Took (97 year old) grandma for a ride in the Z06...
10-22-2018, 05:09 PM
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Took (97 year old) grandma for a ride in the Z06...
...and she loved it.
After some local cruising I got to an open road, floored it in first, spun wheels, shifted to second, floored it again, it hooked up, and let's just say I may have gone slightly over the speed limit a few seconds later. She was grinning almost as much as I was afterwards
I hope I make it to 97, and if I do, I hope I am in as good of shape (and as cool) as my grandma!
I thought you all may get a kick out of this! Cheers!
After some local cruising I got to an open road, floored it in first, spun wheels, shifted to second, floored it again, it hooked up, and let's just say I may have gone slightly over the speed limit a few seconds later. She was grinning almost as much as I was afterwards
I hope I make it to 97, and if I do, I hope I am in as good of shape (and as cool) as my grandma!
I thought you all may get a kick out of this! Cheers!
10-22-2018, 05:12 PM
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Good sport. Age is not the end of good humor. My 83 yr old wife's daily driver is a Blade Silver/Adrenaline Red/Black C7 with HRE's. The Little Ol' Lady from Pasadena is bad fast too.
10-22-2018, 06:12 PM
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Cool story and a great way to share some time with your Grandma.
10-22-2018, 06:28 PM
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Speechless...very cool.
10-22-2018, 06:38 PM
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Way to go their Sonny,Great for the Circulation Too.Made Her Yr..
10-22-2018, 06:47 PM
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She's obviously a very special person. Did you offer to let her drive?
10-22-2018, 07:39 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16,'18
I had hoped to take my 87 year old Mother for a ride in my first Corvette but she died unexpectedly 2 weeks before I took delivery. Kudos to you and your lady friend. Stay safe.
10-22-2018, 07:52 PM
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Awesome story here! Thanks for sharing
10-22-2018, 08:01 PM
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just kidding
just kidding
10-22-2018, 08:22 PM
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Awesome story
I took my 91 year old grandfather out for a drive in my Z06 several years ago. A great memory.
I took my 91 year old grandfather out for a drive in my Z06 several years ago. A great memory.
10-22-2018, 08:43 PM
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10-22-2018, 10:25 PM
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Back in 1979, the last time I saw my Grandfather was on his 90th birthday.
Took him for a ride in my brand new Corvette.
He had a big grin.
I have cherished that memory ever since.
Hope somebody takes me for a Corvette ride if I am lucky enough to get to 90!!
Took him for a ride in my brand new Corvette.
He had a big grin.
I have cherished that memory ever since.
Hope somebody takes me for a Corvette ride if I am lucky enough to get to 90!!
10-23-2018, 03:41 AM
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Your'e a good man! Old grandma's love Corvettes, especially when you really get on it. Just ask my wife. Woops! I hope she doesn't read this. 
