Look what I found hiding in IRAQ - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BattleScarredSoldier · 02-15-2015, 04:25 AM

I spend a lot of time on the streets of a few different Middle Eastern and African cities. I've seen a couple dozen Camaro's in the UAE, mainly Dubai. One in Turkey, and a couple in Jordan. But the country I most frequently see them on the road second to UAE is definitely Iraq! Usually I am too busy when we are a security detail to stop and take a picture, but today I while doing a site survey I passed by this Camaro and had to stop and get a picture. Not a ZL1, but as a ZL1 owner just thought you all would enjoy knowing Camaro's are driven hard all over. If I get a chance to take pics of any other Camaro's in interesting places, without giving away operational security, I will.

hotlap · 02-15-2015, 06:18 AM

Thank you for sharing. I never would have thought there are Camaros there.

Thank you also for serving!

BattleScarredSoldier · 02-15-2015, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by hotlapZL1

Thank you for sharing. I never would have thought there are Camaros there.

Thank you also for serving!

You see a lot of Tahoe, Suburban, and small vehicles mainly found in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. But sometimes, very rarely, I spot a Camaro! Makes me a little jealous, wish I was in mine, but still cool to see. And you're very welcome, my honor.

Emvici · 02-15-2015, 07:26 AM

that Camaro looks so out-of-place. sad , but it doesn't seem to make sense to try to own anything nice in a place that is so destroyed. It probably wont be long before that car is trashed along with everything else.

BattleScarredSoldier · 02-15-2015, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Emvici

that Camaro looks so out-of-place. sad , but it doesn't seem to make sense to try to own anything nice in a place that is so destroyed. It probably wont be long before that car is trashed along with everything else.

The environment and driving conditions in this country are HARSH! There are no traffic rules except drive on the right side of the street. There are car dealerships, but maintenance shops are make shift hole in the walls that do hodge podge repairs. Looks like this Camaro had a Kuwait license plate, but they arent much better there either. Odd thing is, I consistently see 20 year old Chevy trucks, Suburbans, etc out here, rusted out and falling apart but still being driven!

Garrett Custom · 02-15-2015, 07:43 AM

When I was there in 2012, I saw a couple 3rd gen camaros. One has a big block and does insane burn outs.

Camarodriver2 · 02-15-2015, 07:54 AM

Good thing it's sporting the low-vis wheels. Helps deter the RPGs. :-)

BattleScarredSoldier · 02-15-2015, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Camarodriver2

Good thing it's sporting the low-vis wheels. Helps deter the RPGs. :-)

LOL, can't blame the owner for not wanting it to stand out too much!!

SamHouseIII · 02-15-2015, 08:22 AM

That's pretty cool, thanks for sharing and BE SAFE!!

oldfriend · 02-15-2015, 08:27 AM

Nice to see an American symbol in places around the world , specially in places like that , where one would think , no way , I bett that's the first thing that came to mind when you first saw it
Stay safe and thanks for doing the job you do

MLAZ1990 · 02-15-2015, 11:14 AM

Nice orange!

EOD_Tech Infidel · 02-15-2015, 12:43 PM

cool pics! I saw a pretty bad ass Supra there in '10. kind of surreal.

BRAVO 2SS · 02-15-2015, 01:12 PM

Nice pic! Thank you for your service! God Bless You!

Ryanbabz71 · 02-15-2015, 01:19 PM

They definitely aren't trying to blend in

Ryan

02-15-2015, 04:25 AM	#1
BattleScarredSoldier Drives: 14 Camaro ZL1, 87 Grand National Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 131	Look what I found hiding in IRAQ I spend a lot of time on the streets of a few different Middle Eastern and African cities. I've seen a couple dozen Camaro's in the UAE, mainly Dubai. One in Turkey, and a couple in Jordan. But the country I most frequently see them on the road second to UAE is definitely Iraq! Usually I am too busy when we are a security detail to stop and take a picture, but today I while doing a site survey I passed by this Camaro and had to stop and get a picture. Not a ZL1, but as a ZL1 owner just thought you all would enjoy knowing Camaro's are driven hard all over. If I get a chance to take pics of any other Camaro's in interesting places, without giving away operational security, I will. Attached Images __________________ Vengeance Racing + Cat and Muffler Delete > Viagra

02-15-2015, 06:18 AM	#2
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,632	Thank you for sharing. I never would have thought there are Camaros there. Thank you also for serving! __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan -

02-15-2015, 07:43 AM	#6
Garrett Custom Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1, 2000 Silverado LT Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 160	When I was there in 2012, I saw a couple 3rd gen camaros. One has a big block and does insane burn outs. __________________ v/r Roger 2012 ZL-1 #1076 2016 Explorer XLT (wife's) 2002 Ducati ST4S 2000 Silverado LT 1995 Triumph Daytona 1200

02-15-2015, 07:54 AM	#7
Camarodriver2 Drives: FOR SALE! Bumblebee 1 of 1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Geneva IL Posts: 530 View My Garage	Good thing it's sporting the low-vis wheels. Helps deter the RPGs. :-) __________________ My 1 of 1 Bumblebee: Paint=House of Kolor Sunrise. Shaved door handles and concept handles added. Shark fin removed, concept mirrors, Showstoppers concept LED side marker lights. Wiper blades removed, muffler delete, and Range AFM disable. BMR springs lowered 1" rear and 1.4" front and added Eibach wheel spacers - 20mm rear and 25mm front.

02-15-2015, 08:22 AM	#9
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	That's pretty cool, thanks for sharing and BE SAFE!! __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

02-15-2015, 07:26 AM	#4
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	that Camaro looks so out-of-place. sad , but it doesn't seem to make sense to try to own anything nice in a place that is so destroyed. It probably wont be long before that car is trashed along with everything else.

02-15-2015, 08:27 AM	#10
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Nice to see an American symbol in places around the world , specially in places like that , where one would think , no way , I bett that's the first thing that came to mind when you first saw it Stay safe and thanks for doing the job you do

02-15-2015, 11:14 AM	#11
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Nice orange! __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

02-15-2015, 12:43 PM	#12
EOD_Tech Infidel Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 116	cool pics! I saw a pretty bad ass Supra there in '10. kind of surreal.

02-15-2015, 01:12 PM	#13
BRAVO 2SS Aim Small...Miss Small Drives: 2018 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 866	Nice pic! Thank you for your service! God Bless You! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS

02-15-2015, 01:19 PM	#14
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	They definitely aren't trying to blend in Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680