10 years ago today....
01-14-2013, 09:35 PM
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10 years ago today....
My C5 rolled off the Bowling Green assembly line. I've owned it since September 4, 2009 and have enjoyed every moment - still get a huge 
every time I get behind the wheel. So, happy birthday to my electron blue coupe - and looking forward to many more years together. 
Here's a few pics.
When I first got the car:
On the drive home after picking up the car in NJ, I made a detour to the National Corvette Museum for the Labor Day celebration. Dana Forrester, who designed the graphics package for the Milestone Edition cars, was there as a vendor and I was able to snap this picture of him with my fuel rail cover that he had signed when the car was new.
The car has gone through a lot of changes over the years (seems like I can always find something to spend my money on
).
Here's how it looked with a set of new wheels that I ran for a little while.
Fast forward to today. While I am still doing a few mods over the winter, here's what the car looked like before I put it in hibernation until spring.
Got to give GM credit - they sure did it right with the C5.
every time I get behind the wheel. So, happy birthday to my electron blue coupe - and looking forward to many more years together. Here's a few pics.
When I first got the car:
On the drive home after picking up the car in NJ, I made a detour to the National Corvette Museum for the Labor Day celebration. Dana Forrester, who designed the graphics package for the Milestone Edition cars, was there as a vendor and I was able to snap this picture of him with my fuel rail cover that he had signed when the car was new.
The car has gone through a lot of changes over the years (seems like I can always find something to spend my money on
). Here's how it looked with a set of new wheels that I ran for a little while.
Fast forward to today. While I am still doing a few mods over the winter, here's what the car looked like before I put it in hibernation until spring.
Got to give GM credit - they sure did it right with the C5.
01-14-2013, 10:25 PM
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WOW !
My AE will be 10 tomorrow (1/15)
I got mine on the 18th of January 2003, and I too was at the 50th Celebration in Bowling Green and Nashville. The wife and I had a great time with all the activities and sights. We talk about it fondly and often.
Ten years and still my face HURTS from all the SMILES
My AE will be 10 tomorrow (1/15)
I got mine on the 18th of January 2003, and I too was at the 50th Celebration in Bowling Green and Nashville. The wife and I had a great time with all the activities and sights. We talk about it fondly and often.
Ten years and still my face HURTS from all the SMILES
01-14-2013, 10:26 PM
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Very nice ride. I think Electron blue is the best color, hands down. Gorgeous interior and engine compartment. And I like your side graphics too! Very unique. 
01-14-2013, 10:34 PM
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Yes, they are the Lloyds. Got them from Chip at CCA a couple of years ago. 
01-15-2013, 07:01 AM
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Is there somewhere else to find out the build date? The one I'm getting may have a build sheet - I'm not sure yet. I don't want to fork out 45 to Corette Museum if I can avoid it.
I've looked at various sites but the vin of mine isn't listed....
104723 is the number. I can probably find it when I get the car - was just curious given this thread.
I've looked at various sites but the vin of mine isn't listed....
104723 is the number. I can probably find it when I get the car - was just curious given this thread.
Your mods are a good touch!
01-15-2013, 08:00 AM
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Nice ride!
