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Old 04-26-2013, 02:02 PM
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We had been hunting the inventories of the larger Corvette dealers for a 427 car with no success and were finally going to order a C7 when we stumbled on this car just about in our backyard with a deal we couldn't pass up.

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Old 04-26-2013, 02:12 PM
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Very nice!

My wife almost had a 427. Until I decided I liked it more than my M3 and gave her my M3 and kept the 427 for myself. It's all good though, as we have always shared cars between each other and since we both like performance cars and she is quite good with - and actually prefers - manual transmissions, everyone is happy.

So now the important question, do you get to drive the wife's ride?
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BEAUTIFUL CAR!!! congrats
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Very Nice!!! Love the color.
Maybe it's just the angle of the photo but it looks like the steering wheel is turned but the front wheels are straight?
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Originally Posted by NotVincent
Very nice!

My wife almost had a 427. Until I decided I liked it more than my M3 and gave her my M3 and kept the 427 for myself. It's all good though, as we have always shared cars between each other and since we both like performance cars and she is quite good with - and actually prefers - manual transmissions, everyone is happy.

So now the important question, do you get to drive the wife's ride?
Yes!! It's funny though, she will not drive my '66...says I make her nervous
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Old 04-26-2013, 02:26 PM
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Very Nice!!! Love the color.
Maybe it's just the angle of the photo but it looks like the steering wheel is turned but the front wheels are straight?
Front wheels are angled a bit so yes, the steering wheel is turned.
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Old 04-26-2013, 02:29 PM
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Yes!! It's funny though, she will not drive my '66...says I make her nervous
Ha ha ha! I know that routine VERY well!
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Shes a beaut!!!!
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Awesome!
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BEAUTIFUL CAR!!! congrats
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Very nice! You won't regret the choice of the 427 Vert. over the C7.
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Very nice! You won't regret the choice of the 427 Vert. over the C7.
That is my belief also!
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Very nice looking. Congrats to the wife

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Based on your avatar you've got some pair there!
Congrats...
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Dont mind me asking, but what was that deal you couldnt pass up.....
i got a 1sb 427, black, two tone int, battery protect, heritage pkg,red calipers, and with rebates etc came in at 71 and some change.
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Great choice! Women love the CRM with chrome wheels!
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It is a beauty.
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That is one hot corvette. Just beautiful.....!!
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BEAUTIFUL CAR!!! congrats
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