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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Just wanted to say hi. I'm the proud new owner of a C1, 1954 Polo White Corvette. She's in the shop right now getting checked out and fine tuned and I'm way beyond excited to get out on the road. It's always been a dream of mine to have a classic Vette and my hubby made it come true for my birthday. What a lucky girl am I!!!

Looking forward to spending some time in here.
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Originally Posted by Rebel54
Just wanted to say hi. I'm the proud new owner of a C1, 1954 Polo White Corvette. She's in the shop right now getting checked out and fine tuned and I'm way beyond excited to get out on the road. It's always been a dream of mine to have a classic Vette and my hubby made it come true for my birthday. What a lucky girl am I!!!

Looking forward to spending some time in here.
That is a rare car you have. Is it a Blue Flame six? Where did you find it? Welcome to the forum - you will learn a lot here. I just got a 1962 and joined a few months ago and sure have found a lot of great information.
Old Jun 10, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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No it's not. Everything is original but the motor. Now it's a Chevy 283.
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Wow. Only 3640 were made in 54. I bet there's less than a handful in Hawaii now. Congrats & welcome to CF
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I just got a 1962 and joined a few months ago and sure have found a lot of great information.
Our welcome to you too
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My husband had it shipped in. I looked at the Corvette club membership list and no one on it has anything older than a 60's. I've never seen a 50's since I've been here. I'll post some pics once I get it from the mechanic.
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I have a video from the seller. I'll post it in the C1 forum.
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Thank you all
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Originally Posted by Rebel54
No it's not. Everything is original but the motor. Now it's a Chevy 283.
OK - nice car - I doubt many have an original almost 60 year old engine!
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Thanks all. I'm so excited. I just filled out my Corvette Club Membership form wwhooo hooo! LOL

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Thanks all. I'm so excited. I just filled out my Corvette Club Membership form wwhooo hooo! LOL
I want to see the pictures!! inside and out!!
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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Hope to have the car in the next few days. . Pictures will follow.

Thanks to everyone for making me feel so welcome !!!



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