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The Chev dealer across the street has this in stock. 1980 Camara Z28, one owner, with only 50,000km on it. 350 with a 4spd manual. I dig it.

Fun fact, the Challenger/Charger/300 platform was designed around Mercedes components from the mid-90s. Yup, even the mighty Hellcat and Demon are based on a mid-90s sedan. I've been saying this for a while, that new cars are porky. As I said above, it's why I sold my Challenger. My thoughts to make it better? Remove the bulky plush seats and replace with a lightweight Recaro style bucket, simplify the rear seat too, ditch the massive stereo, make AC optional, no sunroof, thinner glass and sound deadening, replace some body panels with composites or aluminum, lighter weight wheels, no foglights, no power windows/mirrors/locks, no alarm, no remote start, no cruise. I think it would be fairly simple to shave 500lb of weight out of that car. Do all of that, keep the SRT drivetrain and suspension, and I'd buy one again. It worked for Porsche with the GT3.

So this is somewhat local to me. What I find especially odd is that this is based on a Ram 1500 SLT. And they didn't really do anything to dress it up. Despite all the work, it still has the base 17" factory alloys, the base grille without chrome inserts, unpainted black tow mirrors, unpainted door handles. I find in odd that they didn't change up the grille and add goofy chrome wheels.

The Porsche 997 came out in 2004 as a 2005 model. It was made until 2012 with a few tweaks along the way. The diecast you posted seems to be the 997.1 version, which was 2005 to 2008. The Carrera S is the widebody version of the car. Fender flares and red brake calipers differentiate it from the standard Carrera. There were of course variations with different front bumpers; the Turbo and GT3 being two of them.

For the most part, you're right. For example, base, zipper trucks are not popular. I move a few through work, but almost everyone adds things until they have a nice mid-level truck. The majority of the population would not accept a car that didn't have power windows or locks, or didn't have bluetooth. However, I think there is definitely a part fo the population that are so price conscious, they would take a stripped car if it meant asaving a few grand. And there are enthusiasts that would take a stripped car for the performance increase. DOne right, I think there is a nostalgic factor that would make some of the older generation buy. You'd get those guys that remember how awesome their muscle car was; big engine, hubcaps, no frills. Now if Chev introdcued a Camaro like that. They may get fed up and sell it when they realized what they bought, but I think it would sell reasonably well initially.

Yes you can. Two cars. I want a daily driver that has my tech. And I want a simple, fun car, without tech. One of the reasons I sold my Challenger was becasue although it was great, it wasn't exactly a fun car to take on the track. Needs a few hundred pounds of stuff removed, plus all the things I never used in the car. WOuld have greatly improved the experience. Conversely, we just finished a roadtrip of about 3000km, and my Tahoe was perfect. AC, stereo, sunroof, nav, great headlights, rear camera, streaming bluetooth audio for me and wifey, wifi and dvd for the kiddies. Perfect for long distance cruising. You can totally have both.

That's awesome. The weathering is spot on. As you say, used, but not abused. Taking pics outside really helps with the realism. Lighting and background. Excellent.

That is some most excellent work!

I love that it isn't red! Paintwork looks fantastic.

Looking good!

I'm sensing a theme with your builds! I think this is the third Skyline you've posted? And they're all great! Need to see a family shot of the garage!

There's a few things I miss. First, style. There are a lot of new cars I really like. But then I think about something. If you think about something iconic, say the 5-6-7 Chev Belair. Or a 60 Impala. You have cars with style and design. They're desirable, people want them. They want them stock, they want them modded. It's all the same, people want them. Despite that fact that when new, they were just a family car. They weren't special when they were new. Think that kind of thing will happen with a current Impala? Or a Ford Fusion? Or a new Dodge Charger? I highly doubt it. They might be good cars, but they aren't desirable. Second, simplicity. Don't get me wrong, I'm not some anti-technology Luddite. I love tech. I love my bluetooth, I won't buy a vehicle without heated seats and a remote starter, and I get disappointed if it doesn't have cooled seats. I need a big stereo, and I need the best headlights available. Despite all that, I miss the availability of simple vehicles. I remember growing up, my dad would only buy simple cars; partially because he was cheap, partially because he just doesn't like all that foo foo stuff. I don't think they'd be huge sellers, but imagine how awesome that would be if Dodge introduced a Challenger with no AC, no power windows, mirrors, touch screens, no big stereo, no LEDs, no fancy heavy 20" wheels. No heavy power seated seats, less sound deadening, less plastic trim under the hood. Big engine, manual transmission, crank windows. I'd love it. Third, and most importantly for me; the manual transmission. I HATE automatic transmissions in cars. In trucks? Whatever. But I hate that you can't buy many cars with three pedals. It's been almost 10 years since you could buy a Ferrari or a Lambo with a manual. And Porsche have eliminated the manual on certain models. That all seems blasphemous to me. Yes, I know that they are faster, but they aren't as much fun. And that's the point of those cars. It bugs me that unless you go with a BMW or VW, you really can't get a manual transmsission. And if you can find a manual (like a Mazda 6) it's a zipper with the tiniest engine available. Give me a manual and a few options.

Holy geeze. Lolz Aaaaaaand I'm dumb. Okay. Roughly 8cm. That's not horrible. Still, combined with a hurricane...

I grew around 60s and 70s pop & rock, so probably got a little more exposure to this stuff that others. The Monkess always fascinated me even though I was never a huge fan. Fabricated for tv, became real, had Jimi Hendrix open for them, etc. Pretty neat story. So this means I have to come up with some lyrcis now right? Okay, putting the thinking cap on...

Going to be hard to have a proper memorial thread for John McCain while keeping politics completely out of it. So guys, I suggest we try to keep it about John himself and the things he did, and not make comparisons or comments about the political state in general. Sound good?

The hint did it. The Monkees - You Just May Be The One.

Is it weird that I'm most interested in the VW Westfalia parked next to that Impala? lolz The yellow Chev wagon is pretty awesome too!

Agreed, John.

I see these around here all the time. Not sure I'd want to travel in that though!

There is something satisfying about doing these restorations. I'm doing a Monogram Superbird right now I originally built in 1988. Watching!

It's raining, and there was a car show I wanted to attend today. Bleh.

Well, we're the complete opposite. lolz I love DRI and SOD. I still listen to Thrash Zone by DRI on a regular basis. That was one of my go-to bands back in high school. And SOD, being a side project of Anthrax, who were the reason I got into guitar in the first place, were a no brainer for me to get in to. I'm actually impressed though that you are aware of those two bands. In the whole scheme of things, they're kind of obscure. The Stooges? MC5? Now we're talking my kind of "oldies" bands! lolz

I can picture it. It's from the 60s. Be The One? Something like that. Can't think of the band name.

All of you. Seriously? There's a friendly way to do things and an unfriendly way do to things. Guess what this thread is full of? *rolls eyes*

That turned out great. Reminds me of my old Jeep XJ Sport.