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Originally Posted by Bulos
67 and being involved in the arts money was ALWAYS an issue. I am a jazz trumpeter. composer and college professor as of having obtained my BA and MA at the age of 62 or so. I put as much time and energy in what I do as would have taken to get 3 advanced degrees and compared to trying to perfect my art getting an MA was child's play so judging someone by the money they make is not an accurate barometer as far as I can see. My older brother always had great rides including a 66 427 burgundy 427 4spd roadster back in the 60's. I always loved great cars but 50 buck gigs and stints on the road never would allow it financially. He passed recently and he always knew of my love for performance cars whenever we were together he would toss me the keys to his latest ride and let me drive. His last 2 were Infinity sports coupes. A few weeks before his death I started receiving Car & Driver in the mail he had subscribed me and every issue was about the new Vette (7) I think he was trying to prime me for through his kindness I can afford to own one now of course it will be Crystal red metallic being the closest to his old 427 color.
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How very loving and nice of your brother!
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Originally Posted by zimm888
28. Loved the look of this car so much I just needed to have it, major car fiend here. I live in the city so was able to rent my basement out which pays for the car note! Had to justify the cost, felt so irresponsible but as many have said you only live once and you must enjoy it!
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That's very responsible, actually!
The "yolo" people who annoy me are those who have to worry about "Is there any way I can manage paying another $50/month", and their answer is YOLO!
I've had vettes all but a few years since I was 21. That was in 1981, and I was one of the younger vette club members. I've had them so long now, I'm in the middle aged crowd. LOL