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htron50 · 01-15-2012, 09:58 PM

This sure sounds like the 60's all over again. Keep in mind, the "hay day" of the muscle car era lasted only 3-4 years (1967-1970) before it fell victim to regulation, world politics and the oil embargoes. While the "current platform" of "affordable" production car muscle has been simmering for a year or so, it seems it will come to a BOIL in the next two years. The 2012 Camaro ZL1 will certainly be amongst the "top of the heap" as far as true street able production race cars is concerned. Exotic almost. Extinction could be close as well. Soon we should see the Mighty Z of fame. If history does indeed repeat itself, IRAN blocks the Straights of Hormuz etc, or whatever, you could be witnessing the HEIGHT of "this era"... Just saying. I can see another couple years of development, but then a retracement to more practical ways. It has been 43-45 years since we've seen this type AUTO MENU being served up to us as consumers. That means, ONCE IN A LIFETIME. Chrysler? Chevy? Ford? It doesn't really matter - when the game is over, you will be fortunate to have been a talent scout, a coach, a team owner, a player, or just a spectator. It's a great time for some of us who are getting a little long in the tooth to be here. Like Old Jedi says, being able to have one of these in your own garage, and be able to just look at it in person, crank it up and listen to the idle, AT 3 AM nonetheless, is priceless. To those of you who really aren't sure what this means in historical terms, check it out. For those of you who are not healthy enough to care or enjoy it, we understand. But whatever happens, the next two years or so will likely represent a peak in development for awhile. Just a while... but maybe for an entire next generation.

01-15-2012, 09:58 PM	#12
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	Are you feeling lucky? This sure sounds like the 60's all over again. Keep in mind, the "hay day" of the muscle car era lasted only 3-4 years (1967-1970) before it fell victim to regulation, world politics and the oil embargoes. While the "current platform" of "affordable" production car muscle has been simmering for a year or so, it seems it will come to a BOIL in the next two years. The 2012 Camaro ZL1 will certainly be amongst the "top of the heap" as far as true street able production race cars is concerned. Exotic almost. Extinction could be close as well. Soon we should see the Mighty Z of fame. If history does indeed repeat itself, IRAN blocks the Straights of Hormuz etc, or whatever, you could be witnessing the HEIGHT of "this era"... Just saying. I can see another couple years of development, but then a retracement to more practical ways. It has been 43-45 years since we've seen this type AUTO MENU being served up to us as consumers. That means, ONCE IN A LIFETIME. Chrysler? Chevy? Ford? It doesn't really matter - when the game is over, you will be fortunate to have been a talent scout, a coach, a team owner, a player, or just a spectator. It's a great time for some of us who are getting a little long in the tooth to be here. Like Old Jedi says, being able to have one of these in your own garage, and be able to just look at it in person, crank it up and listen to the idle, AT 3 AM nonetheless, is priceless. To those of you who really aren't sure what this means in historical terms, check it out. For those of you who are not healthy enough to care or enjoy it, we understand. But whatever happens, the next two years or so will likely represent a peak in development for awhile. Just a while... but maybe for an entire next generation.