commando1
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What happened to the Vette?
Going through my parents pictures...
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Gramps bought it solely as an investment. I believe it was just a few years before he retired that he sold it , making a small profit, to the local radio station that was doing some kind of giveaway promotion. The broke dick that won the contest couldn't even afford the taxes on his win and had to sell it. LOL. After that, no idea. It was nothing special at all, just a 76 (if I recall) basic Vette.
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commando1
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Yes. I understand truly the "just a 76" 100%
Lol, you know what I meant. As far as Vettes go, they can still be had pretty cheap.
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No. Unfortunately, I sold it to my uncle in 1978 when I was short of money and my wife was 8 months pregnant. Took him three years to pay and by then I didn't need the money anymore,,, but, the car was gone. (Faint of heart don't read any further) He mixed all the partial cans of paint in his garage together and painted it....... It turned out to be a kind of puke olive green, grey, brown..... color.... He put a set of 6 foot long horns on the hood, shag carpet and big chrome mudflaps... then traded it to some guy for a 73 or so Chevy pickup........ Last I knew, the car was on Fort Sill Oklahoma in about 1981............ Probably used for artillery practice after being abandoned on the post bu some GI. I wish every day that I had kept that car........... Lots of fond memories, right up until..............
Some of the options were 440 TNT, 323 limited slip rear, power front seats, AM/FM stereo with 8 track, electric locks, windows, tilt/tele steering wheel, dual outside mirrors.......
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polara71
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OUch!! Thats a depressing story, well told, but depressing
mdh157
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depressing is right Bryan........and of all time to read it, just after eating dinner...I hope it doesn't come back up. Let's hope someone saw what it was and saved it. And now that we are on the subject, anyone ever notice than when you mix several colors together - no matter what they are - you end up with a disgusting shade of green or brown, every freaking time? Funny, 2 tags but it has hubcaps on it.......not road wheels.
I've had some nice cars too, same thing though, my situation at the time didn't dictate me keeping them. Now I had to push for the second car I wanted----time is getting short, every month I hear of someone I know getting sick so I am going to try to enjoy life before it is my turn.
My wife saw me outside looking into the garage the other day at the cars and she said I looked 'giddy'..............all I could say was, it's abt time. I finished my answer off with a "I haven't been this happy since you said yes." That brought me some brownie points!
I've had some nice cars too, same thing though, my situation at the time didn't dictate me keeping them. Now I had to push for the second car I wanted----time is getting short, every month I hear of someone I know getting sick so I am going to try to enjoy life before it is my turn.
My wife saw me outside looking into the garage the other day at the cars and she said I looked 'giddy'..............all I could say was, it's abt time. I finished my answer off with a "I haven't been this happy since you said yes." That brought me some brownie points!
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polara71
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mdh157
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yup........for once my brain kicked in @ the right time. Of course she, like most people, doesn't understand how anyone could be so excited over what is in my garage.
polara71
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You are a car guy that lives in Carlisle ............ you GOTTA be the happiest guy on the planet, and now with TWO nice old cars
mdh157
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nice????? i'll give you that on the Polara but the GP looks like a junker
bluefury361
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polara71
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polara71
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If you still think its a junker than perhaps you AREN'T seeing the trees
mdh157
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I think Lydia will too if my demeanor changes.
Dave: Are you sure about your last comment? See pic below:
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I would have liked road wheels, but I always thought those hubcaps were pretty special though... They weigh about as much as a wheel too!!
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