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100 Years Counting By Nicolas Bates From 1966 to 1969, Chevrolet produced what would become one of the most coveted collector cars ever: The Corvette 427 Convertible. Now, 60 years later, and for a short time (until the new C7 Corvette is released), Chevrolet will be manufacturing the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition, which Chevrolet is calling the “the fastest and most capable convertible in Corvette’s history.” From its exterior to its monstrosity of a motor, this ‘Vette doesn’t look like it will give anyone a chance to be a “let down.” Just to give you an idea of how the 427 Convertible is being deemed “the fastest and most capable convertible in Corvette’s history,” it must be made known that this Corvette will share design elements with Z06 and ZR1 ‘Vettes! Perhaps the most important shared

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