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Old 09-01-2018, 08:43 PM
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My first Vette got it a week ago as a present from my wife I’m 47 and wanted one since I was 8
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Nice present! Welcome to the asylum...
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What's the cars history? Was it ever used as a pace car? Is it pretty rare?
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Old 09-01-2018, 09:58 PM
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Looking into all that as far as I can find out it’s just a replica
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Very nice car. And one heck of a present.
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My first Vette got it a week ago as a present from my wife I’m 47 and wanted one since I was 8
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Old 09-02-2018, 09:36 AM
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Welcome, and enjoy your new ride!

You see to flip your aviator it's upside down.
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Wow! Really like the effects of the sun on your car!
Great photo of a great present!
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Old 09-02-2018, 11:02 AM
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Yep, she's a keeper, your vette & your wife! Good luck & remember to wave!
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Old 09-02-2018, 11:26 AM
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What a beautiful car! Lucky you, enjoy!
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Looks like the previous owner(s) took really good care of it.

Doesn’t look like it was parked outside it whole life.
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Old 09-02-2018, 02:33 PM
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Thank you to all I plan to make it a project car it’s not perfect but she is mine.
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