I've discovered that it is dangerous to wander into Paradise Chevrolet in Temecula, California -- you might walk out with a new mid-engine C8 Corvette. That's exactly what happened to Mike Eddy back in June 2023. Some of you will remember that story!
History has repeated itself -- and here's the story.
I met Professor John Elder shortly after I started working at Scripps Research in 2008. Upon discovering that we each had C1 Corvettes we became fast friends. In his youth John had a 1961 Corvette, and later a 1959. Years later he bought another 1961 Corvette and has owned it for 42 years. Here is a photo of John and me in 2009 at the Scripps campus on June 30th -- "National Drive Your Corvette to Work Day".
As Chevrolet has released newer versions of Corvettes, John has wondered if he should upgrade his ride. But he has tricked out his C1 so much that it is a wonderful "driver". Here is a story that describes all the great things that he has done to "Ol' Whitey".
John Elder's Tricked out 61 Vette
When we put our 2018 Z06/Z07 on Bring-A-Trailer, John bid on the car in the early rounds, but he stepped back as the bidding got intense. A few times since then he has lamented at not buying that car.
John is a member of the North Coast Corvette Club. At every monthly meeting someone shows up with a new C8, which manifests itself in text messages from John having a debate with himself. "Should I sell the C1 and buy a C8?".
John's daughter, Veronica, lives in Menifee, not far from Temecula. On March 14th John wandered into Paradise Chevrolet and a Riptide Blue Coupe caught his eye. The car was very well optioned and was even on sale with a Costco discount. So he bought it!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm not sure I've ever seen John more happy -- and the best part of this story -- I think John will keep the C1 giving him the best of both world's!
Congratulations, John!
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