Calling all former Camaro/Firebird drivers
Le Mans Master
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From: Saraland Alabama
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
My wife bought a new 67 Camaro in June 1967 when she graduated from college. It costs $2960.00 and was a 327 with a four speed. We kept it 10 years and put 89,000 miles on it. It was still in excellent condition when we sold it for $1000.00. That was a good price for it as most 67's were selling for $500-600.00 at that time.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Waldorf Maryland
89 Merc Cougar 4 spd 289
89 Harley Electra Glide
94- Harley Road King
96 Pont Trans Am 6 spd 350 w/mods
98 Ford F150 Extended Cab
99 Harley Ultra Classic
02 Harley Ultra Classic (Wrecked Dec 03 Ins. Totaled)
04 Harley Ultra Classic
04 Chev Torch Red Vette vert
89 Harley Electra Glide
94- Harley Road King
96 Pont Trans Am 6 spd 350 w/mods
98 Ford F150 Extended Cab
99 Harley Ultra Classic
02 Harley Ultra Classic (Wrecked Dec 03 Ins. Totaled)
04 Harley Ultra Classic
04 Chev Torch Red Vette vert
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Team Owner
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From: The Beautiful Pacific Northwest
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09, '14-'15-'16-'17-'18
Originally Posted by tommyn
Something like this?
TommyN
TommyN
Great photo and thanks for bringing back the memories!
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Oshawa Ontario
Originally Posted by smooth1
Owned a beautiful '99 Z28 vert. This year traded it for an even more beautiful '04 mag red vert. And I've come to the following conclusion: In the heart of every Camaro driver there is a secret desire to own a Corvette. 
You may be right on that one!
I've had 2 Camaros of my own, and my Dad has owned quite a few too.
1) 1981 Z28, 383 stroker, TH350, 3.42's.....it was quick
. I miss it
.*pics*
2) 2002 Z28, (current car), see sig for details
.3) 1973 Camaro, "Dad's car".....built 355.....it's pretty quick too
.*pics*
I really love my Camaros, but I've always had a thing for C5's ever since they came out. I'm seriously starting to look at upgrading my '02 Z28 for a C5 (coupe, or preferrably a Z06
). I've had the Z28 since brand new, in June of 2002, so I think it's time I get something new!
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Conway AR
I had 7 camaros and firebirds of various makes befor I got my 04 vert. I still have a modified 1980 Trans Am in to the garage though. Upgraded it to a healthy 400 onstead of the anemic 301. Been enjoying the vette so much, I may decide to part with the TA to make some space in the garage.... Wish I could just add one of the gream garages I have seen posted in this forum........
Race Director
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From: Houston TX
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11
Two Camaros and loved them at the time...
1975 LT which I believe was top of the line, silver with burgundy demure, plaid cloth interior---I loved that car!
1979 and do not remember the model, but do recall that the Berlinetta replaced the LT and I didnt have that one--that car was a silvery blue color with blue interior.
1975 LT which I believe was top of the line, silver with burgundy demure, plaid cloth interior---I loved that car!
1979 and do not remember the model, but do recall that the Berlinetta replaced the LT and I didnt have that one--that car was a silvery blue color with blue interior.
Instructor
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From: Westfield IN
Had an '88 Firebird Formula 350 purchased new in '88 ... Called it my poor mans Corvette... Then I got my '86 Vette in '93 ..... Followed by my '96 Vette in '97 ... and my '98 Vette that I just got this year. Love my C5!!!
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Olympia WA
1971 Z28 Clone, 2nd car and one of my all-time favorites!
1978 Trans Am 6.6 with built motor, my favorite all-time!
Also owned a 1977 Firebird gutless ugly POS that I dumped 'cuz the tranny was toast, but I try not to think of that.
1978 Trans Am 6.6 with built motor, my favorite all-time!
Also owned a 1977 Firebird gutless ugly POS that I dumped 'cuz the tranny was toast, but I try not to think of that.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Ventura, California President - GOCC
I bought a new '92 Z28 Heritage Edition 25th Anniversary polo green with black rally stripes. Moved to Colorado that same year and had to sell it. Didn't do well in the snow. I was bummed. Only put 13K miles on it. Wish I still had it now.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '21
I have owned a Mustang Gt also a 1987 Grand National that was stolen right after it was paid for. Then I purchased a 1993 Z28 A4 didn't like the automatic so a year later I purchased a 1994 Z28 6speed. I decided to purchase my Vet to keep. I was going to keep the Grand National but you know what happened.
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From: alameda CA
my dad was ready to buy me a new 82' corvette back in '82, for my 16th b-day. however, my choice was to "pump" the smallbock in my '72 camaro (pops was original owner). when i first drove a c-5 in 99', i bought a zz4 and put a cam in it in quest for more power.
until one day....my wife saw me admiring a black c-5 driving down the highway and told me "you should be in one of those or a porsche". the rest is history....i bought a c-5 earlier this year and could not get anything but a vette again!
czar
until one day....my wife saw me admiring a black c-5 driving down the highway and told me "you should be in one of those or a porsche". the rest is history....i bought a c-5 earlier this year and could not get anything but a vette again!
czar