About 3 mos.

Breed: German shepherd

Birthdate: July 1996, born in northern Virginia

Coat: Black and tan

Gender: Female

Weight: 70 lbs.

Commands understood: 70+

Spayed: Yes

Performance on long trips: Excellent, except for the time she lapped up sea water before getting in the car, in which case she threw up repeatedly. Loves it when the t-tops come off. Otherwise, patient while riding until she gets the slightest hint that the car might be stopping; then she becomes very impatient. At pitstops, she heads off to the nearest stretch of grass to take care of business while I take care of pumping the gas. 

Riding in the Vette with the t-tops off

Make/Model: Chevrolet Corvette

Year: 1978, built in St. Louis, Missouri

Color: Midnight blue exterior, oyster interior

Engine: L82, 350 V-8, carbureted

Transmission: 4-speed manual

Axle ratio: 3.70:1

Suspension: Gymkhana package, with heavy-duty shocks and springs, rear anti-sway bar and thicker front stabilizer

Horsepower: In the mid-1970s, new safety and emissions regulations left Vettes relatively anemic -- factory-rated at 220, prior owner bored out the heads for a minor increase in power above that

Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds

Top speed: 132

Average mpg: 15

History: An unknown number of prior owners together wrecked it at least twice. Recent stripping and repainting revealed 13 coats of paint -- it was originally dark blue, then red, then yellow, then dark blue again.