My wife has wanted a Corvette since she was a 10yo girl (due to Scarecrow and Mrs. King) Because of this, for her 40th birthday I rented a silver C6 for the weekend. I thought this might get the Corvette out of her system, but quite the opposite happened. She loved it even more. So this summer for fun I rented a black C7. Same result.

We had talked about eventually buying a Corvette and thought that that would happen only after the kids moved out (which is still 10 years away). But after the latest rental we talked about it some more and agreed that since we could afford it, we should go for it now. So we did it.

In October we ordered a yellow C7 convertible 2LT with black racing stripes, black wheels, black seats and top, and the performance exhaust. The dealer told us to expect to wait until the end of January for delivery. But the progress went a bit faster than expected.

Oct 30: Ordered
Dec 7: TPW
Dec 8: Built
Dec 13: Shipped

But we live in California, so I had no real idea how long it would take to get it, especially over the holiday. So imagine our surprise when on Saturday, Dec 26 we get a call from the dealer saying that the car was in! He wouldn't have it ready to take home until Monday, but we could come look at it and go through the paperwork. So of course we went right in. We finished the paperwork and went to see it, and it was perfect. Then the salesman proceeded to tell us that the shop had finished up all of their work already and that we would be taking the car home that day!! Talk about excited.

Anyway, we brought the car home, surprised the kids, and have been pinching ourselves for the last two days not believing that this was real. But every time I go out to the garage, amazingly it's still there.

I've mostly been lurking here on this forum trying to absorb everything I can about the car and the special bond that all of you other owners have. It feels nice to have such a supportive group who share a love of this beautiful vehicle. I hope to learn more from you all over time. And I hope that maybe our story will encourage even one more person to take the plunge and join the club too. Thank you all.

 

Man, that's a cool looking car! Congrats to you & your wife!

 

Awesome story, and an awesome car. Congrats! Welcome to the family.

Don't forget the WAVE!

 

Congrats! That is a nice looking ride!!

Just out of curiosity, (and if you don't mind me asking) what part of CA are you in?

Reason I ask is I live in San Diego and also have a 2016 C7 on order... it looks like you got yours in 13 days from the factory after it was built, which is quite quick for a car coming out west on rail.

Congrats again!

 

We're in San Jose.

 

Welcome to the club. Congrats!!

 

Congratulations! Love your story and your car. Especially liking the black stripe. I've only got 700 miles on my C7, and now wondering if I should have ordered a vert with the racing stripe.

 

Congratulations! Welcome to the yellow C7 club.

 

She is a beauty. Your going to have a blast.

 

That's a sweet looking ride, excellent choices!

 

Great looking car. Especially like the new yellow with a stripe.

as said above; "DON'T FORGET THE WAVE"

This is my second of the newer generation. Had a couple way back before kids - they are addictive - my bet, couple years you'll be looking for a new Z conv !!! LOL

 

Beautiful color/combo, congrats to you both!
Don't forget to post your pics here as well:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ow-thread.html

 

Lucky wife!

 

Congrats, beautiful car! Welcome to the Corvette family and enjoy!!

 

Good choice getting the vert. You'll love it for a long time.

 

Congrats and welcome to Corvette ownership. That's a great looking car and you'll have a blast in it.

 

It is a beauty enjoy it.

 

I live in San Jose as well! I'll be seeing you around.

 

Nice car! You guys will look good on Hiway One.

 

Congrats and Best of Luck!