After Waiting 50 Years...
Jun 19, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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After Waiting 50 Years...
Hello everyone. As an 8 year old kid I stood on my block looking at a 65 Corvette and thinking, "Someday I am going to own one of these." Took 50 years, but...
Jun 19, 2014 | 08:57 PM
Racer
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And worth every moment! Very nice! Welcome to the forum....enjoy your awesome ride.
Jun 20, 2014 | 07:14 AM
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Congrats and welcome to the forum!
Jun 20, 2014 | 07:16 AM
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Welcome, looks very nice!
Jun 20, 2014 | 09:00 AM
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I was 12 when I first saw a SWC and I knew someday. 47 years later got a silver '66 4 sp coupe. Welcome to the midyear club and enjoy.
Jun 20, 2014 | 10:42 AM
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Nice....its never too late....
Jun 21, 2014 | 11:16 AM
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My wife has been waiting that long to but she wants a 1967 427 Corvette but for now she has settled for a 1992 Red coupe. She loves it.
Jun 21, 2014 | 11:20 AM
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Jun 21, 2014 | 04:22 PM
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Jun 21, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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mmercer
Nice....its never too late....
mmercer: if that's your photo, I want to marry you.
Matt
Jun 21, 2014 | 11:48 PM
Melting Slicks
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Matthew Berry
Hello everyone. As an 8 year old kid I stood on my block looking at a 65 Corvette and thinking, "Someday I am going to own one of these." Took 50 years, but...
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It should be worth the wait. My first was a 64 and I wish I still had it.
Jun 22, 2014 | 09:08 AM
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Welcome to the forum and enjoy the 65
Jun 22, 2014 | 03:53 PM
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Welcome and start living your dream.
Jun 22, 2014 | 10:53 PM
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Jun 25, 2014 | 09:08 PM
Melting Slicks
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Very stunning Corvette! Welcome
Jun 30, 2014 | 12:47 AM
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Welcome to the forum from So Cal !!!
Jul 1, 2014 | 04:29 PM
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Congratulations on the 1965. It looks really pretty. Miss my '65 everyday.
Jul 1, 2014 | 06:51 PM
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Jul 7, 2014 | 03:42 PM
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Jul 8, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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The wait had to be worth it!!