Hello from Indianapolis (‘06 Convertible)
Feb 20, 2023 | 06:36 PM
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From: Indianapolis
Hello from Indianapolis (‘06 Convertible)
Quick backstory: my grandpa lived in Las Vegas and bought a 2006 silver convertible in the early 2010s. I’d go visit him and we’d share a lot of fun memories with the car. Early last year he passed away and he passed the car down to me. I transported it back to Indiana and tucked her away for the winter.
I’ve been a passionate Corvette fan for most of my life, but now get the experience of owning one and interacting with the community. I am excited to take care of the car in my grandpas memory, and also do some updates to make it feel a bit more like my own. It’s going to be a very fun first spring/summer with her.
Oh and she has 17k miles!!
Sylvi in her natural habit out in Vegas last year.
Sylvi in the Midwest last week (missing the west)
Feb 20, 2023 | 06:50 PM
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Congrats and welcome! Very nice looking car and sorry for the passing of your grandfather.
Feb 20, 2023 | 07:28 PM
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A sharp looking set of wheels with great memories. Sorry for your loss and welcome to the forum!
Feb 20, 2023 | 08:26 PM
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Feb 20, 2023 | 09:58 PM
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Fine looking car your grandfather, and now you, have. Welcome to the forum and enjoy the site.
Feb 20, 2023 | 11:36 PM
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Welcome from another new 2006 Vert owner. We just got ours on Saturday. It’s Le Mans Blue and has a few more miles…36k
Feb 21, 2023 | 06:09 AM
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Feb 21, 2023 | 08:26 AM
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Feb 21, 2023 | 09:10 AM
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Make Grandpa proud!
Welcome aboard!!
Feb 21, 2023 | 12:28 PM
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Sorry for your loss, but cool your keeping the memories rolling along
Feb 21, 2023 | 01:27 PM
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Feb 21, 2023 | 07:56 PM
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Condolences on the passing of your grandfather, but great that he knew you were the right one to pass the car on to.
Enjoy your ride and save the wave!
Feb 21, 2023 | 08:07 PM
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Cool story. Enjoy the car in memory of your grandfather. Top down memories are the best.
Feb 22, 2023 | 08:53 PM
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Welcome! I’m in the Indy area as well. Looking forward to warmer days soon!
Feb 23, 2023 | 03:55 PM
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Feb 23, 2023 | 11:39 PM
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Congrats and welcome aboard from East Tennessee.
Feb 27, 2023 | 04:39 AM
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Welcome and congrats for your Vette! Your grandpa had good taste, Silver color with convertible is very stylish
Enjoy the car in memory of him
Mar 8, 2023 | 09:36 PM
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Sweet 'vert and nice pics.
Mar 9, 2023 | 05:25 AM
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Hello, welcome to join our big family. I wish you a pleasant stay here