My friend bought his '56 in 1958. Told me a fun tale...1962, he & his bride driving the Nevada desert on their way to a gullwing group convention. Challenged by a pair of young guys in a new 'Vette. No speed limit in Nevada then. Lee just tucked in behind the 'Vette & followed, hauling butt across the Nevada desert. After 10-15 miles of running flat out, the 'Vette blew it's engine.
Lee stopped..."Gosh guys, can I help? I have a set of metric tools..."
He did send a tow truck back for them...
