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CARLISLE, PA – (January 4, 2009) – One lucky person will drive
off in a 1974 dark green Corvette coupe at the 2010 Barrett-Jackson Auto
Auction in Scottsdale on January 20th. But the real winner will be the
Chip Miller Charitable Foundation for amyloidosis research, as all
proceeds from the auction of this Corvette will be donated to the
Foundation.
 Chip
Miller was co-founder of Corvettes at Carlisle and Carlisle Events in
Pennsylvania. Chip was very well known and loved in the Corvette
community around the country and in March 2004, he passed away from a
little known disease called amyloidosis. The Chip Miller Charitable
Foundation (CMCF) was formed shortly thereafter to help spread awareness
of this disease and raise money for educational and research purposes.
The Foundation's goal is for earlier diagnosis to affect better
treatment outcomes. If Chip and his doctors were aware of the symptoms
of amyloidosis when they first presented, he may still be with us today.
The mission of the CMCF is to empower people with the knowledge and
understanding of amyloidosis for earlier detection, ensuring a better
quality of life for those afflicted with the disease and to help science
find the cures.
The Corvette being auctioned at no reserve at Barrett-Jackson is a
1974 Chevrolet Corvette T-top coupe, with matching numbers, powered by
the L48 350cid V8 with a 4-speed manual transmission, 65,000 original
miles, factory air conditioning, power steering and power brakes. This
Corvette is mostly original and includes owner's books and some trophies
and awards from shows this car has won. The car is lot number 414.1 and
is scheduled to roll across the block at approximately 7:00 pm Arizona
time on January 20, 2010 and will be shown on Speed TV.
This Corvette was generously donated to the CMCF by San Diego Classic
and Muscle Cars of Escondido, California. Other sponsors include
Mid-America Motorworks, Bowden’s Autobody and Customs of Escondido
California, and the C3 Vette Registry for including a 1 year membership
to the winning bidder of the car.
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