Camino LS6

X-frame? Sounds like a Healey! :AH-HA_wink:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/77-El-Camin...A1%7C240%3A1318

You'd have to be colorblind...

Congrats! I hope it treats you well.

The same.

I would jump at the chance!

I don't think we function effectively as a nation when we are not doing great things. We tend to sabotage and tear one another down when we lose our superlatives. I see space exploration as an essential item. And I'm glad to see such a positive reaction to the pics.

What did you find?

:useless:

I don't think that's gonna help, DF.

*bump*

Thinking back, I have a small correction to my story. Before the Citation, there was a Chevette, and I think that was the one stuck in the Jersey sand, not the Saab. But all of the cars were donated by local dealers for use in the school's program. That may have stopped by now, I'm not sure.

Ed Welburn's response: Mr. Welburn writes: Dear Mr. Sindell - While your blog post was an open letter to Fritz Henderson, I personally felt compelled to respond to you directly. As global vice president of GM Design, I have the pleasure of leading one of the most diverse industrial design organizations in the world. Across the globe, over a thousand talented GM designers and sculptors are bringing the heart and soul of GM to life. I have the pleasure of participating, developing and approving every product our passionate design team creates. Since taking on this role, my team and I have taken immeasurable strides to bring manufacturing, engineering and design together on a global scale. We no longer work in silos, we work together. We have cut down barriers, removed obstacles and have returned to the essence which made GM great - Design. Great design surrounds us. Harley Earl invented the modern design studios of the 20th century. Eero Saarinen designed our Technical Center, where I am privileged to work. Great design is a part of our DNA; for every misstep through the years like the Aztek, I’ll point to a Camaro, a Malibu or a CTS - cars that were created in a cutting edge 21st century environment. I mention three recent examples of well-received GM designs and wonder openly if perhaps you have experienced them, especially their interiors. I challenge you to visit a GM dealer and sit in the Chevrolet Malibu or Camaro, Cadillac CTS or SRX, or the Buick LaCrosse before you question our commitment to design and quality. It is obvious design elicits an emotional response in all of us. It is rational and irrational at the same time. The hallmark of good design is sublime yet overt in its detail, beauty and craftsmanship. We at GM are artists, innovators and problem solvers and are passionate about our work. Above all, we are listeners. I cannot tell you how many research events, nontraditional focus groups, and dialogs with potential customers, we at Design conduct, much less the entirety of GM to understand what customers want, what they like from competitive vehicles, what they dislike - all in the name of exceeding expectations. Regarding your taking exception to our wearing suits . . . at Design, I manage a diverse team and I don’t care what my people wear. What I do care about are creative results and their style of dress has nothing to do with delivering great design. I want them to be comfortable. I believe, like many customers, that style and design count in everything. Done well, it makes people feel great. And style and elegance is what we design into each car and truck GM produces. And as for quantifying my colleagues as old white men, I can only point you to my opinion , that diversity is not only represented in skin color or gender; it is diversity of thoughts, ideas, experiences and opinions of our people, that matters and makes us strong. Our job today is to recapture, reconnect broadly with consumers, and help them feel good about GM vehicles again. It will be difficult, but not impossible, and our designers have the best chance of rebuilding that confidence. My team is designing some of the best vehicles ever, in studios right here in Michigan and across the globe - designs that inspire me and the customers we’ve met with - keep your eye on us. Ultimately, you and your readers will judge for yourselves. To that end, I’d like to invite you to reacquaint yourself with our award-winning cars and trucks. I would be happy to take you, Mr. Sindell, on a personal tour of GM Design Headquarters in Warren, MI. I implore you to see what we’re working on; and then let folks know what you think. In the interim, the GM design staff will do its part to ensure that design stays in the asset column. Kindest regards,
Ed Welburn
Global VP, GM Design

Lots of that going around. I'm stnding in the middle of a crossroads with about 8 directions as options and no clue which way to go.

\ Amen.

Glad you like them. I think this is exactly the sort of thing we need to be doing as a nation. We need our fronteirs, challenges, and hope for tomorrow.

That guy didn't read the proposal. His comments are way off from the reality of it.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/05/h...ing_missio.html

I would not have killed the B-bodies until a superior replacement (Holden V) was ready and the capability of building them here was also ready. Meantime, I would have expanded the model range by two bodystyles. A full-on vert 2-door and an El Camino. Tahoe production would have been at another plant. Two smaller RWD architectures would have been pushed into development (alpha/Zeta). Sigma would have been folded into zeta. No Saab, No Hummer, No Fiat Saturn would have been for sale. Olds would live on the knife edge The F-body would still die in 2002 unless the CAW and Canadian govt. gave sufficient concessions so that a more versatile, small, RWD platform could be built there. Single-product plants were not an option. They never should have been. Negotiate for an end of exclusive rights to any model name at any plant - ever. That's just a start. Badge - engineering would end. Brand inappropriate products would end. Dealer consolidation would begin in earnest A concentration on maximising bodystyles for a given platform would be the rule. GM would cover every segment, but not with every brand. For example, only Chevy would have a minivan. GMC would be distanced from Chevy Truck in a meaningful way. The Escalade would not have happened. A strong push for premium - level , high style, small cars (both FWD and RWD) would be a priority. Alpha-numerics would be banned.

Lots of great stuff in here. Many ideas are ones I would have implemented as well.

As soon as I possibly can....

A dark blue 2010 Camaro RS/SS pulled into a lot behind me just this morning. The car had not even been dealer-prepped yet. Drew a crowd instantly. The salesman had ordered it for himself and drove it to the Wawa straight from the truck. The sad part is that the dealership is one of those set to close. The guy was wondering out loud if he could afford the car now.

I think you might like this: http://apps.facebook.com/lyricsdomain/arti...ng/the_pinnacle

I'm sure that will impress all three loonies that would give him that status... He's nothing but a common criminal, a murderer. If we treat him as such, we've done the right thing.

He might make it to trial, but an execution likley won't be necessary. Maybe the senile old bigot will do us all a favor and not recover from his wounds.