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Title: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: That Nice Guy Beck! on January 20, 2009, 01:33:14 PM
(i didnt write this, who knows who did)


One of the most highly anticipated vehicles to be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson this year was the first 2010 Chevy Camaro. There are very few instant classics these days, and this is one of them. There's still a month before actual series production of the car is slated to begin, but the winning bidder claimed the right to the very first retail production car that can be ordered in any color and with any options he chooses. Last year, it took exactly one-million dollars to win the hotly contested rights to the first 2009 Corvette ZR1, and this year $350,000 claimed the first edition of the newly-revived Camaro. Just as with last year's ZR1, all proceeds from this Camaro's sale will benefit the American Heart Association, which means that anything over the car's MSRP will be tax deductible by the winning bidder.


(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x80/hksnismo350/first2010camarobj09_01.jpg)



Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: That Nice Guy Beck! on January 20, 2009, 01:34:50 PM
btw if I ever buy american car again, i would buy this.
thing is sickkkkkkk.



(http://tblankenship.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p329469576-5.jpg)
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: minnesotamonster on January 20, 2009, 01:42:06 PM
WANT! (not for 350k tho)

That car is indeed sick.
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: OverCaffeinated on January 20, 2009, 01:43:48 PM
Beautiful, and the Dodge Challenger isn't bad either.
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on January 20, 2009, 01:44:02 PM
1) that better be a stick and

2) about time they built a car I'd actually want.
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Got Duc on January 20, 2009, 01:47:40 PM
Finally.

They did a nice job on this one.
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: derby on January 20, 2009, 01:51:41 PM
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on January 20, 2009, 01:33:14 PM

(i didnt write this, who knows who did)


Jeremy Korzeniewski (http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/jeremy-korzeniewski/) for Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/17/barrett-jackson-2009-first-retail-production-2010-chevrolet-cam/)

;D
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: That Nice Guy Beck! on January 20, 2009, 02:00:50 PM
actually I may ust get one in 2011, it is very nice looking wow, excellent job
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: superjohn on January 20, 2009, 02:30:24 PM
I want a Sunoco blue one with yellow wheels.

Sort of like this one

http://www.automoblog.net/2008/11/12/camaro-gs-racecar-concept/ (http://www.automoblog.net/2008/11/12/camaro-gs-racecar-concept/)
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Got Duc on January 20, 2009, 02:36:07 PM
Quote from: superjohn on January 20, 2009, 02:30:24 PM
I want a Sunoco blue one with yellow wheels.

Sort of like this one

http://www.automoblog.net/2008/11/12/camaro-gs-racecar-concept/ (http://www.automoblog.net/2008/11/12/camaro-gs-racecar-concept/)


That is sweet!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Oldfisti on January 20, 2009, 02:41:33 PM
Looks pretty sweet       [thumbsup]
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Duck-Stew on January 20, 2009, 03:45:55 PM
Quote from: superjohn on January 20, 2009, 02:30:24 PM
I want a Sunoco blue one with yellow wheels.

Sort of like this one

http://www.automoblog.net/2008/11/12/camaro-gs-racecar-concept/ (http://www.automoblog.net/2008/11/12/camaro-gs-racecar-concept/)


WHAT?!?  No side-exit exhaust?!?  Funny though...  Add some window netting and a license plate and it could be a LOT of tickets...er...fun!

Yes, yes...finally a Camaro (other than the '67) that I would consider buying.    [thumbsup] to GM.
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: DucHead on January 20, 2009, 04:32:59 PM
Looks a little Mustang-y to me.
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Monsterlover on January 20, 2009, 09:24:33 PM
Awesome
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: vwboomer on January 20, 2009, 09:40:41 PM
I would have liked to see a non-pointy grill, but otherwise it's sweet.
Not that I'll ever buy one.
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: derby on January 20, 2009, 09:45:15 PM
Quote from: vwboomer on January 20, 2009, 09:40:41 PM
I would have liked to see a non-pointy grill, but otherwise it's sweet.
Not that I'll ever buy one.

when's the last time you saw a camaro w/o a pointy grill?
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Speeddog on January 20, 2009, 09:57:08 PM
Well, those two pics don't do a whole lot for me.  [coffee]
Gotta see it in the metal.

I didn't like the pics of the Boxster before it came out, but really liked the car. YMMV.
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Kopfjäger on January 20, 2009, 10:05:38 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/2009camaro.jpg)
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: BumpaD_Z28 on January 20, 2009, 11:48:17 PM
I'm just glad that the new Camaro is finally coming out  !!!

Camaro's are my first love, but the DUCATI monster is a close second ;)

My '67 RS, and '82 Z28
(http://ufba.org/members/bumpa/6782front.JPG)

~DaVe
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Speedbag on January 21, 2009, 04:29:12 AM
Rather have a new GT500 myself....
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Got Duc on January 21, 2009, 04:48:53 AM
any news on pricing?
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Raux on January 21, 2009, 05:52:14 AM
Quote from: BumpaD_Z28 on January 20, 2009, 11:48:17 PM

My '67 RS, and '82 Z28
(http://ufba.org/members/bumpa/6782front.JPG)

~DaVe

That 67 is on my list of dream cars. love the hideaway headlamps. It's "Lane's" car.
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: the_Journeyman on January 21, 2009, 06:01:21 AM
Quote from: vwboomer on January 20, 2009, 09:40:41 PM
I would have liked to see a non-pointy grill,

Helps deflect pedestrians to the sides rather than landing them on the windshield  ;D

JM
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Duck-Stew on January 21, 2009, 06:25:25 AM
Quote from: BumpaD_Z28 on January 20, 2009, 11:48:17 PM
I'm just glad that the new Camaro is finally coming out  !!!

Camaro's are my first love, but the DUCATI monster is a close second ;)

My '67 RS, and '82 Z28
(http://ufba.org/members/bumpa/6782front.JPG)

~DaVe

I'll take the one on the left please...
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: vwboomer on January 21, 2009, 09:22:47 AM
Quote from: derby on January 20, 2009, 09:45:15 PM
when's the last time you saw a camaro w/o a pointy grill?

Just seems a little too pointy. That being said my favorite gen bar none is the 2nd. About 11 years ago a coworker almost sold me his 72 Z28  for 4500 until his wife talked him out of it. In that time a grand total of maybe 500 miles has been put on, and it wasn't in the greatest shape back then. And now I'll never be able to afford one  :'(
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: optiato on January 21, 2009, 09:34:51 AM
I want a new Firebird.  :|

<3 my Trans-Am
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: bluemoco on January 21, 2009, 01:42:06 PM
I was at the Barrett auction when that Camaro came across the block.  It was pretty exciting!  We were standing about 50 ft away from the block, but we weren't bidding.  $350k is a little heavy for my car budget these days...  [laugh]

The new Camaros look great in person.  At the Chevy corporate display near the Westworld entrance, they had a red one that was built for SEMA.  It was powered by a 7.0L engine mated to a 6-speed manual -- the engine is a crate engine available from GM Performance.   No word on production availability for that powertrain, but.... [evil]  [thumbsup]

The convertible version of the Camaro will look terrific.  That's (tentatively) due for production about 1 year after the coupe is introduced.   [beer]
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: minnesotamonster on January 21, 2009, 01:44:49 PM
Why you would want to ruin a car by getting a convertible, I have no idea  ???
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Ash on January 21, 2009, 03:07:58 PM
Quote from: kopfjager on January 20, 2009, 10:05:38 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/2009camaro.jpg)

i don't see no brake calipers
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Autostrada Pilot on January 21, 2009, 03:14:32 PM
Good eye!  I missed it.
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Ash on January 21, 2009, 03:27:16 PM
Quote from: Autostrada Pilot on January 21, 2009, 03:14:32 PM
Good eye!  I missed it.

that's the original concept car.  clearly a phochop.
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: derby on January 21, 2009, 04:39:22 PM
Quote from: Colonel Angus on January 21, 2009, 01:44:49 PM
Why you would want to ruin a car by getting a convertible, I have no idea  ???

well, you're in minnesota. move someplace where it's sunny 95% of the year and it makes a lot more sense.
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Ash on January 21, 2009, 05:22:57 PM
zing
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: minnesotamonster on January 21, 2009, 06:33:56 PM
Quote from: derby on January 21, 2009, 04:39:22 PM
well, you're in minnesota. move someplace where it's sunny 95% of the year and it makes a lot more sense.


[laugh]

you may have a point there.
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Kopfjäger on January 21, 2009, 10:18:42 PM
Quote from: Ash on January 21, 2009, 03:27:16 PM
that's the original concept car.  clearly a phochop.

So they phochopped it from two different angles?

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/BumbleBee09CamaroConcept.jpg)
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: vwboomer on January 21, 2009, 10:29:00 PM
I can't think of one single car that looks as good as a convertible as it does a hard top. To my eye it ruins the lines of the car.
Targas are ok.
Who wants a convertible when ya got a bike?  [moto]
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Ash on January 22, 2009, 09:07:35 AM
Quote from: kopfjager on January 21, 2009, 10:18:42 PM
So they phochopped it from two different angles?

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/BumbleBee09CamaroConcept.jpg)

werd.

so what happened to the calipers?
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Got Duc on January 22, 2009, 09:11:24 AM
New braking system released for this car

Centrifical Rotor System or CRS suprised you guys missed it in the blogs....
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: Ash on January 22, 2009, 09:15:07 AM
lol
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: lauramonster on January 22, 2009, 11:11:13 AM
we were channel surfing when we caught this getting auctioned off.  Nascar guy bought it.  Wasn't it Ray Evernham??
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: BumpaD_Z28 on January 22, 2009, 11:32:31 AM
I think the yellow car with the missing brake calipers is actually the movie car from "TRANSFORMERS" ....

Since it is a movie car and was used VERY early in the life of the new camaro, it probably did not have brakes, just a "roller"

Here is another shot of the other side from the movie production:
(http://www.michiganclassics.com/TransformersCamaro/7-transformers-2007-camaro.jpg)

~DaVe
Title: Re: first camaro goes for over $350,000 (i didnt write this)
Post by: bluemoco on January 22, 2009, 11:34:45 AM
Quote from: lauramonster on January 22, 2009, 11:11:13 AM
we were channel surfing when we caught this getting auctioned off.  Nascar guy bought it.  Wasn't it Ray Evernham??

Evernham is a Chrysler guy.  I think the buyer was Rick Hendrick.