.

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lol speak for yourself Fishy Dave :-) I'm pretty switched on with the C5 and C6 in the UK
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Originally Posted by Fishy Dave
Hi all,

I've written our buying experience and road trip on Pistonheads and today they have featured it on their home page. Thought you guys might be interested: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-...the-week/38528

Regards, Dave
This was just excellent!!! This thread and the PH write-up is some of the best material I have had the pleasure to read on the internet in a very very long time.

Dave, I feel like I know you after reading about your adventures. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and experience with all of us. Enjoy!!!
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Originally Posted by craigyboy
lol speak for yourself Fishy Dave :-) I'm pretty switched on with the C5 and C6 in the UK
Doh! I knew I'd manage to insult someone along the way!
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Originally Posted by JockamoIPA
This was just excellent!!! This thread and the PH write-up is some of the best material I have had the pleasure to read on the internet in a very very long time.

Dave, I feel like I know you after reading about your adventures. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and experience with all of us. Enjoy!!!
What he said! Just a great story all around. Congrats on the 'new' ride, Dave!
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Originally Posted by Fishy Dave
Hi all,

I've written our buying experience and road trip on Pistonheads and today they have featured it on their home page. Thought you guys might be interested: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-...the-week/38528

Regards, Dave
Great write up. Thanks for sharing.
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Dave,
congrats on the new ride. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. What I great write up. I really enjoyed reading it.
Enjoy your Vette!!
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Originally Posted by Fishy Dave
Hi all,

I've written our buying experience and road trip on Pistonheads and today they have featured it on their home page. Thought you guys might be interested: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-...the-week/38528

Regards, Dave
Wow, that was great story, thank you for sharing it ! Glad you got to see some of America's natural beauty . Keep enjoying the 'Vette !
Last year, my wife & I did another road trip to the Great American Southwest, but our first in our '08 Corvette.

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Thanks for sharing that experience. As noted above, that was one of the best things I have ever read here.
Congratulations on your Corvette and please keep us updated.
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I wonder what is thecost to ship a vette overseas ?
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I'll bet that car gets looks and comments every day it goes out. What a great deal for that guy, and what a great story.

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Fantastic road trip and a well told story. Kudos to you and your wife, you clearly know how to live life fully. Thanks for sharing your Corvette experience. May you enjoy many more miles and smiles!
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Originally Posted by corvette312
I wonder what is thecost to ship a vette overseas ?
The is a break down of the costs, etc at the end of his story.
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I've updated the Pistonheads thread some more. I had fun chasing a friend in his Porsche 993 Turbo S last week at our local circuit, Castle Combe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaZ5...ature=youtu.be

I continue to be impressed with the car and drive it most days on the road. The base suspension is too soft for the track, but it is so comfortable on Englands narrow, holed roads.


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