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11-20-2011, 11:37 PM
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St. Jude Donor '05
Bought my first, a 73 somwhere in my 20s.
What a letdown that car was.
Sold it 6 mos later just so I wouldnt have to hassle with it only drive it a handful of times
What a letdown that car was.
Sold it 6 mos later just so I wouldnt have to hassle with it only drive it a handful of times
11-21-2011, 11:03 AM
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All of y'alls posts are very intresting, as this is only my second thread and im still a novice in Corvettes, so im trying to learn some things from the cool people here at CF 
11-21-2011, 11:10 AM
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Race Director
It runs in my family as well. My dad bought his first one at 23, it was a1985. I went to a auction with my dad and he bought a '92 like it was no big deal. I said to myself "I've got to start saving." I have been saving since 2008. So I bought my '93, my first one, I'll be 17 in Decmber.
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11-21-2011, 12:50 PM
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Drifting
I'm holding it down for the young guys...bought mine at 23 a year ago and havn't looked back 
11-21-2011, 02:58 PM
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Purchased my 1974 in 1974 --- age 26
Purchased my 1981 in 1981 --- age 33
Purchased my 1987 in 1987 --- age 39 --- 24 years ago --- OMG, where has the time gone? Oh, and I still have the '87
Purchased my 1981 in 1981 --- age 33
Purchased my 1987 in 1987 --- age 39 --- 24 years ago --- OMG, where has the time gone? Oh, and I still have the '87
11-21-2011, 05:08 PM
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Bought my first one in 1974. A 68 silver coupe with a 327/300 horse. I traded a Datsun 240Z even up for it. I purchased my 11th one (94 convetible) about four months ago. Have had 68, 78 Pace, 63 Split, 65 conv, 65 conv, 66 conv, 93 conv, 95 coupe, 95 coupe, 98 coupe, and now a 94 conv. I love the C4s. I have also had nine 55 chevys, various GTOs, Chevelles, one 69 SS Camaro conv and a couple of street rods. I turn 62 on Christmas Eve. It has been a lifetime of car fever and a wonderful hobbie. I hope it will be the same for those that are purchasing when they are in their twenties. For all you young guys, you dont know what you missed when you missed the car culture of the 60s and 70s.
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11-21-2011, 05:23 PM
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Just bought her in May at 47. First love was my Goldwing in 87, then my rock-crawling Jeep (still have) and now my 96 C4. Don't regret not getting one sooner, but I sure love this car now and having a blast. Got tired of wrenching, now enjoy polishing...slowing down I guess...
11-21-2011, 05:24 PM
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My my you have went through basically a showroom selection of cars, older vehicles are great i have an 89 Stepside 4x4 chevy single cab my dads truck i got when he passed i wouldnt give it up for the world
11-21-2011, 05:58 PM
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Melting Slicks
age 30.
Learned alot about Vettes from my first purchase. Some thing the hard way.
Learned alot about Vettes from my first purchase. Some thing the hard way.
11-21-2011, 06:34 PM
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Melting Slicks
I was 41, got it a few weeks before my 42dn b-day. I'm 43 now and wish I'd been in a position to get one 20 years ago, but back then I'd have been to tempted to see how far down the loud pedal goes.
In those lean years I made due with a couple of 3rd gen Camaros, a 77 pimp-mobile (Grand Prix SJ...Orange metalflake, white vinyl seats, white landau top, 403V8) a couple of old school (air cooled) VW Bugs, and a 5.0 Mustang.
In those lean years I made due with a couple of 3rd gen Camaros, a 77 pimp-mobile (Grand Prix SJ...Orange metalflake, white vinyl seats, white landau top, 403V8) a couple of old school (air cooled) VW Bugs, and a 5.0 Mustang.
11-21-2011, 06:39 PM
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Safety Car
Bought mine in 09 at 21, now going on 24 in December. The Corvette fever bit me when I was about 12, in love with the car ever since. I had high expectations when I bought my 93. It has met them all and then some, I continue to be impressed by the capabilities of my Corvette, and all Corvettes for that matter.
This thread needs some pics:
This thread needs some pics:
