Delaware C5 - First Vette
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Delaware C5 - First Vette
All my life I have wanted an old drool-worthy Stingray, and maybe it will still end up in my garage one day. But a C5 Z06 opportunity presented itself as an elderly relative could no longer drive it - so I 'adopted' it for a fair price, to keep it in the family. I have had a crash-course in researching C5s over the past few days, and all I can say is WOW this is one fast and fun car! Drove it home to DE from SC last weekend and my perpetually sore back handled the seats just fine - maybe it was the adrenaline that was flowing for 650 miles 
It's not in perfect shape but the minor issues will just give me something to tinker with on weekends. And the best part is that my wife loves it! Looking forward to being a part of the Vette community and learning a ton on this forum...
It's not in perfect shape but the minor issues will just give me something to tinker with on weekends. And the best part is that my wife loves it! Looking forward to being a part of the Vette community and learning a ton on this forum...
Last edited by C5@Z06; Apr 7, 2018 at 09:34 AM.
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Welcome aboard and enjoy, enjoy and enjoy 
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Welcome to the forum to you and your wife!
Tons of great info in the C5 section that will be a great assist to you in resolving your minor issues.
Tons of great info in the C5 section that will be a great assist to you in resolving your minor issues.
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Congrats. on your C5 Z06, and for "keeping it in the family!"
Here's too many miles of smiles and enjoyment!
