I understand that a pocket knife came with each corvette. Does anyone know where I might find one?
pocket knife with corvette 1959
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Re: pocket knife with corvette 1959
James,
Back in 1954 during the New York Autorama, the first 150 attendees were issued a white pocket knife that had some writing and a picture of a '54 Vette on one or both sides of the knife. Now my memory has been tested and I might be off on some of this information, but I do remember the promotion from previous messages. I fact, I believe in one of the national magazines, either Vette or Corvette Fever, there was a small article regarding a young man who came across one of the knives at a swap meet at one of the major shows (Bloomington, etc.,) and asked the lady selling if she was firm on the 5 she had hand written on a tag (the buyer was thinking $500.00, he was aware of the Autorama knife and was told the value was around $500.00) and she replied, "yes, I need at least $5.00 to get my money back. Needless to say, the knife was purchased on the spot. I apologize for any incorrectness in this story, but it's to the best of my failing memory. Anyway... yes James, there are old Corvette Knives out there (at least 150 of these models). Good luck in your search, I'd try the magazines or the article could have even been in the NCRS publications. Take care, Don.- Top
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Re: Corvette pocket knife
Thanks Mike I know there are knives with different years because I have a CD with the 1999 Antology and in it are pictures of several knives and I think I had read somewheres that the knives were in the glovebox of each car when purchased. I guess I will keep looking thanks.- Top
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Re: Corvette pocket knife
I agree with Geoffrey. I'm sure many aftermarket sources marketed Corvette knives, but I'm 100% certain that a pocket knife was not included in the purchase of any new Corvette....from 53 to present. Check the AIM...in the front section where they list EVERYTHING included in the glove box...the radio info, owners manual, etc. You won't find a knife listed anywhere. Hope this helps. Chuck1963 Corvette Conv. 327/360 NCRS Top Flight
2006 Corvette Conv. Velocity Yellow NCRS Top Flight
1956 Chevy Sedan. 350/4 Speed Hot Rod- Top
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I agree that they did not come in a new Corvette. I just happen to have several and have no clue where they came from originally. I do now that they were part of some Corvette junque I bought years ago.
I feel good! I think I'll cut somebody!!- Top
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