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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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Took a trip through Springfield yesterday, and Michael Willhoit was gracious enough to let me stop in and drool over the Vesuvius C2S. Pictures just don't show off how cool this color is, and the subtle details of the mirrors/door handles being grey. Amazing looking car!

You can see the better pictures from his site http://www.willhoitenterprises.com/inventory.htm

Here are a couple from yesterday:

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Thanks Michael!
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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i would rather this color over my arena red...
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Is Vesuvius color code 40W?
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Holy cow...$96,900!!!
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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I've never seen this color in person, but for me any C2S that color would have to have the split grill. That contrasting color for the mirrors, lower front grill openings(was that stock, or did just Macca do a custom diddy?), and split grill are pure sex baby!
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by David in LA
Is Vesuvius color code 40W?
L40X david
This color is one of my favorites
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Magdaddy
I've never seen this color in person,That contrasting color for the mirrors, lower front grill openings(was that stock, or did just Macca do a custom diddy?), and split grill are pure sex baby!
Joe, it's stock , steel grey...
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Damn, sweet a$$ color!
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Magdaddy
I've never seen this color in person, but for me any C2S that color would have to have the split grill. That contrasting color for the mirrors, lower front grill openings(was that stock, or did just Macca do a custom diddy?), and split grill are pure sex baby!
Agreed! I like the extended front lip of the Aerokit, but I would for sure ditch the wing and go back to the split grille - I was told the split grill would be the color of the mirrors/door handles, and that would be so sweet.

thanks to Mark Harris, my car is sporting a split grille too!
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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The steel grey split grille looks perfect since it balances the other color elements. The mirrors/door handles look a little odd on their own.
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Too much pinkish / purple in Vesuvius for me. I do like that this car has the black interior though - most I've seen here in the states have grey.
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Here's one for sale with 55k miles and it has the split grill it looks pretty clean,,,
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1997 993 C2S

Details:
Ad #: 8592
Ad Date: 8/19/2012
Year: 1997
Model: 993
Miles: 55950
Price: $55,900.00
Exterior Color: Other
Interior Color: Gray
Seller Type: Private Seller
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Body Type: Coupe
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Wheel Size: 18
Installed Options:
Air Conditioning
Alarm
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Leather Seats
Power Windows
Power Locks
Cruise Control
Description:
Limited edition Vesuvio grey metallic with classic grey leather. The 60k service has already been completed, brand new Bridgestone tires, alignment recently performed. All tools, records since new, clean title, absolutely stunning and rare color. Fabspeed supercup exhaust installed but original stock mufflers are included. The rest of the car is 100% stock.
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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thanks for posting Rudy. Too bad there aren't more photos!
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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split grills are where it is at!
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