My 1967 Corvette History by John Painter

[Nik]

My 1967 Corvette History by John Painter (@jcpstrat)
March 1, 2020 is the first time this car was licensed for the road since the late ‘70’s.

The resurrection of it started in 2014 when I pulled it into the garage.

I bought this Vette in Milwaukee Wisconsin in 1971 from a car dealership when I was single and 25 years old. It had the original engine and transmission which were the main items I was interested in. I traded in a 1966 GTO for it. The Vette was listed at $2,850 and I got $1,000 for trading in my GTO. The Vette was my only car and became my daily driver. In 1972 I met a girl who I would marry in 1973. The following pic was taken while traveling on our honeymoon in Williamsburg, Virginia.

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[Nik]

Thanks @Jcpstrat for the content/article.

 

[Luke 1967]

Wow, that's a great read, fantastic background. It's only a car, but that kind of history really makes it part a big of your life and family now, and impossible to part with. Good thing you listened to your wife all those years ago!

 

[AxeZ06]

Awesome story.......beauty car!!

 

[Jcpstrat]

Thanks Luke & AxeZ06 ... I think there's probably a story with every neat car. Luke ... yes I'm glad my wife talked me out of those times when I felt it was time to let go and I also kept remembering what the previous owner had told me.

 

[12cents]

Thanks for putting that together. I enjoyed the read tonight after shift. An awesome story about a great car.

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Agree with Fred (12cents) about this being a good read John. The story was really interesting and I am sure there is much you left out.

You stuck with it and did a wonderful thing bringing this one back to life.

Enjoy your "new" 67 and take your wife out for a nice dinner!!

 

[Bixter44]

Really enjoyed the story. Beautiful car. Great job.

 

[Riley P]

Great Story! Oh man, that made me laugh with the story about honking to get your girlfriend's (wife's) attention and you had all three ladies coming over. That would have been such a site to see!

 

[Jcpstrat]

Thanks everyone ... I'm sure everyone has stories to tell. Nik was the one who asked if there was a story behind it and if it wasn't for Nik I probably would have never put something like this together.

 

[Rruuff Day]

Thanks everyone ... I'm sure everyone has stories to tell. Nik was the one who asked if there was a story behind it and if it wasn't for Nik I probably would have never put something like this together.

Speaking for all of us, We're extremely glad for the prod by Nik and to you John for taking the time to put together a great read. Enjoy that gorgeous car. You have earned it.

 

[Jcpstrat]

Thanks Rruuff Day ... it wouldn't have happened without Nik's inquiry.

Right now just about everything that isn't essential is shut down here in Kentucky due the the COVID-19 virus so here I sit with no place to go other than maybe the gas station!

 

[caddyboy]

Great writeup

 

[C7Heaven]

Great read. Great effort. Great results!