New C7 Owner in Cincinnati area
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New C7 Owner in Cincinnati area
Hello Fellow Owners,
I finally became a corvette owner at 73 years old. I have loved corvettes but never owned one, but friends have had them over the years including a 1953. I remember riding my bicycle down to the local Chevrolet dealer every fall waiting for the corvette to come in and bugging the salesmen for a brochure. Back then my favorite colors were maroon or silver blue. I've bought a new 2017 Stingray in black rose metallic.
I have only driven 500 miles but already this has become my most favorite car and I thought it couldn't get any better than my previous car, a Mercedes SLK 350.
I plan on using this forum for information, ideas for modifications, and fellowship.
John West
I finally became a corvette owner at 73 years old. I have loved corvettes but never owned one, but friends have had them over the years including a 1953. I remember riding my bicycle down to the local Chevrolet dealer every fall waiting for the corvette to come in and bugging the salesmen for a brochure. Back then my favorite colors were maroon or silver blue. I've bought a new 2017 Stingray in black rose metallic.
I have only driven 500 miles but already this has become my most favorite car and I thought it couldn't get any better than my previous car, a Mercedes SLK 350.
I plan on using this forum for information, ideas for modifications, and fellowship.
John West
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your C7! Sounds sharp! 
Lot of great info on your car in the C7 section of the forum: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c7-corvette-141/
Never too "young" to start.
Lot of great info on your car in the C7 section of the forum: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c7-corvette-141/
Never too "young" to start.
Enjoy while you can.
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Congrats, its never too late. I was 59 when I bought my first corvette. Welcome aboard from Columbus and enjoy the ride 
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Welcome to the forum John!
Congrats. on your C7, in a truly great color!
Congrats. on your C7, in a truly great color!
