A Corvette Convert
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Cruising
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Loudon Tennessee
A Corvette Convert
I come from the 4 banger Sports Car world, MGs for 25 years, I have had a couple of Fiat 850 Spyders (that's 850 cc displacement, smaller than most modern motorcycles).
But, turning 70 this year, I decided wrenching, crawling under cars, and fighting tops (or hoods, as the Brits call them) was getting too hard. A Corvette owner friend had me take a C5 Coupe for a test drive, and I was hooked! An automatic transmission, an easy to remove/install Targa top, power everything and, yes, performance unimaginable in my previous cars to enjoy on Interstate trips (or anytime I wanted) , couldn't be ignored. And the comfort! I bought a 2000 C5 and sold the Fiat and MGB (for about what I paid to own the Corvette).
My wife and I have some great memories touring in our MG, and I know we will make more in the C5.
But, turning 70 this year, I decided wrenching, crawling under cars, and fighting tops (or hoods, as the Brits call them) was getting too hard. A Corvette owner friend had me take a C5 Coupe for a test drive, and I was hooked! An automatic transmission, an easy to remove/install Targa top, power everything and, yes, performance unimaginable in my previous cars to enjoy on Interstate trips (or anytime I wanted) , couldn't be ignored. And the comfort! I bought a 2000 C5 and sold the Fiat and MGB (for about what I paid to own the Corvette).
My wife and I have some great memories touring in our MG, and I know we will make more in the C5.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Denton, Texas
Welcome and congratulations on the C5! I had a 2001, and I can imagine that you will have plenty of great times in the C5!
Save the Wave, and post some pictures of the Vette when you can!
Save the Wave, and post some pictures of the Vette when you can!
