A Touching Love Story

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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible

For over 40 years, this man never gave up on re-finding the love of his life - his stolen car!

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1077567_man-recovers-stolen-austin-healey-42-years-later

I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!

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I sure hope they went to visit the people who sold it to the dealership.

Nice story!

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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette Coupe Corvette Light Blue Midnight Blue interior Mirrored Glass T-tops

I HAVE a 67 Austin Healy 3000 Mark III sitting at my moms house (since 93!) awiting restoration. Maybe one day! I wish mine looked as good as his!

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Vette(s): 1979 L-82, 3 spd auto, car was originally Lt. Beige currently painted Sportsman Red, Doeskin leather interior, 103,000 miles......

You're not gonna paint light blue when you restore it are ya????

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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible

Jaws79 said: I HAVE a 67 Austin Healy 3000 Mark III sitting at my moms house (since 93!) awiting restoration. Maybe one day! I wish mine looked as good as his!

Barry

I saw this story on ABC News first. They showed pictures and the car did not look as nice as the picture in the article.

I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!

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