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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 09:11 PM
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I just purchased a 1996 Collectors Edition vert, the car has 67,000 miles on it and is in very nice shape.
My first Vette was a 1975 L48 auto that I did a complete frame on restoration on it. I had it 20 years ago and loved the car.
Had a few other Makes of sport cars and muscle cars but saw this '96 and it was all over.
Got a few bugs to work out mostly the selective ride but overall happy!
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This was my 1975. Pictures were taken at Gateway Classic Cars before they sold it for me.
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Originally Posted by speedbyu
I just purchased a 1996 Collectors Edition vert, the car has 67,000 miles on it and is in very nice shape.
My first Vette was a 1975 L48 auto that I did a complete frame on restoration on it. I had it 20 years ago and loved the car.
Had a few other Makes of sport cars and muscle cars but saw this '96 and it was all over.
Got a few bugs to work out mostly the selective ride but overall happy!

What a beautiful Vette !!!! Awesome !!!
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Looks like you got a great C4! That color combination is sweet!
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Thanks Guys, I love this car
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very nice C4. Welcome.




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