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Old 04-26-2013, 12:24 PM
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According to NCRS my 68 vette was originally delivered to De Anza Chevrolet in Riverside CA. This would be a very addition to my car, except that I have a NC license plate on it. Bidding starts at $98, which is not bad for a rare piece that appears to be in excellent condition.


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Pay $98 to advertise for someone? No thank you
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Very cool indeed. I am always on the lookout for memorabilia to Washburn Chevrolet where my '69 was delivered. I also receive my shipping report from Mr. Sinor for my '75 soon, and will be interested to see what I can find for that car.

$98 is steep for a license plate holder though, sheesh.
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Hi PRNDL,
It's one of those things that is hard to pass-up!
If you buy it there will be another on e-bay next week for $5.
If you don't buy it you'll never see another at any price.
I'd have to have it!
Regards,
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Hi PRNDL,
It's one of those things that is hard to pass-up!
If you buy it there will be another on e-bay next week for $5.
If you don't buy it you'll never see another at any price.
I'd have to have it!
Regards,
Alan
isn't that the truth, lol. i would still want to have it regardless of where my car was currently registered. i tried to get anything i could on the dealership that my 78 pace car was delivered to, but alas, i came to find out it was long gone. would have been nice to have some current connection to the past.
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi PRNDL,
It's one of those things that is hard to pass-up!
If you buy it there will be another on e-bay next week for $5.
If you don't buy it you'll never see another at any price.
I'd have to have it!
Regards,
Alan
I agree, even though it wasn't the original one from the car it is still part of the cars history, I'd have to close my eyes and bid on it... (oh, then I'd be sure not to tell the wife how much it cost ).
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi PRNDL,
It's one of those things that is hard to pass-up!
If you buy it there will be another on e-bay next week for $5.
If you don't buy it you'll never see another at any price.
I'd have to have it!
Regards,
Alan
Yes, it's like hanging on to some old part for years that just collects dust. As soon as you to get rid of it, whatever it is, you will need it!
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It depends on the item's availablity. If the dealership is still around and these frames are still available elsewhere, I'd be patient.

However, if the place is defunct and this is actually a vintage rare item from the place your car was originally sold from, Id pay whatever it cost. Seriously.

Advertising for someone else? Not from the same state? Thats nuts... I'd buy the thing a heartbeat. Way cool.
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De Anza Chevy was a Dealer in Riverside California in the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. When they constructed the Riverside Auto Center, in the 60's, De Anza Chevy relocated from Downtown Riverside to their new location in the Auto Center. It appears that in 97, that the Dealer changed to Singh Chevrolet.

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I'm with you and that's a cool frame.
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi PRNDL,
It's one of those things that is hard to pass-up!
If you buy it there will be another on e-bay next week for $5.
If you don't buy it you'll never see another at any price.
I'd have to have it!
Regards,
Alan
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That's kinda cool. I'm with vettebuyer, but only if you have an NCRS ride and you care about that stuff.

Like celebrity, its all relative. Everyone has their own opinion. I personally would never buy a license plate frame for $98....unless it has a Duntov autograph.
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi PRNDL,
It's one of those things that is hard to pass-up!
If you buy it there will be another on e-bay next week for $5.
If you don't buy it you'll never see another at any price.
I'd have to have it!
Regards,
Alan


Ain't that the truth!!!!!!!!!!!
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It's $100 what the heck, I wish that was the most I ever spent because I thought it was cool to have it. Also, when buying things for these darn cars $100 is on the low end of ths scale. Not much you CAN buy that isn't that much or way more.
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No bids yet! Its calling you!
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I think it's so cool that I am tempted to buy it for you!

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No bids yet! Its calling you!
it would be a cool piece,

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My car was bought new at Harry Mann Chevrolet in L.A. Those frames go for $400 or more. I would be happy to pay $100 for one but no way are they worth $400-$500

If I was you I would buy it.
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Mark, I'm going to buy it and put it on my car so you have to see it at cars and coffee every month!
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Post a wanted ad on Craigslist and Ebay and you might get one cheap. Maybe check the local wreckers? Or cough up the hundred and forget about it...


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