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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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3rd Time lucky for me had a 1981 back in 2000 which i restored and loved for a few years, then brought a 1989 and had some fun i that for a while, but now i have been lucky enough to have finally purchased my dream Corvette, 1972 Big Block Matching Numbers Unmolested Survivor which is getting hard to find here in oz, looking forward to many years of fun with this Vette, this one is a keeper
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3rd Time lucky for me had a 1981 back in 2000 which i restored and loved for a few years, then brought a 1989 and had some fun i that for a while, but now i have been lucky enough to have finally purchased my dream Corvette, 1972 Big Block Matching Numbers Unmolested Survivor which is getting hard to find here in oz, looking forward to many years of fun with this Vette, this one is a keeper
Have uploaded some pics, not sure why my profile pic is not visible, im new to the forum, im sure i will work it out
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Originally Posted by SteveU
3rd Time lucky for me had a 1981 back in 2000 which i restored and loved for a few years, then brought a 1989 and had some fun i that for a while, but now i have been lucky enough to have finally purchased my dream Corvette, 1972 Big Block Matching Numbers Unmolested Survivor which is getting hard to find here in oz, looking forward to many years of fun with this Vette, this one is a keeper
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Welcome! It's great to add you to the community and congrats on your 'Vette. How does it feel to own a third?

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Awesome to finally have a Big Block, its on a car transporter somewhere between Brisbane & Adelaide at the moment, so to say im a bit anxious would be an understatement
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