Papa John’s founder cruising for his old Camaro


	Papa John’s founder cruising for his old Camaro

ofcapri

5-30-2009 10:05 PM

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ofcapri says:

In 1984, Schnatter sold the car to buy used restaurant equipment and began selling pizzas out of a converted broom closet in his dad’s tavern, Mick’s Lounge.

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5-31-2009 3:33 AM

chestnut501

Hey, I'd like to have my midnight blue ' 74 Camaro back too but it's not going to happen for me and I don't think it's going to happen for papa john either.

5-31-2009 9:04 AM

BartendingBear

No VIN + 25 years = publicity stunt.

5-31-2009 11:33 AM

tanyamm

It's possible he could find it, or at least find out what finally happened to it.

5-31-2009 11:33 AM

chestnut501

How?

5-31-2009 12:21 PM

ofcapri

chestnut501-

5-31-2009 12:54 PM

disenchantedcitizen

I had a 1970 Z28, 350-cid LT1 rated at 360 hp.Traded for a 1978 Type LT Camaro with a 305. One of the biggest mistakes of my life.

Now, I'm crying all over again. Gee thanks ofcapri.

5-31-2009 12:54 PM

disenchantedcitizen

I do hope he finds his car.

5-31-2009 1:25 PM

ofcapri

chestnut501-How? Is what I want to know!

5-31-2009 1:27 PM

ofcapri

Seek- and you will find!

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