Fred Hancock loves to talk about his vehicles. He owns a 2000 Corvette Coupe, 1989 Chevrolet Silverado truck, and 1991 Mercury Capri convertible. All three vehicles carry a piece of family history with their mileage. The Chevy belonged to Hancock's brother, Don Hancock, who passed away last year. The Mercury has been driven by both his daughters. As for the Corvette purchased in 2004 -- it's all his.
Make and model of your favorite car (full description): The 2000 Corvette Coupe, red exterior, gray and black interior, two tops (red and tinted), automatic, purchased in 2004 with only 24,000 miles that the original owner had on it and now only has 51,000 miles.
How many owners has your car(s) had: The Corvette has had two owners. I inherited the 1989 Chevy truck from my brother, who passed away last year; he was the original owner and the truck is all original with only 66,000 miles on it. The 1991 Mercury Capri convertible is also a one-owner family car as it was bought originally for my two daughters and has rotated between them and myself over the last 20 years. It currently only has 102,000 miles.
Do you compete in car shows: Yes, I have competed in a few.
What award are you are most proud of: The large trophy I won with the Corvette at the Soybean Festival at Martin, Tenn., in 2005.
Does your favorite car have its original exterior/interior: The Corvette and the Chevy truck have their original exterior and interior.
What advice would you give someone thinking of buying his first sports car: Decide on what you want and be patient to find the car of your dreams at the right price. I spent between three and four years finding the right Corvette for the money.
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