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Old 06-04-2025, 10:22 AM
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He would be 106 today.
Ironically, my Corvette has the same birthday as FG.
I wonder if he ever thought his business plan would influence so many people?
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One would think the ZL-1 mess dampened his enthusiasm. Not a bit!

This is from a letter to John De Lorean February 20, 1970.
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One would think the ZL-1 mess dampened his enthusiasm. Not a bit!

This is from a letter to John De Lorean February 20, 1970.
How cool would that have been!
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This is from a letter to John De Lorean February 20, 1970.
Amazing information. Thanks for sharing. Fred & John were pioneers...
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