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Old Jun 1, 2016 | 05:48 AM
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Hi everybody. I put this story elsewhere, probably the wrong place, but I'm not very digital.

A week ago I was happily enjoying a beer when my finger pressed 'Bid now'. Expecting to be outbid, I was not and now own a 78 Anniversary Corvette.

So I'll be needing to ask some dumb questions!
Old Jun 1, 2016 | 07:19 AM
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congrats on your seventy eight and welcome to the forum!
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Welcome and congrats on the winning bid!
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You have a lucky finger !!! Welcome
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Old Nov 2, 2016 | 05:31 PM
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It's such a darn sweet thing to drive, my finger may be hovering over another one now. Somebody stop me!
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Originally Posted by English Howie
It's such a darn sweet thing to drive, my finger may be hovering over another one now. Somebody stop me!
Glad you are enjoying your 78'!
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