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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 11:03 AM
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2nd day went 2 Strats !

Hey Chicago Crew" Just recieved my 2020 ! took 15 mos.& 3 days longest wait Ever !
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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 11:11 AM
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As Ordered-spoiler Delete!





2nd day went 2 Strats !

Hey Chicago Crew" Just recieved my 2020 ! took 15 mos.& 3 days longest wait Ever !
Best Riding & handling Corvette ever! GT2-seats Extremely Comfy ! Ride is Incredible ! Ride home was 278 mi.!
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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 12:03 PM
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Very happy for you Norm, look forward to seeing her...
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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 03:35 PM
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Beautiful car, love the pin stripes with the spoiler delete! Congrats!
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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 04:35 PM
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Congrats....no snow, & dry roads.
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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 04:58 PM
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Congrats and enjoy. I am expecting a late March early April delivery.
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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 09:23 PM
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Love the color and the spoiler delete. Personally, I think the C8 looks much better without a rear spoiler.
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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 10:58 PM
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Looks smooth without the spoiler. Congrats. Can't wait to see it in person.
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Old Jan 16, 2021 | 03:35 PM
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Great !Glad 2 see your fine & well ! Take Care !
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Old Jan 16, 2021 | 04:05 PM
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Congrats - a beautiful car and certainly worth the wait.

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Old Jan 17, 2021 | 01:02 PM
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Nice C8! Congrats.
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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 10:53 AM
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Interesting car .. hope you enjoy it..
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