Camino LS6

Thanks! I remember the sedan deliveries still running around when I was very small. They were already quite old, but I loved them instantly. Finding even one these days is almost unheard of. And the '59 is flat out the coolest of them all.

I love the story on this one (and the pics). Hard to imagine that it was tucked away like that since 1969.

Believe it or not, when it comes to 1959, I'd rather have the sedan delivery. Now you know my secret shame. :AH-HA_wink:

22,246 in 1959 I have no numbers for 1960

Lust!

I really can't believe that, as a nation, we can be so stupid as to not see the logic of making these loans right the F now!

Quite a bit of honest wisdom in this thread. That is something to find hope in! On the negative side, let's not forget how merger-happy we have been for the last few decades. Only the used -car-salesmen of Wall street have benefited from that debacle. A Wal-mart America is a doomed America.

The way we treat teachers and run schools in this country is abyssmal.

Axoid is the exact reason why GM must build Alpha! The time is right for such a car. I love the Zetas, and the CTS is impressive, and the Cobalt's abilities at its price point are flat out stunning - but Axoid is right. None of those are suitable for his intent. It is a hole that GM must fill ASAP, and not just in Caddy trim. The natural home for Alpha is Pontiac!

Makes all of the talk of GMNA emulating GME as a successful model look a bit absurd, doesn't it?

QFT!

You made the right choice when you put your confidence in General Motors, and we appreciate your past support. I want to assure you that we are making our best vehicles ever, and we have exciting plans for the future. But we need your help now. Simply put, we need you to join us to let Congress know that a bridge loan to help U.S. automakers also helps strengthen the U.S. economy and preserve millions of American jobs. Despite what you may be hearing, we are not asking Congress for a bailout but rather a loan that will be repaid. The U.S. economy is at a crossroads due to the worldwide credit crisis, and all Americans are feeling the effects of the worst economic downturn in 75 years. Despite our successful efforts to restructure, reduce costs and enhance liquidity, U.S. auto sales rely on access to credit, which is all but frozen through traditional channels. The consequences of the domestic auto industry collapsing would far exceed the $25 billion loan needed to bridge the current crisis. According to a recent study by the Center for Automotive Research: • One in 10 American jobs depends on U.S. automakers • Nearly 3 million jobs are at immediate risk • U.S. personal income could be reduced by $150 billion • The tax revenue lost over 3 years would be more than $156 billion Discussions are now underway in Washington, D.C., concerning loans to support U.S. carmakers. I am asking for your support in this vital effort by contacting your state representatives. Please take a few minutes to go to www.gmfactsandfiction.com, where we have made it easy for you to contact your U.S. senators and representatives. Just click on the "I'm a Concerned American" link under the "Mobilize Now" section, and enter your name and ZIP code to send a personalized e-mail stating your support for the U.S. automotive industry. Let me assure you that General Motors has made dramatic improvements over the last 10 years. In fact, we are leading the industry with award-winning vehicles like the Chevrolet Malibu, Cadillac CTS, Buick Enclave, Pontiac G8, GMC Acadia, Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, Saturn AURA and more. We offer 18 models with an EPA estimated 30 MPG highway or better — more than Toyota or Honda. GM has 6 hybrids in market and 3 more by mid-2009. GM has closed the quality gap with the imports, and today we are putting our best quality vehicles on the road. Please share this information with friends and family using the link on the site. Thank you for helping keep our economy viable. Sincerely, Troy Clarke

If you think the forums are full of argument now...

The plot thickens.

Insulting and composed entirely of assumption and opinion. Worthless piece.

Attaching these increased CAFE rules is ill-timed pandering in my view, it distracts from the immediacy of the crisis at hand. Such side debates should be reserved for another day. The manufacturers know that they need to operate with fuel efficiency as a guiding principle, they don't require goading to aim them in that direction. Let's keep them alive so that they can deliver what the senator is demanding. First things first.

Yes, a huge factor right there. When you have to live with your car over a much longer period of time, I think the domestics stand to fare quite well.

I'm thinking that this should be preserved as is.

That sort of crap makes me feel violent.

Buy it PCS, I'll help you clean her up.

Agreed. I once saw a photo of a collection of dealer promo models and one of them was that car! I never found out anything else about it. The only reason I've ever seen for there being no '61-'63 Caminos was that GM said that the chassis was somehow "not suitable". Lame and unconvincing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RARE-1953-K...1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1954-Corvet...1QQcmdZViewItem

I await the response.