Camino LS6

Yeah, I think so. But it has a pair of somewhat major issues. I'm going to do some research before I pull the trigger.

A flat-out gorgeous '57 Bel Air out for a cruise - all white and stock appearance outside, but with some very fat rear tires tucked in underneath. It sounded great. A freshly steel-wooled Delorean parked in a lot on my way to look at the Blazer. I also caught a glimpse of a '53ish Chevy Sedan Delivery hiding behind a run down building, a diamond in the rough. And a 68ish 442/Hurst Olds cruising the highway. Finally, a pristine '76 Vette with 32k original miles stashed in a shed. Anmazing what you can see when you go to look at an old Blazer. :AH-HA_wink:

Not a done deal yet (this thing has some problems that need immediate attention). But I am in "want" mode at this point.

Here it is:

I don't do cities...

Nothing is sweet about that. But the Solstice Targa in your sig defines sweet!

Thanks Roger, I'll post the details and pics if it goes as planned this evening.

The Lottery is a nasty bit of psychology. I experinced it in film form in a junior high school psych course. I certainly quieted the crowd.

Not quite yet. Finally got a return call today, and will see the beast tomorrow evening.

I wouldn't bet much money on electric cars being quite so common as you suggest by 2020, dfelt. They will certainly be increasingly common by then, but not dominate.

It's not the weight, it's the size. I just like a car slightly bigger than Camaro as a rule.

Actually Hyper, we agree for the most part - our argument is mostly a matter of degree. V8s will always be around and the Camaro will have one available as long as the Camaro itself exists. The same goes for the Corvette and the trucks. The automakers have been battling CAFE and emissions standards for many decades now, and they will do what they must to meet the new standards. Yes, V8 performance cars will be limited in volume (they are already) but they are still essential to properly marketing performance in this country.

As Balthazar says, modded cars are a tiny percentage vs. overall sales. I think that you are giving way too much creedence to import performance being the wave of the future. The fact is that performance crosses all segments and configurations these days. And, as they have done for most of their history), GM is producing the most powerful entries in many segments. Witness the Cobalt SS. That however, does not obviate the demand for RWD or V8 power. Many stuck with high winding 4s or 6s would have a V8 performance car if they could. I will agree with you that the V6 is critical to Camaro's success- now and in the future. But GM has really upped the ante with the 5th gen V6 car - it is quite simply the first serious V6 Camaro ever built. All previous gen V6s were mere posers. This v6 is a serious performance car, not an afterthought. Right now is exactly the worst time to bail on RWD and V8s. It is time to apply them carefully and well, but they are the (sometimes secret) passion of American performance indentity and desire. Such cars must be done well to carry forward a valid identity for the domestics when it comes to performance. The "lesser" entries in FWD and RWD form with V6 and 4 - banger power must not only be equally good in their segments as their V8 brethren, they must also distill that very heritage down to their own corner of the playground. They must be seen as distinctively American performers if they hope for any traction in the market. That alone is reason enough for the domestics to keep their "traditional" performance entries, not only around, but excellent.

I'm in "show me" mode where GM is concerned at this point. If they build something I like (it would have to be a Chevy now), I'll give it a fair shake. Currently, they have nothing for me. As far as C&G is concerned, I still care but I just can't be part of the staff right now.

Adapted to my thought process. :AH-HA_wink:

It's looking great! I'd really like to see this car in person some day.

The dork never answered his phone today, so I guess that's that.

Nah, I want a musclecar not a ponycar.

Nah, I like the Challenger more.

I should definitely rent one for a day.

'nother delay. Either I get to see it tomorrow, or I'm going to forget about it.

Hmmm... A Ute based on that car would send me over the edge!

And I thank you for it!

It remains the best option out there. What a hot pic!

Never say never, you still know where they are. A pair of cool cars with great potential - I'm glad they are still garaged.