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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 01:52 AM
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After lusting over Corvettes for decades, and thinking "someday", I finally found the one that screamed to take me home. I grew up during my teen years some what of a gear head, and had always thought I would find this project C-3. But after the C-5s were introduced I knew this would be the model to have. So many years later I happen upon a used 2001 speedway white/tan LS1 convertible that I couldn't find any reason NOT to buy. It's an older, well kept, 1 owner unit. But not without a couple minor issues, which is how I found this place. Looking for answers. The rest is History.
I'm not looking to mod it, or rod it. I would prefer to keep as close to stock as possible. Drive and enjoy it.

Hello, my name is Don. And I own a Corvette.
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