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PaulC · #**136** 11-23-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by strelnik

I feel hurt.

Today is my 60th birthday and AARP still has never sent me anything, much less a coupon for a Corvette.

I did buy a VW Thing last week for 8.00, though, does that count?
Yes, a real one, not a model. It needs a battery, better tires and a door.
There are bargains around here if you know where to look.

I remember when the Thing was introduced in the US. IIRC, the price was about $2,700 and it was available in just three colors, which I think were orange, white and yellow. It had lower gearing than the Beetle, and coupled with a pretty daunting aero signature, was good for about 70 mph. It was a pretty cool vehicle at the time.

panZZer · #**137** 11-24-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by panZZer

Anyone wanting a 53-4 could just get a 51-4 chevy frame -they are the same. And bolt on a repop body from LoneStar Classics--but they have probably succomed to the crash and no longer around

http://www.lonestarclassics.com/lsc-kit-cars-replicas/lone-star-classics-route-66-roadster-kit-car.cfm

iwrock · #**138** 11-24-2010, 01:56 PM

Theres a track day at Laguna Seca this coming weekend...

I wonder if any Corvettes are going to be running....

panZZer · #**139** 11-24-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by iwrock

Theres a track day at Laguna Seca this coming weekend...

I wonder if any Corvettes are going to be running....

You izuh lucky dude to have the auto culture everywhere around you out there--I want to visit the old truck museum on Woodland. last time i was out there i drove my first MB up hwy1 to bug Sur and turned inland at carmel vally-and saved carmel /monterrey -and all Nor Cal for the next trip.