Hi. I'm Jim.
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Hi. I'm Jim.
Hi. 'Fresh meat, here.
My relationship with the plastic car started in 1969, after my '57 Chevy was stolen on Bronx River Road, in Yonkers, NY, while I was being entertained by a St. Barnabas senior, in her new apartment.
I then earned money by delivering pizza and chicken, for months, and I saved up $1,300 to buy a used...wait for it...1963 SPLIT WINDOW COUPE! Black. Powerglide (LOL!).
It had a burnt hood when I got it. I had it it painted. 'Changed the motor and tranny. I was actually using another car for drag racing, so the Corvette became my street ride. It was all show, and no go. But it ran like an Impala! But I liked the car and had truly great times in it.
^^ That's her at the Hillview Resi, when you could just drive up there.
I later WRECKED that vehicle (yes, TOTALLED), on the way to school, two years later.
Now I own a silver 1985 C4 that I bought in 1992 as a primary car. I drove it for 7 years before making it my second car.
'Very hard to justify the expense, but every time I drive it, I re-shelve any thoughts of selling it. 'Just put in a new battery. Inspection is due this month.
'Looking forward to talking to people here, and exchanging ideas.
My relationship with the plastic car started in 1969, after my '57 Chevy was stolen on Bronx River Road, in Yonkers, NY, while I was being entertained by a St. Barnabas senior, in her new apartment.
I then earned money by delivering pizza and chicken, for months, and I saved up $1,300 to buy a used...wait for it...1963 SPLIT WINDOW COUPE! Black. Powerglide (LOL!).
It had a burnt hood when I got it. I had it it painted. 'Changed the motor and tranny. I was actually using another car for drag racing, so the Corvette became my street ride. It was all show, and no go. But it ran like an Impala! But I liked the car and had truly great times in it.
^^ That's her at the Hillview Resi, when you could just drive up there.
I later WRECKED that vehicle (yes, TOTALLED), on the way to school, two years later.
Now I own a silver 1985 C4 that I bought in 1992 as a primary car. I drove it for 7 years before making it my second car.
'Very hard to justify the expense, but every time I drive it, I re-shelve any thoughts of selling it. 'Just put in a new battery. Inspection is due this month.
'Looking forward to talking to people here, and exchanging ideas.
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From: Corvette Owner since 1971 - 2004 Z06 Florida
Great story and great pictures, Jim. My first Corvette was in 1970 and I've never lost that love affair with these plastic cars either. Wow, a split window coupe, one of my favorite Corvettes of all time.
