My Story

Hi,

I have a 77 coupe, Corvette Orange. The car was originally purchased by my wife in July of 77. It was driven for a few years, but then with our family starting, we parked it in the barn. About 6 years later (I know...) I took it out of the barn, but it had no brakes, Back to the barn 'for a while'. Work got in the way, and in 2022 my wife passed away from cancer. So I took title to it and in June of 2003 I put a new battery in it and it started! Yes, it had 'vintage' gas in it, but it did wake up. I had a local garage handle getting the car back on the road. I had a regular plate on it, so I now need the yearly state inspection, to make sure little items didn't crop up and leave me stranded or worse. To date {Feb. 2026), the exterior is 100% original, as is the interior. I have 19,544 miles on it, which are also original to the car. The shop gave me 5 pages of the work performed, and yes, I had a new gas tank installed, which I now run it on zero % ethanol. The engine is the L48 with the 3 speed automatic, the gymkhana suspension, AM/FM stereo radio, and the light package. I'm trying to keep it as original as I can. It runs very well, handles like it's on a rail, and I take to a few shows each year. In about 3-4 weeks (after the snow is gone), I'll bring it out of the garage for a good detailing. I may be in my mid 70's, but if I'm on the right roads, I'm still a spirited driver! A picture will be coming.

We'll be looking forward to photos!

In the meantime, enjoy the spring and summer!