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Old Apr 13, 2025 | 03:49 PM
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Driving these cars while it isn’t an exclusive experience it’s definitely something special it took me 13 years and a disease to realize how special these cars are. Why I pulled the trigger on a car I might not get to truly enjoy to its fullest potential but 0 regrets. I drive it and it takes me away from everything I sit in it and feel completely healed. For those lurking thinking of pulling the trigger on a corvette do so this top American engineering. While not perfect it’s amazing 🫡

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Good stuff, hope you clear that disease stuff up.
it’s terminal cancer brother Gods in control of ths one 🙏
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Driving these cars while it isn’t an exclusive experience it’s definitely something special it took me 13 years and a disease to realize how special these cars are. Why I pulled the trigger on a car I might not get to truly enjoy to its fullest potential but 0 regrets. I drive it and it takes me away from everything I sit in it and feel completely healed. For those lurking thinking of pulling the trigger on a corvette do so this top American engineering. While not perfect it’s amazing 🫡
Good stuff, hope you clear that disease stuff up.
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Originally Posted by Kel15
Good stuff, hope you clear that disease stuff up.
it’s terminal cancer brother Gods in control of ths one 🙏
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Old Apr 14, 2025 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 02*C5
it’s terminal cancer brother Gods in control of ths one 🙏
Godspeed. Enjoy every moment
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Old Apr 14, 2025 | 03:30 AM
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Our prayers are with you and your family!

Find some amazing roads, scenery, enjoy the tunes, and the wind in your face.
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Damn cancer,
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Taking my corvette out on remote country roads is one of my favorite pastimes. Here's to you enjoying every day and also sending prayers.
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People wait too long for the things they have always wanted. I hate to hear your story, but you are doing it right. Make a difference while you can. God bless you! You did it and have zero regrets.
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Ironically, although I enjoy giving friends and family rides, I'd rather be alone with my vett and my music. Doctors gave my cousin with terminal cancer a short time to live. He is still enjoying his life years later. I wish this for the Op.
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Prayers sent in your battle against cancer and you are right, being able to drive a car like the Corvette can be extremely therapeutic.
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For more than 70 years, the GM workforce at St Louis and Bowling Green have worked hard to create a driving experience that millions have only dreamed about.
Life throws many curveballs at us as we try to navigate the course of our life.
Strap into your Corvette and...Enjoy the ride. You earned it.
Don't feel guilty about spending time looking forward over that hood of an amazing car.

The C7 community will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Try to stay positive as you deal with each day.


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Many Many drives for you HOPEFULLY!
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Corvette is the best thing that America can offer in a sports car
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Enjoy every minute in your Corvette! Prayers for a good outcome
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Enjoy every second!!! NO ONE know how many they have remaining! GL!!!
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prayers!!
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Driving a Corvette = good mental health. The only health over which we do have some control. "Enjoy every sandwich!" Warren Levon
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