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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 09:50 PM
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I just added an old friend to play with my Z07. Picked this up today after looking for one for almost a year.



1965' L76 (327/365HP)


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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 09:56 PM
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Sweet, my favorite generation and the real Stingray!
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 10:14 PM
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Gorgeous!
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 10:17 PM
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Nice !! I had a 64 pro street 24 years ago .. Wish I had it now.
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 10:20 PM
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Nice old friend!
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 10:42 PM
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WOW!
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 11:03 PM
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She's a beauty!!!
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 11:24 PM
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 11:35 PM
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We have a 66 327 convertible to go with our 2016 Z.........like your combo, 50 years apart!
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Old Aug 1, 2015 | 12:08 AM
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Love it. My dad has the same car but with white interior and 300hp. I had a 65 dark green with saddle interior and air. Wish I still had it.
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Old Aug 1, 2015 | 12:51 AM
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Love the car and the color is awesome.
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Old Aug 1, 2015 | 01:02 AM
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Great car! You've got cool friends.
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Old Aug 1, 2015 | 07:08 AM
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Very nice! Well worth the search.
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Old Aug 1, 2015 | 08:31 AM
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Holy Stingray Batman! Suuuuwweeeeettttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome new buddy .... congrats!!!!
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Old Aug 1, 2015 | 09:27 AM
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Nice pair You will love that solid lifter 365 horse. I've had my 65 L79/350 horse for 43 years.
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Old Aug 1, 2015 | 08:38 PM
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beautiful car find !
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Old Aug 1, 2015 | 08:44 PM
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Very nice! Please tell us the story of how you found this one.
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Beautiful '65. Congratulations on your purchase.
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Very nice! Please tell us the story of how you found this one.
Craigslist. I then paid a Forum member in the area give me a full report on the car so that we can research it's authenticity. It was a three month process.
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