Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 Forum - View Single Post

RetRat · 04-08-2019, 10:18 PM

Sorry for the long post.

My name is Jeff. Just bought my new 2019 2SS. Loving the car so far.
A little history about me.
My mom bought a wrecked 1968 RS Camaro in 1972. Don't know what the extent of the damages were, but she had it repaired. As I got older, I became more interested in her car. She didn't drive it much at that point. Before I could drive, I would go out and start up the car, rev the engine(loved the glass pac sound), and I would detail the interior.

I turned 16 in 1991. My mom gave me the 68 for my first car. The car was in rough shape. I took the car to shop class in High School. The shop teacher helped me rebuild the engine and get it road worthy.

Had a child when I was 19. I ended up having to sell my car. One of the saddest days of my life. Told myself I would get another 68 some day.

Fast Forward to today. I found out about 2 months ago, I have stage 4 Rectal Cancer. My wife and I agreed that I needed a new ride. She is an awesome woman! She gave me the option of getting another 68 or a new Camaro. I test drove the new Camaro, and all I could say was, where do I sign the paperwork. I love technology and that would have been something I would not of been happy with if I bought the 68.

Anyhow, that is my story. Haven't quit smiling since my purchase.
Live life like there is no tomorrow. You don't know what hand you will get dealt.

04-08-2019, 10:18 PM	#1
RetRat Drives: 2019 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 11	New Member from Oregon Sorry for the long post. My name is Jeff. Just bought my new 2019 2SS. Loving the car so far. A little history about me. My mom bought a wrecked 1968 RS Camaro in 1972. Don't know what the extent of the damages were, but she had it repaired. As I got older, I became more interested in her car. She didn't drive it much at that point. Before I could drive, I would go out and start up the car, rev the engine(loved the glass pac sound), and I would detail the interior. I turned 16 in 1991. My mom gave me the 68 for my first car. The car was in rough shape. I took the car to shop class in High School. The shop teacher helped me rebuild the engine and get it road worthy. Had a child when I was 19. I ended up having to sell my car. One of the saddest days of my life. Told myself I would get another 68 some day. Fast Forward to today. I found out about 2 months ago, I have stage 4 Rectal Cancer. My wife and I agreed that I needed a new ride. She is an awesome woman! She gave me the option of getting another 68 or a new Camaro. I test drove the new Camaro, and all I could say was, where do I sign the paperwork. I love technology and that would have been something I would not of been happy with if I bought the 68. Anyhow, that is my story. Haven't quit smiling since my purchase. Live life like there is no tomorrow. You don't know what hand you will get dealt.