Since the first Corvette rolled off the assembly line in 1953, it has starred in TV shows, such as “Route 66,” received mention in songs (Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, Prince) and is glorified in it’s very own museum. It has become a legend as the only American sports car, with a large following of enthusiastic owners and fans.
Take the True/False Quiz to Determine Your Level of Readiness for a Vette
T/ F – Life in the fast lane is the only way to travel.
T/ F – My driver’s license has no points against it – yet.
T/ F – I can tolerate the wind in my face and the highway patrol on my rear end.
T/ F – The speed limit should be raised to 180 mph.
T/ F – Being an adult is no reason to stop playing with hot wheels.
T /F – I like the idea of having no back seat drivers.
T/ F – I like getting yelled at, whistled at, waved at and honked at.
T/F – I like it even better if I haven’t left my coffee cup on the roof.
T /F – I refuse to park where my doors might get pinged.
T/ F – I frequently practice “creative parking”.
T/ F – The roar of the motor sounds better than the radio.
T/F – Low bucket seats don’t give me leg cramps or a backache.
T/F – I love planning activities and outings that my car will enjoy.
T/F – I’m willing to measure the height of speed bumps to see if I can get over them.
T/F – I’m offended by a challenge from a Porsche.
T/F – When caught speeding, I’m willing to tell a traffic cop “It was worth it!”
T/F – I’ve bottomed out on a steep driveway without swearing out loud.
T/F – I know the meaning of 0-60 in 4.8 or I would like to learn.
T/F – I’d be willing to lose my virginity, or my fear of flying in an automobile.
T/F – Time can be measured as BC and AD (Before Corvette and After Deal)
T/F – The generation gap is smaller in a Corvette than any place else on earth.
T/F – I know the one and only answer to “How you like your Vette?”.
T/F – I love driving an ego car with a vanity license plate.
T/F – I’m experiencing a mid life crisis.
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23+ True – Mid-life crisis ready to happen. You’re speeding in the fast lane.
15-20 True – You’ve got “The Fever” – Kiss your bank account good-bye and close the generation gap before it’s too late.
5-15 True – Senility is closing in. Consider an SUV. Then get out of the way and eat our smoke.
1-5 True – Hopeless – Stick with the old clunker and affordable insurance rates. Hot cars are not your forte’.
Let me know your score. Sorry, I can’t supply a Corvette if you got them all right; however, I’m sure your local dealership will be more than happy to help you out.
©2003
I had to get a bucket to catch my drools while looking at the photo. I’m in the 15-20 zone. Always wanted one. Bank account keeps saying no. I used to date a guy with a red t-top ‘vette. I had to beg for a ride in it. I guess he didn’t want to let the peasants share the pleasure. sd
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Peasants need fun too. Red is the most popular color, but I had white, then pewter. No convertible, but both open tops.
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You want me to play without the promise of a new (okay, used) red corvette? Not even the possibility of winning one?.,)
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Life is hard in the fast lane.
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Lol…so it is.
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I scored 5-15 True — I guess I’m not ready!
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